Senior Electrical Infrastructure Project Lead - George

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Health insurance and retirement

Car allowance or company vehicle

Performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Project Manager in George, Western Cape to oversee major electrical infrastructure projects from inception to completion. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, engage stakeholders, and drive delivery within timelines, budgets, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate combines deep electrical technical expertise with strong project leadership, budgeting, and contract management skills for high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• PM certification (PMP or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• At least 10 years in electrical engineering with 5+ years in project management.
• Experience delivering large-scale electrical infrastructure/construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, scope, deliverables, and resources for electrical projects.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and expenditures within financial constraints.
• Create and manage schedules, track progress and critical path activities.
• Lead engineers, technicians and contractors, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Oversee procurement of materials and equipment and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular project status meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, develop contingency plans as needed.
• Manage contracts and variations to meet obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management and electrical installation practices.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PM Certification (PMP or equivalent)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Project Manager in George, Western Cape to oversee major electrical infrastructure projects from inception to completion. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, engage stakeholders, and drive delivery within timelines, budgets, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate combines deep electrical technical expertise with strong project leadership, budgeting, and contract management skills for high-impact projects.