Onsite Industrial Project Manager — Safety & Delivery Lead

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension fund contributions

Medical aid contributions

Career development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee industrial facility projects in Richards Bay. The role requires hands-on leadership to deliver complex construction projects safely and on schedule, from conception through handover.

You will coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and regulators, ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards while optimizing costs and schedules. A proactive, results-driven professional is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience in the industrial sector.
• Experience with manufacturing plants or processing facilities.
• Strong knowledge of industrial construction processes, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of industrial facility projects from planning to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards throughout execution.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, contractors, and regulators.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement of materials and equipment for timely delivery and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee industrial facility projects in Richards Bay. The role requires hands-on leadership to deliver complex construction projects safely and on schedule, from conception through handover.

You will coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and regulators, ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards while optimizing costs and schedules. A proactive, results-driven professional is essential.