Project Manager - Industrial

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Project Manager to join our Richards Bay team in a hybrid role. You will oversee complex industrial projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, budget, and safety requirements across engineering and construction disciplines.

You will plan, execute, and close projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate suppliers and contractors while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical).
• Minimum 6 years of industrial project management experience.
• Proven track record in large-scale capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and finalization of industrial projects.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop plans with resource allocation, risk, and communication.
• Oversee on-site activities, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Monitor progress and implement timely solutions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role Our client requires a skilled and experienced Industrial Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Richards Bay. This hybrid role will involve overseeing complex industrial projects, ensuring successful delivery in terms of scope, quality, time, and budget. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing industrial engineering and construction projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations. This position is critical for driving operational efficiency and project success in a key industrial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and finalization of industrial projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and communication strategies.
• Manage on-site project activities, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coordinate the work of internal employees, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement timely and effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial project management.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale industrial or capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of industrial processes, plant operations, and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and technical drawing interpretation.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement allowing for flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and leave policies.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the industrial sector.