High Voltage Project Leader – South Africa

Hitachi, Ltd.; Midvaal Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in South Africa seeks a seasoned Project Manager to drive the successful execution of High Voltage orders booked in the region. You will oversee from order entry through project commissioning, aligning with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

You will monitor KPIs, manage frame contracts with utilities, lead cross-functional teams, and build strong customer relationships while delivering on time, on budget, and to specification.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with strong technical background.
• Experience in High Voltage industry with project management in South Africa.
• Project execution in EPC context is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence stakeholders in project interests.
• Ability to deliver under time, cost, and quality constraints.
• SAP or ERP platform knowledge is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality in deliverables.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
• Analytical mindset with risk identification and mitigation.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful execution of High Voltage orders booked in South Africa.
• Monitor and achieve KPIs including Revenue, Cash Flow, Inventory, On-time Delivery, Customer Satisfaction.
• Manage Frame Contract with utilities customers and ensure on-time completion of projects.
• Ensure execution activities comply with Hitachi Energy policies, contracts, quality standards, HSE requirements, and schedule commitments.
• Build strong relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction through timely delivery.
• Conduct project reviews with factory management and project managers to ensure contract fulfilment.
• Identify risks, negotiate, and resolve escalated issues raised by customers.
• Ensure projects follow internal standards and are closed per contracts.
• Coordinate customer requests related to execution or additional requests leading to potential sales.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and guidelines.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Hitachi Energy in South Africa seeks a seasoned Project Manager to drive the successful execution of High Voltage orders booked in the region. You will oversee from order entry through project commissioning, aligning with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

You will monitor KPIs, manage frame contracts with utilities, lead cross-functional teams, and build strong customer relationships while delivering on time, on budget, and to specification.