Senior Aviation Infrastructure Project Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Pension fund

Annual leave

PMP certification support

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Senior Aviation Project Manager to lead large-scale airport infrastructure programs, including runways and terminal upgrades. The hybrid role requires on-site oversight with remote planning, reporting, and strategic coordination of budgets, schedules, and safety standards; you will coordinate with regulators, contractors, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred), 8+ years in PM (5+ in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience, 5+ in aviation or large-scale infrastructure.
• PMP or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of large-scale aviation projects from initiation to closeout.
• Develop detailed plans: scope, budget, timelines, resources, risk management.
• Coordinate with regulators, contractors, and internal teams to meet objectives.
• Oversee procurement of materials and services for projects.
• Monitor progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Senior Aviation Project Manager to lead large-scale airport infrastructure programs, including runways and terminal upgrades. The hybrid role requires on-site oversight with remote planning, reporting, and strategic coordination of budgets, schedules, and safety standards; you will coordinate with regulators, contractors, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred), 8+ years in PM (5+ in