Regional Project Manager

Edge Executive Search Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A large established organization in Gqeberha is seeking a qualified individual to lead regional project delivery across multiple sites. This role involves managing a team of project managers and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in project management, including 5 in a management role, along with strong financial acumen and exceptional relationship-building skills. Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of project, financial, and risk management principles.
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and performance-manage the regional project delivery team.
• Drive delivery against agreed timelines, quality standards, and cost targets.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure execution readiness and delivery alignment.

Skills

Project delivery leadership

Stakeholder relationship management

Financial management

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Qualification in Project Management

Tertiary qualification in Building, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Take ownership of regional project delivery in a complex, multi-site environment. This is a leadership role for a hands-on project professional who brings structure, accountability, and commercial discipline to execution.

You will lead a regional project delivery function, managing Project Managers, Coordinators, and project finance/administration support to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. The role spans the full project lifecycle, from prioritisation and authorisation through implementation, monitoring, and close‑out, with a strong focus on governance and consistency.

Working closely with multiple internal workstreams and external stakeholders, you will drive alignment, remove delivery blockers, and strengthen customer relationships. The environment is fast‑moving and outcomes‑driven, requiring resilience, sound judgement, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Our client is a large, established organisation delivering high‑value, multi‑site projects with strict governance, financial controls, and customer experience requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and performance‑manage the regional project delivery team
• Drive delivery against agreed timelines, quality standards, and cost targets
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure execution readiness and delivery alignment
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive engagement and reporting
• Manage project finances including budgets, spend plans, cashflow forecasting, and close‑out
• Identify and implement improvements to project processes, policies, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with SHE, quality, and risk management requirements
• Identify opportunities for additional revenue and value creation within the account

What You Bring

• Qualification in Project Management plus a tertiary qualification in Building, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical)
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a management role
• Strong knowledge of project, financial, and risk management principles
• Proven stakeholder and customer relationship management capability
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and MS Project or similar project management tools
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and health and safety requirements
• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence
• Professional registration is advantageous

What Success Looks Like

• Regional projects are delivered predictably against cost, time, and quality benchmarks
• Stakeholders experience clear communication, accurate reporting, and rapid issue resolution
• Budgets, spend plans, and cashflows are tightly managed with reliable forecasting
• A capable, engaged regional team aligned to portfolio demand
• Practical process improvements strengthen governance and delivery efficiency