Senior Electrical Project Leader - Durban Infrastructure

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation package

Private medical insurance and pension

Generous annual leave

Leadership development opportunities

Executive car allowance

Dynamic, impact-focused environment

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a distinguished Principal Electrical Project Manager to lead critical electrical infrastructure projects from inception to completion. This senior leadership role focuses on strategic planning, resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement to deliver on budget, schedule and quality.

You will guide interdisciplinary teams, negotiate with clients and contractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of electrical projects from planning to commissioning.
• Develop detailed plans with budgets, timelines and resources.
• Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring high performance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and manage client relationships.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a distinguished Principal Electrical Project Manager to lead critical electrical infrastructure projects from inception to completion. This senior leadership role focuses on strategic planning, resource management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement to deliver on budget, schedule and quality.

You will guide interdisciplinary teams, negotiate with clients and contractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous