Project Manager – Water & Wastewater

Engineered Sourcing; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions across Africa is seeking experienced Project Managers. The role involves overseeing project lifecycles, including engineering coordination and stakeholder management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within the water treatment sector and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Travel Opportunities

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-7 years relevant experience in project coordination or management.
• Experience managing drawings, procurement, and site coordination.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from order to installation.
• Coordinate between engineering, procurement, and project teams.
• Track project milestones and budget management.

Skills

Project Coordination

Communication

Procurement

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Project Management Qualification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

ClickUp

Job description

Job DescriptionA leading provider of sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions across Africa is looking for experienced Project Managers to oversee the full lifecycle of treatment projects from order to installation.

This role involves managing engineering coordination, procurement, fabrication, factory testing, and on-site implementation to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle of assigned water and wastewatertreatment projects.

This cycle extends from client handover after sales, through engineering coordination, procurement,in-house fabrication, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), and on-site installation.

The role involves serving as the centralpoint of coordination between engineering, procurement, assembly, and site execution teams, ensuring delivery ontime, within budget, and to specification.This role is for a Project Manager with 2–7 years of experience, supporting the end-to-end execution of projects toensure deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.This is not a purely technical engineering role.

While technical understanding is considered essential, the emphasis is oncoordination, communication, scheduling, procurement follow-up, and stakeholder management.

The ideal candidatewill support the end-to-end execution of projects.Project Initiation & Planning : Including assisting in developing and managing comprehensive project plans andinstallation timelinesEngineering & Design Coordination : Serving as the central point of coordination between engineering teamsProcurement & Logistics : Managing or supporting the procurement process, including vendor management, purchase orders, and supplier follow-ups.

Coordinating manufacturing, packing, and logistics, including preparation of packing lists and transport documentation.Fabrication Oversight / Manufacturing Coordination : Overseeing or coordinating in-house fabrication and manufacturing.Installation & Commissioning : Managing or coordinating on-site installation and occasional commissioning supervision.Timeline & Budget Management : Monitoring project milestones and deliverables against timelines and budgets.

Tracking costs and supporting financial forecasting and cost control efforts.

Tracking and adjusting project schedules to ensure timely completion.Risk, Budget, & Performance Tracking : Identifying and mitigating risks that may impact delivery or budgetClient & Stakeholder Engagement / Communication & Reporting : Serving as the central point of coordination and communication with teams and clients.

Providing regular project updates and feedback to clients and senior stakeholders.

Preparing and delivering progress reports, schedule updates, and budget tracking summaries.

Addressing client queries and coordinating technical clarifications.QA / QC & Compliance : Ensuring that all deliverables meet internal quality standards and project specifications.Overseeing QA / QC procedures during manufacturing and prior to dispatch.

Maintaining accurate documentation for inspections, tests, and compliance reports.RequirementsA Tertiary Qualification (Diploma or Degree) in Engineering, Project Management, or Industrial / TechnicalManagement field.Relevant project coordination or management experience in a technical or EPC environment.

3–7 years relevant experience, in project coordination or management, preferably in turnkey water and wastewater treatment projects.Experience in managing drawings, procurement, manufacturing, and site coordination.Strong understanding of engineering documentation (P&IDs, GA drawings, MELs), though not required to be a registered engineer.Proven experience in multidisciplinary project coordination involving mechanical, civil, electrical components.Strong understanding of QA / QC standards and practices.Familiar with MS Project, Excel, , ClickUp or other PM tools and / or familiarity with project management software tools and Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to prioritise under pressure and drive results across functional teams.Fluency in English and Afrikaans preferred.A Valid driver's license and willingness to travel nationally.Skills & Competencies : Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project elements simultaneously.Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.Preferred Attributes : Experience in water treatment, wastewater systems, or modular plant construction.Experience with FAT protocols, procurement documentation, and working with fabrication teams.Self-starter with a proactive attitude and ownership mindset.PMP or SACPCMP registration beneficial but not required.RequirementsExperience in water treatment, wastewater systems, or modular plant construction.

Experience with FAT protocols, procurement documentation, and working with fabrication teams.

Self-starter with a proactive attitude and ownership mindset.

PMP or SACPCMP registration beneficial but not required.