On-Site Senior Project Manager - Industrial Construction

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career growth opportunities

Relocation assistance

Exposure to high-profile projects

Stable working environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Project Manager for major industrial projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires overseeing planning, execution and closure with strong leadership, technical acumen and strict adherence to safety, quality and budget controls.

You will lead internal teams, contractors and suppliers across all lifecycle phases, ensuring milestones are met and risks are mitigated in a demanding industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing or heavy construction project management.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects in Richards Bay or similar industrial environments.
• Knowledge of industrial processes, construction methodologies and engineering principles.
• Strong HSE awareness and compliance in industrial settings.
• Excellent leadership, team management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed project plans with scope, budgets and timelines.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors and suppliers to meet milestones.
• Ensure safety protocols, environmental regulations and quality standards are followed.
• Control budgets, expenditures and cost-saving measures.
• Identify risks and mitigate issues with contingency plans.
• Provide regular stakeholder updates and address concerns.
• Oversee procurement of materials and services to ensure value and timely delivery.
• Document lessons learned from projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Project Manager for major industrial projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires overseeing planning, execution and closure with strong leadership, technical acumen and strict adherence to safety, quality and budget controls.

You will lead internal teams, contractors and suppliers across all lifecycle phases, ensuring milestones are met and risks are mitigated in a demanding industrial environment.