Senior Aviation Project Lead | Hybrid Role with Impact

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund participation

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Aviation Project Manager to lead large-scale aviation initiatives from concept through delivery. You will plan, execute, and monitor projects, coordinating across engineering, operations, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

This role blends on-site oversight with remote planning and administrative tasks, demanding strong leadership, risk management, and regulatory compliance expertise in the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience, with a significant portion in aviation.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex aviation projects.
• Strong understanding of aviation operations, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities; hybrid work adaptability.
• Based in or able to commute to Benoni, Gauteng for on-site duties.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Lead and motivate project teams; ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Monitor execution and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Prepare and present project status reports to leadership and clients.
• Conduct project reviews and post-project evaluations for lessons learned.
• Facilitate hybrid team meetings and centralize project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree or PMP certification desirable

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Aviation Project Manager to lead large-scale aviation initiatives from concept through delivery. You will plan, execute, and monitor projects, coordinating across engineering, operations, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

This role blends on-site oversight with remote planning and administrative tasks, demanding strong leadership, risk management, and regulatory compliance expertise in the aviation sector.