Project Manager – Engineering

DAV Professional Placement Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering solutions company based in Gauteng seeks a Project Manager for water and sanitation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of project management experience, particularly with mechanical water infrastructure, and holds a B Tech in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, ensuring compliance, and technical report writing. The role is crucial for project execution, budget management, and effective client interaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of contract management (FIDIC, GCC, NEC3).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and execute comprehensive planning and design.
• Oversee designs based on client specifications.
• Prepare proposals or project budgets based on client specifications.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Problem-solving

Technical report writing

Education

B Tech or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

MS Office

MS Projects

Job description

Job title : Project Manager – Engineering

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 13, 2025

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• Our client is a multi-disciplinary engineering company that provides engineering solutions / infrastructure to water, sanitation, energy & rail Infrastructure to state owned entities – water boards and Industrial companies with optimization of turnkey projects. The ideal candidate to fit the Project Manager role should be self-motivated, and solution driven with strong understanding and experience to mechanical water infrastructure – should have strong understanding and experience with mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, piping and mechanical equipment sizing as well as understanding with electrical and civil components.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and tasks, set priorities, and execute projects : comprehensive planning and design projects.
• Project management of water and sanitation infrastructure or related industrial projects.
• Development of maintenance strategy and plans.
• Coordinate sub-contractors and suppliers providing design and site services.Supervision of sub-consultants, contractors on site, and suppliers.
• Contracts management, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Oversee designs based on client specifications and design requirements.
• Prepare and make presentations to clients for professional meetings.
• Successfully manage and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Project scheduling, preparation of profitability analysis, and cashflow management.Improve system and efficiency in terms of performance and cost.
• Prepare proposals or project budgets based on client specifications.
• Ensuring compliance with all supply chain management and project management policies and procedures within the client departments.
• Technical report writing

Skills, Attributes & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in water and sanitation infrastructure or related industrial sectors.
• Work exposure – water and wastewater treatment plant design, plant operations & maintenance, preparing technical specifications, project scoping and project management.
• Project management, consulting, or maintenance experience in the water sector.
• Demonstrated client relations and strong people management skills.
• Must have project management skills (references for projects completed will be required).
• Knowledge and experience in the management of contracts such as FIDIC, GCC, NEC3 etc.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Projects and other project management software.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving capability, project execution and construction monitoring
• Strong technical report writing skills are essential.

Qualification

• B Tech or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• Water and sanitation infrastructure experience shall be an added advantage.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or a qualification in Project Management is a requirement
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