Senior Infrastructure Project Lead — Hybrid, Large-Scale Delivery

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a Lead Project Manager to drive large-scale infrastructure initiatives from concept to delivery, leading cross‑functional teams, managing scope, schedule, budget and risk, and ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.

The role features a hybrid work model with on-site presence for key milestones and remote work for planning and reporting, while coordinating with government bodies, contractors, and suppliers and mentoring project teams toward timely, quality

Qualifications

• Must have extensive leadership experience overseeing large infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and risk across complex programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and closure of multiple large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, resources, budget and risk assessments.
• Lead and mentor project teams to foster collaboration and high performance.
• Manage contracts, permits, progress reports and financial records.
• Coordinate with government agencies, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders for smooth delivery.
• Implement and monitor quality control to meet standards.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct site visits and progress meetings, on-site and virtual.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Negotiation

Communication

PMP/PRINCE2 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a Lead Project Manager to drive large-scale infrastructure initiatives from concept to delivery, leading cross‑functional teams, managing scope, schedule, budget and risk, and ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.

The role features a hybrid work model with on-site presence for key milestones and remote work for planning and reporting, while coordinating with government bodies, contractors, and suppliers and mentoring project teams toward timely, quality