Senior Energy Infrastructure Program Manager (Soweto)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous leave

Dev opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex energy infrastructure projects from inception to handover. Based in Soweto, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years of project management experience in large-scale energy, and PMP/PRINCE2 certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or related field.
• Master's degree or MBA is advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years in project management with at least 7 years in large-scale energy projects.
• PM certification (PMP or PRINCE2) highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of EPC processes and budgeting/scheduling/risk management.
• Experience managing projects from initiation to commissioning and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of energy infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed project plans: scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Manage procurement: tender evaluation, contract negotiation, vendor management.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure HSEQ standards throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clients, government, communities.
• Report status to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

PM Certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex energy infrastructure projects from inception to handover. Based in Soweto, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years of project management experience in large-scale energy, and PMP/PRINCE2 certification.