Project Manager

The Recruitment Pro; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for an experienced project manager in the fields of chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years in large-scale energy infrastructure projects and a strong background in renewable energy, specifically hydrogen and ammonia plant development. This role requires strategic leadership and the ability to manage multicultural teams, with proficiency in project management tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in large-scale industrial or energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in renewable energy, chemical, or hydrogen/ammonia plant development.
• Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM delivery models.

Skills

Strategic leadership and decision-making

Financial acumen and cost control

Technical integration and process optimization

Stakeholder management and communication

Risk and compliance oversight

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

Essential

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or Project Management.
• 10+ years in large-scale industrial or energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in renewable energy, chemical, or hydrogen / ammonia plant development.
• Strong understanding of EPC / EPCM delivery models.

Preferred

• Direct involvement in green ammonia or hydrogen projects.
• Familiarity with South African permitting and environmental regulations.
• Experience with international and multicultural teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Primavera) and engineering software (AutoCAD).

Core Competencies

• Strategic leadership and decision-making.
• Financial acumen and cost control.
• Technical integration and process optimization.
• Stakeholder management and communication.
• Risk and compliance oversight.