Senior Infrastructure Project Leader | Drive Public Works

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Professional development

Impactful projects

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Lead Project Manager to drive major infrastructure developments in Welkom, Free State. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery, from scoping through commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role demands a master’s degree in engineering or PM, 10+ years of infrastructure experience, and strong stakeholder engagement with public or private sector partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Project Management.
• 10+ years in progressive project management for infrastructure.
• Experience managing large-scale public or private infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with SA government procurement processes and regs.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closure of major infrastructure projects.
• Develop and manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Oversee contract negotiations and manage vendor/contractor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, environmental and safety standards.
• Provide leadership to project teams and foster collaboration.
• Report status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget management

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiations

Education

Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering or PM

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Lead Project Manager to drive major infrastructure developments in Welkom, Free State. You will oversee end-to-end project delivery, from scoping through commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role demands a master’s degree in engineering or PM, 10+ years of infrastructure experience, and strong stakeholder engagement with public or private sector partners.