Project Manager

Hitachi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex projects, focusing on cost, schedules, staffing, and quality, with ISO compliance. The role requires guiding multiple interrelated projects and vendor integration.

You will work independently, mentor juniors, build strong stakeholder relationships, and ensure delivery within budget and on time while upholding Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical/ Power Engineering or equivalent field.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Experience with ISO and project controls is required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex projects with focus on cost, timelines, staffing and quality.
• Define project scope, financial plans, schedules and risk management documentation.
• Monitor progress, resources, and financials including invoicing and cash flow.
• Identify and manage risks while pursuing opportunities.
• Coordinate with engineering, service, and commissioning teams for HV installations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies.
• Serve as primary contact for customers and escalation point.
• Drive project closure and customer acceptance.
• Apply contract and claims management practices.
• Negotiate and procure services, materials, and equipment.
• Provide guidance to junior professionals.
• Contribute to planning and implementation of commissioning activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Independent and team collaboration

Decision making and deadline adherence

International commercial knowledge

Education

University degree in Electrical/ Power Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

SAP MM/SD/Project modules

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.