Project Leader

Macrocomm; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Project Leader to oversee water and smart metering operations. You will ensure efficient project delivery while maintaining safety standards and compliance with regulations. This role demands strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, as well as a solid understanding of electrical and civil engineering principles. The company values interpersonal relationships and aims for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of operations and installation of electrical equipment used in water systems.
• Understanding of civil engineering principles related to water systems.
• Geographical knowledge of the district's infrastructure and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise the site water operations.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and manage safety training.
• Oversee budget and manage customer relations.
• Supervise and train employees on maintenance and installation tasks.

Skills

Practical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Strong negotiating ability

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Business acumen

Financial acumen

Team working

Problem solving

Job description

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 and 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.