Project Manager - Energy Infrastructure

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career growth

Executive benefits

Dynamic culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead energy infrastructure projects in Nelspruit. You will drive initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time, on budget, and with high quality.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management, PMP preferred, and 8+ years in project management (5+ in energy/infrastructure). Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in project management, with 5+ years in energy/infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of energy infrastructure projects.
• Develop and manage project scope, budgets, and schedules, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion.
• Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Oversee procurement, contract management, and resource allocation.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of key energy infrastructure projects in Nelspruit . This role requires a strategic leader capable of managing all phases of project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through to execution, monitoring, and closure. You will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, schedules, and ensuring successful project delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This is a high-impact role within a growing sector in Mpumalanga .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of energy infrastructure projects.
• Develop and manage project scope, budgets, and schedules, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion.
• Coordinate with internal departments, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Oversee procurement, contract management, and resource allocation.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management , with at least 5 years focused on energy or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility for project management tasks.
• Chance to shape the future of energy infrastructure in the Nelspruit region.
• A dynamic and results-oriented work culture.