Senior Infrastructure Project Manager — Hybrid

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Senior Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure development projects in Nelspruit (Mbombela). You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery of large-scale initiatives that drive regional development.

The role requires at least 7 years in infrastructure project management, a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management within infrastructure development.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in Mpumalanga.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure engineering, construction methods, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management.
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; PMP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of infrastructure projects from conception to handover.
• Develop detailed project plans: scope, resources, budget, risk.
• Oversee execution with adherence to standards, safety and env policies.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants and regulators.
• Monitor progress and take corrective actions for deviations.
• Present progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

PMP certification (advantageous)

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Senior Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure development projects in Nelspruit (Mbombela). You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery of large-scale initiatives that drive regional development.

The role requires at least 7 years in infrastructure project management, a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, and excellent stakeholder management.