Project Manager

Hitachi, Ltd.; Hartbeesfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex power-grid projects, focusing on cost, timeline, staffing, and quality while ensuring ISO-related compliance. You will manage multiple interrelated projects, coordinate vendors, and guide junior staff in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and independent work, with responsibility for planning, control, and successful delivery within budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical/ Power Engineering.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects in power grids or substations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, financial plans, schedules, and risk docs with Project Lead/Controller.
• Adhere to execution best practices and company policies.
• Monitor project progress, resources, and financials including invoicing and cash flow.
• Identify and manage risks while pursuing opportunities.
• Capture lessons learned through the project lifecycle.
• Drive project closure and customer acceptance per contracts.
• Apply contract/claims management practices per policies.
• Negotiate and procure services, materials, and equipment.
• Support supply chain in supplier negotiations and changes.
• Coordinate with engineering/service teams for HV installations.
• Plan and implement commissioning activities; support installation coordination.
• Serve as primary customer contact and escalation point.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure clear communication.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies.
• Comply with external and internal regulations and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values: safety and integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Independent working

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Relationship building

International commercial knowledge

Education

University degree in Electrical/ Power Engineering

Tools

SAP MM & SD & Project modules

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Project Manager, you will lead and oversee complex projects with a focus on cost, timelines, staffing, and quality standards, including compliance with ISO requirements. This role requires the management of multiple interrelated projects, integration of vendor deliverables, and ensuring successful execution within budget and on schedule. You will apply advanced project management expertise while working independently with minimal supervision, and you will provide guidance to junior professionals. If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to resolve complex challenges, we invite you to apply and contribute to our business transformation initiatives.

How you will make an impact:

• Collaborate with the Project Lead and Controller to define project scope, financial plans, schedules, and risk management documentation.


• Ensure adherence to execution best practices and company policies.


• Monitor and control project progress, resource utilization, and financials, including invoicing, costs, expenses, and cash flow.


• Identify, assess, and manage risks while pursuing opportunities.


• Capture and share lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.


• Drive formal project closure and customer acceptance as per contractual agreements.


• Apply consistent contract and claims management practices in line with company policies.


• Negotiate and procure services, materials, and equipment from internal and external suppliers.


• Support supply chain management in supplier negotiations, claims, and project changes


• Coordinate with engineering, service, and commissioning teams for high and medium voltage installations.


• Contribute to planning and implementation of commissioning activities and support installation coordination.


• Serve as the primary contact for customers and the escalation point for any project-related issues.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.


• Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies throughout the project.


• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.


• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values, safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• University degree in Electrical/ Power Engineering.


• 7+ years experience in a similar position, focusing on power grids, high-voltage substations and power transformers projects/ SLA/ Service contracts


• Used to work with procedures, instructions and process workflows


• Very good communication skills


• Good organizer, able to act independently and in a team


• Capacity to act quickly and meet deadlines


• Seriousness and accountability


• International commercial knowledge


• SAP knowledge is advantage - MM & SD & Project modules


• PC literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• PMP certification