Project Manager

Proconics; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on challenging projects in Johannesburg. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on critical infrastructure, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. As part of a purpose-driven team, you will oversee all phases of project execution, from planning to handover, while collaborating with various stakeholders. If you are passionate about driving change and enhancing industrial facilities, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience required.
• Experience in a multi-discipline project environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from pre-feasibility to execution phases.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate project scope and progress.

Skills

Project Management

Project Planning

Project Controls

Contract Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

B.Tech, B.Eng, or BSc Eng. degree

PMP or SACPMP registration

Job description

Vacant Position: Project Manager

Location: Johannesburg

Reference Number: PRO-JHB-PPM-003

Job Purpose:

At Proconics, we do more than just deliver engineering projects—we help breathe new life into aging industrial infrastructure. Our work focuses on improving and extending the life of critical facilities, helping to ensure they remain safe, efficient, and future-ready. As a Project Manager in our Johannesburg office, you’ll be leading multidisciplinary teams on technically challenging brownfields projects, contributing to real, visible improvements in the industries we serve. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure the successful implementation of assigned projects by working closely with the Director, Senior Managers, other Project Managers, Engineering Managers and Discipline Leads for Inland: SOEs and industries, Midrand.

Qualifications/Experience:

• B.Tech, B.Eng, or BSc Eng. degree or similar, preferably in the field of Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, Chemical or Mechanical.
• PMP or SACPMP registration will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years relevant project management experience; Sasol experience will be an advantage.
• Skilled in project planning.
• Skilled in project controls.
• Contract management experience; NEC3 contracting experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in a multi-discipline project environment.
• Driver’s licence and own transport.

Required Outputs and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to take projects from Pre-feasibility, Feasibility, Engineering & Design phase (Basic & Detail Engineering) to Execution (Construction, Commissioning, and handover to Client).
• Responsible for executing projects effectively and efficiently within budget, on-time, to the required quality and safety standards.
• Integrated project planning.
• Control of various scheduling and project planning tasks.
• Manage the cashflow on the project, including invoicing to the Client and managing sub-contractor costs.
• Co-ordinate monthly progress meetings internal and external.
• Resource planning.
• Engage actively with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure they understand the scope and schedule.
• Continuous engagement with Client and stakeholders regarding project related matters.
• Proficient in contract management (NEC3).
• Compilation of quotations and estimates for new projects.
• Monthly reporting on the progress and performance of projects to the project sponsor and Client.
• Projects to be executed will mainly be in the power and energy environment and could be multi-disciplinary, but with the main focus on electrical, control and instrumentation type projects.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer orientation - good judgment; emotional resilience.
• Effective listening skills with flexibility in approach to solutions.
• Knowledge of applicable health, safety and environment codes, standards, and legislation.
• Ability to work well with others across the various disciplines, as well as excellent communication skills.
• Lead and influence where appropriate.
• Understand the logic of executing the full life cycle of projects.

Should you see yourself advancing in an exciting company such as Proconics, forward your CV stating the reference number as well as the name of the position in the subject line to:

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: 15 April 2025

Proconics is an equal opportunity employer.

Feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates.