Project Manager (Electrical)

The Talent Experts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services firm in Cape Town seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical project execution. You will manage teams, define project scope and objectives, and ensure timely delivery within budget. Essential qualifications include PR Eng registration, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and experience with various contract types. A collaborative culture promotes professional growth and teamwork, with attractive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional growth

Annual events like braais and recognition awards

Qualifications

• PR Eng registration with ECSA.
• 5-10 years proven experience in managing electrical projects.
• Familiarity with JBCC, FIDIC, NEC, and GCC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Plan execution and delivery of electrical and construction projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Allocate and manage resources effectively.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Six Sigma

Construction Estimating

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Education

Formal qualification in Electrical Engineering

Project Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

BuildSmart

Job description

About the Opportunity

Take the lead in driving successful project execution within a thriving electrical and construction environment!

Is this you

You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in electrical construction skilled in managing projects from initiation through to successful completion. You excel at ensuring the timely delivery of projects within set budgets and quality standards while effectively managing project teams and resolving challenges. Your leadership and organizational abilities enable you to coordinate cross-functional teams handle multiple stakeholders and ensure that projects meet both technical and safety standards.

What youll be doing

As the Project Manager you will take full accountability for the planning execution and delivery of projects within the electrical and construction sector. Your responsibilities will include defining the project scope objectives and deliverables. You will create detailed project schedules and timelines to ensure the project is completed on time. Allocating and managing resources effectively including labour equipment and materials will be a key part of your role. You will coordinate closely with stakeholders to ensure that project requirements and expectations are met and you will ensure that quality standards and specifications are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally you will identify and mitigate project risks and challenges before they impact project delivery overseeing daily operations and providing guidance to Site Managers and other team members.

Where youll be doing it

You will join a well-established electrical services firm in Epping renowned for its commitment to excellence innovation and teamwork. The company fosters a positive inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to organizational success. Youll work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality electrical and construction projects.

What youll need

You hold a PR Eng registration with ECSA and a formal qualification in Electrical Engineeringwith 5-10 years of proven experience in managing electrical projects. Your experience should include leadership in managing multiple teams and familiarity with project documentation and various contract types including JBCC FIDIC NEC and GCC. You will need strong knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act BCEA LRA and EEA. Expertise in project planning tools such as Microsoft Office MS Project CCS and BuildSmart is required. A solid understanding of electrical construction principles and technical testing is necessary as well as the ability to handle contract management including sub-contractors budgets and timelines. You should also have excellent interpersonal negotiating and conflict management skills along with strong organizational abilities to lead teams effectively and ensure the project is delivered on time within budget and to specification. A Project Management qualification is desirable.

Whats in it for you

Youll be offered a competitive salary package along with benefits designed to promote employee well-being. This includes a dynamic working environment opportunities for professional growth and engaging annual events like braais and employee recognition awards. The company offers an empowering culture that values teamwork innovation and individual contributions to the overall success of the business.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion please contact Angelique on or send your CV to

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Key Skills

Electrical Engineering,Six Sigma,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,Electrical Experience,NEC,Computer Literacy,Library Services,Project Management,Auto Estimating,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1