Lead Capital Projects Manager - Construction & Earthmoving

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, is seeking a Project Manager for capital projects. The role manages projects from tender to finalisation, controls budgets and timelines, and oversees site operations and staff to ensure safety and quality.

You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor equipment, and prepare client reports while ensuring compliance with specifications and standards. A formal qualification is an advantage, with proven PM experience in heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum; a formal qualification will be an advantage.
• Proven project management experience in construction, earthmoving, mining or plant hire.
• Strong knowledge of earthmoving equipment and site operations.
• Experience managing Supervisors, Operators, Drivers and subcontractors.
• Experience with tenders/RFQs, project costing and budget management.
• Strong leadership, organisational, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• A valid drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from tender/RFQ stage through to finalisation.
• Control project budgets, costings, timelines and resources.
• Oversee site operations, productivity, quality and project progress.
• Lead Project Supervisors, Operators, Drivers and other project staff.
• Coordinate subcontractors, construction activities, materials and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, safety requirements and quality standards.
• Oversee the Fleet Manager and Workshop to ensure equipment meets project requirements.
• Monitor equipment utilisation, maintenance, breakdowns and downtime.
• Prepare project reports and provide regular updates to management and clients.
• Oversee project administration and documentation.
• Resolve operational, staffing, cost and project-related challenges.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Reporting

Education

Grade 12

Formal qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, is seeking a Project Manager for capital projects. The role manages projects from tender to finalisation, controls budgets and timelines, and oversees site operations and staff to ensure safety and quality.

You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor equipment, and prepare client reports while ensuring compliance with specifications and standards. A formal qualification is an advantage, with proven PM experience in heavy industry.