Projects Manager

Dredging Africa (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,750,000; Full time

Job summary

Dredging Africa invites applications for a Projects Manager to lead operations from contract award to completion. You will plan, coordinate and drive dredging projects, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and budget control while managing site teams and subcontractors.

The role requires a Civil or Mechanical engineering degree (B.Eng/B.Tech), 8–15 years of relevant exp, PMP and NEC3/FIDIC knowledge. Willingness to travel and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• B.Eng or B.Tech (Eng) in Civil or Mechanical engineering.
• 8–15 years’ relevant experience leading teams on construction, mining or industrial sites.
• Project Management Certification such as PMP.
• NEC3 &FIDIC contract knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of dredging projects and equipment is a major advantage.
• Contract management and project controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of multiple dredging projects.
• Develop execution plans, schedules, budgets and allocate project teams.
• Monitor progress, safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Manage client relationships, variations, claims and changes.
• Report project performance to senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead Site Managers and support team to meet targets.

Skills

Engineering degree

Project management

PMP

NEC3/FIDIC

Dredging knowledge

Contract management

Leadership

Education

B.Eng / B.Tech (Eng) Civil or Mechanical

Job description

With over 10 years of rich history, and strongly positioned as a professional, local Dredging Company, who have also made their mark abroad, a career with us offers the opportunity to partake in our exciting growth journey.Bring your possibility to life! Define your career with us!

Contract Type: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

Closing Date: 19 October 2026 @ 12:00 (Noon)

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Projects Manager. The Projects Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the Operations of Dredging Africa.This includes overall responsibility for all dredging projects from contract award through to completion.The role ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual, environmental, and regulatory requirements.The Projects Manager oversees project teams, each individually managed by a Site Manager, who takes responsibility for all equipment, personnel, subcontractors, client relationships, and operational performance on their projects.The Projects Manager therefore manages Operations through his/her Site Managers and his/her Support Team, who reports to him/her.His/Her Support Team includes an Assistant Projects Manager, a Senior Health & Safety Officer, an Asset Manager and Projects Assistant, who report directly to him/her.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS (MANDATORY):

• B.Eng or B.Tech (Eng) degree in Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 – 15 years’ relevant experience in in managing of teams on construction, mining or industrial project sites.
• Project Management Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP).
• NEC3 & FIDIC Contract knowledge & experience.
• Knowledge of Dredging Projects and equipment (Major advantage)
• Knowledge of Contract Management and Project Controls.
• Preferred knowledge of Pipelines and Pumping Systems, especially slurry pumping systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, methodologies, and operations.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Corporate Company experience will be a major advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning & Execution:

• Oversees the management of all phases of all projects, including mobilization, execution, and demobilization.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, resource requirement, and budgets and put in place suitable Project Teams for each project.
• Monitor and guide operations to achieve production targets and project milestones on all project sties.
• Take Accountability for the behavior and performance of all Project Teams and his/her Support Team.
• Lives the Company Values personally and drives behavior in accordance with the Company Values down into the Project Teams.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure optimal utilization of dredgers, excavators, and all other equipment.

Contract and Client Management

• Review contract requirements and ensure compliance with project specifications and all other Conditions of Contract.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders on Project Execution level.
• Manage contract variations, claims, and change orders.
• Prepare and present project progress reports to clients and/or senior management.
• Develop and control project budgets.
• Monitor project costs, productivity, and profitability (Finance will provide data).
• Approve project expenditures and procurement requests.
• Track and report key financial performance indicators (Finance will provide data).

Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ)

• Ensure compliance with all HSE Policies, Procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture across project teams.
• Monitor environmental compliance related to dredging activities.
• Ensure quality standards and project specifications are achieved.

Resource & Team Management

• Lead multidisciplinary teams, including all sub-contractors.
• Coordinate staffing requirements and workforce planning.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.
• Facilitate communication between operational and technical teams.

Technical Oversight

• Review dredging / excavating methodologies and production strategies.
• Monitor survey data and dredging progress.
• Ensure accurate reporting of dredged volumes and project performance.
• Collaborate with sub-contractor and survey teams to optimize operations.
• Identify and assess project risks.
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Manage operational, commercial, environmental, and safety risks.

Key Performance Indicators

• The successful candidate will have an Accountability Chart in terms of the Company’s EOS® System, to which the performance of the Projects Manager and his team will be measured.KPI’s will be strictly aligned with the Company Vision as reviewed on a regular basis.
• Project completion within budget and schedule.
• Dredging production efficiency (Volumes and Time based).
• Safety performance (Lost time injury frequency rate).
• Client satisfaction.

Profitability and margin achievement.

• Quality and rework metrics.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent leadership & team management
• Projects Planning & Scheduling
• Budget & Cost Control
• Contract Administration
• Mature with high level of professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong capabilities for Chairing Meetings
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Technical troubleshooting and analysis
• HSEQ Management

NOTES:

• In accordance with Dredging Africa’s Employment Equity targets, preference shall be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointment will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce provide and add to diversity.
• Vetting shall be conducted (Criminal Record Check, Qualification Check, Credit Profile Check, Work References).
• Dredging Africa reserves the right to not make an appointment to the job as advertised.
• Preference shall be given to South African Citizens.
• Should you not hear from us by 30 November 2026, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.