Project Leader

Macrocomm; Forest Hills; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Project Leader in Forest Hills, KwaZulu-Natal, to oversee water and smart metering operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and leadership skills, ensuring project implementation and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include managing operational efficiencies, maintaining safety standards, and delivering detailed reports for clients. A background in electrical systems and civil engineering is beneficial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of functions and installation of electrical equipment used in generators and pumps.
• Understanding geographic locations of utility systems and water production.
• Knowledge of civil engineering elements related to water production and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver project implementation based on best practices.
• Manage delivery of job ensuring safety standards are met.
• Liaise with and manage stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Practical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Strong negotiating ability

Leadership skills

Job description

Overview

The Project Leader will plan, organize, direct and review the activities of the site water and smart metering operations. This includes overseeing the operational efficiencies, people management, maintenance of the project and liaising accordingly with the client.

Task and responsibilities

• Planning and delivering the project implementation, based on standard project methodology and best practice.
• Manage delivery of job and ensure safety standards are met
• Deliver safety training on site
• Ensuring OSHA compliance and responding to emergency situations
• Project budget management and compliance
• Customer liaison and management
• Preparation of routine reports and cost analysis
• Supervise, train, instruct, and motivate employees– Plan, direct, coordinate, supervise and review the work of assigned field teams in scattered locations engaged in electricity meters and / or water devices maintenance, repair, installation, construction, and vehicle maintenance.
• Process and resolve employee grievances
• Review, approve prepare requisitions for necessary equipment, material and supplies
• Oversee stock management as available resources for the site / project
• Complete and maintain a variety of records and reports including time and materials records, work reports, and cost records.
• Stakeholder management : Manage relationship and key deliverables for all service providers, stakeholders and contractors, related to the project, including municipality heads, municipality technical teams, community liaisons, service provider employees and other relevant stakeholders critical for project success.
• Reporting and feedback to stakeholders

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of functions and installation of a wide variety of electrical equipment used in generators, transformers, breakers, motors, pumps, and related equipment and control systems and water metres
• Geography of the District, including location of pump stations, major utility systems, water production, distribution and storage systems, and wastewater system and facilities.
• Understanding of the basic elements of civil engineering as they relate to water production, storage and distribution, and well development.
• Knowledge of electrical utilities located within the municipalities
• Developing and implementing improvements to systems and operations which can improve the operational effectiveness

Other skills required

• Practical skills
• Organisational skills,
• Communication skills
• Strong negotiating ability
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, self-confidence
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Integrative team working style, easy contact, rapid to adaptation, can foster team spirit
• Able to effectively interface with all levels of on-site and off-site employees and contractors.
• Working knowledge of assigned systems and client organization and practices
• Team player with a competitive spirit to excel and the ability to influence and motivate others.