Energy Infrastructure Project Leader - Hybrid, Vehicle/Allowance

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical & dental insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Energy Project Manager for Centurion, Gauteng. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of major energy infrastructure projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets to ensure on-time outcomes.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in project management within the energy sector, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. A hybrid work model is offered along with competitive benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or related field.
• Master's degree or PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in project management, preferably in energy/infrastructure.
• Proven track record managing large-scale capital projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and PM tools.
• Excellent leadership, budgeting, procurement, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of energy infrastructure projects (power plants, transmission lines, substations).
• Develop comprehensive project plans with defined scope, objectives, deliverables, resources and timelines.
• Manage budgets and track expenditures to meet financial objectives.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Oversee procurement processes: vendor selection and contract negotiation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions to meet milestones.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Risk mgmt

Vendor negotiation

PM tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Energy sector knowledge

Team management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's or PMP desirable

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Energy Project Manager for Centurion, Gauteng. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of major energy infrastructure projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets to ensure on-time outcomes.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in project management within the energy sector, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. A hybrid work model is offered along with competitive benefits and career growth.