Project Manager

Watercare Innovations

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Employment
Growth opportunities
Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Watercare Innovations in South Africa seeks a Project Manager to plan, execute, and close projects within defined timelines and budgets. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders to ensure objectives are met.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 10 years in project management (civil engineering preferred), and a PMP or PRINCE2; you will manage mining-related projects, monitor risks, and drive best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
  • Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous.
  • 10 years’ experience in project management (advantageous – Civil Engineering).
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
  • Experience in managing cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing or executing projects in the mining sector would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.
  • Allocate resources and assign responsibilities.
  • Lead project teams to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
  • Monitor progress and adjust plans as necessary.
  • Ensure adherence to project scope, timelines, and budgets.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide regular updates on project status and performance.
  • Manage expectations and resolve any issues or conflicts.
  • Develop and manage project budgets.
  • Track project costs and ensure financial control.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Identify potential risks and issues.
  • Develop mitigation plans and contingency strategies.
  • Monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements.
  • Conduct project reviews and evaluations.
  • Lead and motivate project team members.
  • Facilitate collaboration and effective communication.
  • Provide guidance and support to the team.
  • Prepare project reports and documentation.
  • Maintain accurate project records.
  • Conduct post-project evaluations and lessons learned.

Skills

Project planning
Leadership
Communication
Problem-solving
Time and budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Call us: +27 10 140 0870 (SA) | +1 (775) 389-7976 (International)

Watercare Mining is a water purification supplier, delivering tailor-made solutions in the fields of water treatment chemicals, and engineered plants such as potable and wastewater purification plants. We exceed our client’s expectations with our professional, cost-effective approach to solution-based engineering, whether optimizing an industrial water process, building and commissioning a water treatment plant, or managing more complex solid-liquid separation processes. The company possesses an enviable in-house engineering capability, employing a team of chemical, metallurgical, and mechanical engineers who provide process engineering design, R&D, and support services for our potable and effluent water treatment, solid-liquid separation, chemical dosing, remote monitoring and control, and mineral process optimization plants. We focus on the operations and maintenance of water treatment plants, equipment, and water-related infrastructure by deploying trained and qualified operating and maintenance personnel to client facilities.

Summary of Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. The role ensures that project objectives are achieved while coordinating teams, managing risks, and maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning

  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones
  • Allocate resources and assign responsibilities

Project Execution

  • Lead project teams to ensure successful delivery of project objectives
  • Monitor progress and adjust plans as necessary
  • Ensure adherence to project scope, timelines, and budgets

Stakeholder Management

  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders
  • Provide regular updates on project status and performance
  • Manage expectations and resolve any issues or conflicts

Budget & Cost Management

  • Develop and manage project budgets
  • Track project costs and ensure financial control
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Identify potential risks and issues
  • Develop mitigation plans and contingency strategies
  • Monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle

Quality Assurance

  • Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements
  • Conduct project reviews and evaluations
  • Lead and motivate project team members
  • Facilitate collaboration and effective communication
  • Provide guidance and support to the team

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare project reports and documentation
  • Maintain accurate project records
  • Conduct post-project evaluations and lessons learned

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
  • Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous
  • 10 years’ experience in project management (advantageous – Civil Engineering)
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
  • Experience in managing cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated experience in managing or executing projects in the mining sector would be beneficial.

Key Skills

  • Project planning and organization
  • Leadership and team management
  • Communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Time and budget management

Why Join Us?

  • Full-Time Employment: Be an integral part of a team committed to excellence.
  • Play a vital role in producing clean, safe water that impacts communities.
  • Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and skill development.
  • Be part of a dedicated team that values safety, precision, and collaboration.

Company Overview Watercare Mining is a water purification supplier, delivering tailor-made solutions in the fields of water treatment chemicals, and engineered plants such as potable and wastewater purification plants. We exceed our client’s expectations with

Watercare Innovations is an industrial water treatment company that delivers solutions that help mining, chemical and manufacturing industries meet operational and environmental goals. As one of South Africa’s trusted water treatment companies, we combine engineering, chemistry and innovation to deliver measurable value.

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