Project Manager

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a project manager with a strong engineering background to lead capital investment projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project management, APMP certification, and NEBOSH qualifications. Responsibilities include managing project teams, ensuring adherence to governance procedures, and leading contract executions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management and delivery.
• Knowledge of industry standard contract forms.
• Ability to plan, lead, and manage capital investment projects.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of project business cases, ensuring financial integrity.
• Contract development and execution for third-party installations.
• Lead, develop, and motivate project teams throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

APMP Certificate in Project Management

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Minimum Job Requirements :

• Engineering Degree or equivalent (Engineering background preferred).
• Knowledge of industry standard contract forms.
• APMP Certificate in Project Management (or equivalent).
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety and/or Construction Safety (or equivalent).
• Detailed knowledge of capital process and systems.
• Proven experience in project management and delivery.
• Ability to plan, lead, and manage capital investment projects, ensuring successful delivery.
• Credibility to influence at senior levels and work across various cultures and levels.
• Strong business focus and operational understanding.
• Ability to build relationships and partner with different business units.
• Key cultural attributes: commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Strong team leadership capabilities.

Key Performance Areas :

• Ownership of project business cases, ensuring financial integrity aligned with strategic plans.
• Contract development and execution for third-party turnkey installations, including managing external contractors.
• Rigorous analysis of all project options to understand alternatives thoroughly.
• Selection and appointment of project teams, including third parties.
• Lead, develop, and motivate project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage a robust project schedule based on the stage-gate process to facilitate effective financial and commercial management that creates business value.
• Ensure adherence to corporate project governance procedures and processes.
• Apply risk management processes to identify and manage significant risks.
• Implement quality management systems to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Provide health and safety leadership and responsibility for all safety aspects related to the project(s).