Project Manager Complex Projects Infrastructure

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd seeks a Project Manager for Complex Projects Infrastructure in Durban to lead large infrastructure programmes, ensuring cost, schedule and quality targets are met. The role requires governance compliance with Eskom methodologies and active stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include cost/time/quality control, reporting, and SHERQ, with a focus on delivering critical plant infrastructure safely and on schedule.

Qualifications

• B-Degree / B Tech in Built Environment / Commerce / Human Sciences at NQF 7 with 360 Credits.
• 5 Years Related Experience in Infrastructure project management and construction.
• Professional SACPCMP registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM).

Responsibilities

• Project control on cost, time and quality.
• Project communication and reporting.
• Project coordination and team management.
• Programme safety, health, environmental, risk and quality (SHERQ).
• Project commissioning.

Skills

Analytical & problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

B-Degree / B Tech in Built Environment / Commerce / Human Sciences (NQF 7, 360 Credits)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Project management software

Job description

Project Manager Complex Projects Infrastructure

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 21 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Construction Project Management

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

To manage the activities and resources allocated to complex projects into a cohesive, efficient manner as well as to administer and execute infrastructure projects (including control plant) within cost, quality and time. To ensure compliance to the Eskom Deliver Projects methodology and selects and utilises a range of project management tools and techniques, throughout the project life cycle, in accordance with the Project and Construction Management Act (48/2000) and other relevant legislation.Position/Task Grade: M16Department: Projects DeliveryBusiness Unit: KZN PortfolioLocation: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Key Responsibilities

• Project control on cost, time and quality.
• Project communication and reporting.
• Project coordination and team management.
• Programme safety, health, environmental, risk and quality (SHERQ).
• Project commissioning.

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural

• Resilience and flexibility
• Dealing with complexity
• Influencing and persuading
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making
• Working with authority
• Providing direction through change
• Strategic thinking
• Building/development teams
• Building cross boundary relationships

Leadership

• Strategy generation and alignment
• Change leadership
• Judgement and decision making
• Emotional maturity
• Integrity and values
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Business acumen

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the scheduling tool
• Knowledge of business integration
• Eskom financial systems
• Communication and stakeholder management at executive level
• Knowledge of Eskom Project Life Cycle Model (PLCM)
• Knowledge of contracts management
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS) Act
• Knowledge of areas of the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Project time/schedule management
• Project quality management
• Project human resource management
• Project communications management

Skill

• Analytical & problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft applications, SAP & project management systems & tools

Attributes

• Accredited as responsible person in terms of Operating Regulations for Plant and/or High
• Voltage Systems (ORHVS)

Qualification(s):

B-Degree / B Tech in Built Environment / Commerce / Human Sciences at NQF 7 with 360 Credits.

Related Minimum Experience:

5 Years Related Experience in Infrastructure project management and construction

Professional Registration Body:

South African Council of Project and Construction Management Professionals (SACPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr.CPM).

Disclaimer:

"If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful."

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