Senior Energy Infrastructure Project Leader

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Career advancement

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa's North West province, based in Rustenburg, seeks a seasoned Energy Infrastructure Project Manager to lead critical projects from planning through delivery. The role demands strong leadership and deep knowledge of energy infrastructure, budgets, schedules and stakeholder relations.

You will oversee on-time, within-budget execution, coordinating with internal teams, contractors and regulators to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree or PMP certification desirable.
• 10+ years in large-scale infrastructure projects, with energy sector focus.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of energy infrastructure projects, from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and contractual obligations.
• Communicate project status and key decisions to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk management

Budget management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's degree or PMP

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa's North West province, based in Rustenburg, seeks a seasoned Energy Infrastructure Project Manager to lead critical projects from planning through delivery. The role demands strong leadership and deep knowledge of energy infrastructure, budgets, schedules and stakeholder relations.

You will oversee on-time, within-budget execution, coordinating with internal teams, contractors and regulators to ensure safety and compliance.