Senior Energy Infra Project Leader – Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead major energy infrastructure initiatives in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role requires extensive experience delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget, with strong leadership and stakeholder management.

You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams and ensure regulatory and safety compliance. The position emphasizes planning, risk mitigation, and vendor management, with reporting to senior management and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) or related field.
• 10+ years in project management with 5+ years in energy infrastructure settings.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closing of complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, budget, timeline, and resources.
• Manage project teams across engineers, contractors and stakeholders; ensure collaboration and performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, environmental regulations and safety protocols.
• Manage budgets and control costs to meet financial objectives.
• Oversee procurement, contract negotiations, and vendor management.
• Report progress, challenges and outcomes to senior management and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

MS Project/Primavera

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)

Master's degree or PMP certification desirable

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead major energy infrastructure initiatives in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role requires extensive experience delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget, with strong leadership and stakeholder management.

You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams and ensure regulatory and safety compliance. The position emphasizes planning, risk mitigation, and vendor management, with reporting to senior management and a focus on