Senior Electrical Project Lead – Infrastructure

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to spearhead large-scale infrastructure projects in Gauteng. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery, mentor engineers, and ensure adherence to budgets and timelines while upholding safety standards.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in electrical project management, and strong leadership capabilities. Relocation to Tembisa is expected for the project duration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Develop project plans: scope, resources, schedule, and budget.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Conduct site inspections and progress reviews to monitor execution and risks.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety regulations and policies.
• Manage client relationships and provide regular project updates.
• Perform technical reviews to ensure feasibility and alignment with objectives.
• Contribute to process improvements in project management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract management

Negotiation

Team mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to spearhead large-scale infrastructure projects in Gauteng. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery, mentor engineers, and ensure adherence to budgets and timelines while upholding safety standards.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in electrical project management, and strong leadership capabilities. Relocation to Tembisa is expected for the project duration.