Infrastructure Project Manager – Utilities (Soweto)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave and sick leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead civil infrastructure projects in Soweto, Gauteng. You will oversee water, energy, and sanitation initiatives from planning through to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, may have Pr Eng or PMP, and brings 6+ years of utilities project management experience with budgets up to R20 million. Travel within Gauteng is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is advantageous.
• A minimum of 6 years of project management experience in utilities infrastructure (water, sanitation, energy).
• Experience managing projects with budgets up to R20 million.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction methodologies, and infrastructure development.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work with diverse community stakeholders and travel within Soweto and Gauteng.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of utilities and infrastructure projects from planning to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resources.
• Oversee project budgets and ensure cost-effective execution and controls.
• Lead engineers, contractors, and municipal liaison officers.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks with mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA and environmental legislation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and suppliers.
• Manage procurement for materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor progress against milestones and KPIs and report to senior management.
• Drive project efficiency and timely delivery of high-quality infrastructure.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead civil infrastructure projects in Soweto, Gauteng. You will oversee water, energy, and sanitation initiatives from planning through to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree, may have Pr Eng or PMP, and brings 6+ years of utilities project management experience with budgets up to R20 million. Travel within Gauteng is expected.