Junior Project Manager – Water & Wastewater

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of water treatment solutions is seeking a Junior Project Manager for hybrid work in Pretoria. The role involves coordinating projects from client handover to installation and commissioning across various sectors. Ideal candidates should have 2–7 years of experience in water/wastewater or EPC projects, with a background in engineering or project management. This opportunity focuses on project planning, communication, and management, offering a salary of R40,000 – R50,000 per month based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of relevant experience in the water/wastewater or EPC project area.
• Understanding of technical drawings (e.g., P&IDs, GA drawings).
• Experience in mechanical, civil, and electrical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project scheduling and development of execution plans.
• Act as a link between design and engineering teams.
• Assist with vendor communication and order tracking.
• Coordinate with internal teams for in-house fabrication.
• Support site installation processes and commissioning.
• Monitor progress against budget and timeline.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Technical Management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Monday.com

ClickUp

Job description

Job Specification: Junior Project Manager – Water & Wastewater Treatment Projects

Location: Hybrid – Pretoria & Project Sites (as required)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: R40,000 – R50,000/month (CTC, depending on experience and qualifications)

Travel: Moderate – site visits, supplier engagements, and commissioning supervision

Company Overview

A growing provider of sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions across Africa is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support end-to-end delivery of custom-engineered systems across a variety of sectors, including industrial, mining, commercial, and residential. The company is currently decentralising its project execution model to enhance project delivery and responsiveness.

Role Overview

This role involves full lifecycle project coordination—from client handover post-sale through engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and occasional commissioning. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, procurement, assembly, and site execution teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.

This is not a purely technical engineering role. While a strong technical foundation is necessary, the focus is on coordination, communication, scheduling, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling: Assist with project scheduling and development of comprehensive execution plans. Support early-stage coordination following client handover.
• Engineering Coordination: Act as a link between design and engineering teams to track documentation and technical approvals.
• Procurement & Logistics Support: Assist with vendor communication, order tracking, and follow-up. Help manage manufacturing, packing, and logistics documentation.
• Fabrication Oversight: Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate in-house fabrication. Monitor quality and readiness for dispatch.
• Installation & Commissioning: Support or oversee site installation processes. Occasionally assist with commissioning supervision.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor progress against budget and timeline. Assist in cost tracking, forecasting, and adjustment of schedules as needed.
• Risk & Quality Management: Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies. Support compliance with QA/QC requirements and maintain quality documentation.
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain regular communication with internal teams and clients. Deliver project updates, risk reports, and budget summaries. Handle client questions and coordinate responses.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Technical Management.
• 2–7 years of relevant experience, ideally in the water/wastewater or EPC project space.
• Understanding of technical drawings (e.g., P&IDs, GA drawings, MELs).
• Experience working across mechanical, civil, and electrical disciplines.
• Familiar with procurement and vendor coordination.
• Working knowledge of QA/QC practices and documentation.
• Proficient in project tools such as MS Project, Excel, Monday.com, ClickUp, or similar.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in English
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.