Senior Infrastructure & Urban Development Lead (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary package

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an experienced Infrastructure Development Manager to oversee urban planning and civil engineering infrastructure for major projects in Mahikeng, North West. You will lead feasibility studies, design coordination, and delivery of roads, water, sanitation, and power infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years in infrastructure development, with Pr Eng registration and strong leadership, regulatory, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a strong emphasis on urban planning and infrastructure development.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is essential.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in infrastructure development, project management, and urban planning, preferably in property development.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale residential or mixed-use development infrastructure.
• Knowledge of municipal planning processes, zoning regulations, and environmental impact assessment procedures in South Africa.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles for municipal services.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and teams.
• Experience in contract management and dispute resolution.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in Mahikeng and other locations within the North West province.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement infrastructure development strategies for new urban projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and risk analyses for infrastructure components.
• Coordinate the design and engineering of roads, stormwater systems, water supply, and wastewater networks.
• Manage relationships with external consultants, government agencies, and utility providers.
• Oversee procurement, tender evaluations, and contract administration for infrastructure works.
• Ensure designs and installations comply with South African standards, bylaws, and environmental regulations.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to deliver on time and within cost.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure quality and integrity of infrastructure works.
• Facilitate community engagement and address stakeholder concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an experienced Infrastructure Development Manager to oversee urban planning and civil engineering infrastructure for major projects in Mahikeng, North West. You will lead feasibility studies, design coordination, and delivery of roads, water, sanitation, and power infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years in infrastructure development, with Pr Eng registration and strong leadership, regulatory, and stakeholder management skills.