Senior Electrical Project Lead — Infrastructure (Pretoria)

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Project Manager in Pretoria to spearhead major electrical infrastructure projects from concept to completion. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, budgets, and timelines, and coordinate with clients and authorities to ensure safety and quality at every phase.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years in project management, with at least 5 years on large-scale electrical projects, plus strong leadership abilities and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in project management, with at least 5 years on large-scale electrical projects.
• Strong leadership and decisive decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and closing of electrical engineering projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage project teams including engineers, site supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Develop detailed project plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor progress and implement timely solutions to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders on objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, codes and industry standards.
• Oversee procurement for electrical equipment and services, including contract negotiations.
• Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management and clients.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure quality of work.
• Drive continuous improvement within project management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical engineering

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree

PMP certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Project Manager in Pretoria to spearhead major electrical infrastructure projects from concept to completion. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, budgets, and timelines, and coordinate with clients and authorities to ensure safety and quality at every phase.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years in project management, with at least 5 years on large-scale electrical projects, plus strong leadership abilities and a track record of