Senior PM - Energy & Power Infrastructure (Africa)

WSP Global Inc.; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Energy team, leading delivery on power generation projects across South Africa, Africa and international markets. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure safety, and drive technical quality from concept through execution.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant engineering qualification, PMP certification or equivalent, and possess 15+ years in transmission and distribution with substantial substations experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in transmission and distribution.
• PMP certification or professional registration.
• Engineering qualification from internationally recognized institution.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex power projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering complex power generation projects.
• Prepare designs, bills of quantity and tender documents for power generation projects.
• Manage schedules, budgets and resources to deliver on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, SANS standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate project activities with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Prepare project reports, cost estimates and budgets.
• Contribute to proposals by defining project scope and methodologies.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Project management

PMP certification

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Energy infrastructure

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Teams

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role

WSP Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Energy team, with proven delivery experience on power generation projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management capability, PMP certification and a relevant technical qualification to lead complex energy infrastructure projects across South Africa, the broader African continent and international markets.

As a senior project leader, you will manage multidisciplinary teams involved in the planning, design coordination and delivery of power generation projects, ensuring that technical, commercial, programme and stakeholder requirements are effectively managed from concept through to execution.

Working closely with clients, contractors, project stakeholders and technical specialists, you will be accountable for project delivery, programme management, commercial performance and technical quality, while ensuring projects are executed safely and in accordance with applicable standards for power generation environments.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering complex power generation and energy infrastructure projects.

Support the preparation of conceptual and functional designs, specifications, bills of quantity and tender documents for power generation projects.

• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources and delivery programmes to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with IEC, IEEE, SANS and client-specific standards where applicable.
• Coordinate project activities with clients, contractors, stakeholders and internal engineering disciplines.
• Lead project meetings, prepare minutes and provide clear project progress updates.
• Prepare comprehensive project reports, cost estimates and budgets.
• Contribute to proposals by preparing and reviewing project scope, methodology, schedules and budgets for consultancy services.
• Maintain relationships with internal divisions, external contractors and clients.
• Keep up to date with technical quality management procedures, developments and specifications relevant to substation project delivery.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

Relevant technical qualification from an internationally recognised institution.

PMP certification or professional registration with an internationally recognised project management institution.

• 15+ years’ experience in transmission and distribution, including substantial experience managing and delivering substation projects.

Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex power generation and energy infrastructure projects.

• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and SANS standards, as well as client-specific requirements where applicable.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical documentation, project reports, cost estimates, schedules and budgets.
• Professional registration with an internationally recognised engineering institution.
• Previous experience with system studies, primary plant and secondary plant design will be advantageous.
• Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team using collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to travel in accordance with project requirements.

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with WSP’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies.
• Contribute to the identification and management of SHEQ risks to support the achievement of Zero Harm.
• Promote WSP values and maintain a safe working environment at all times.

Maintain awareness of health and safety considerations associated with power generation and energy infrastructure project delivery.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria?

Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. At WSP, you will have the opportunity to contribute to energy infrastructure projects that strengthen power networks and support a more sustainable energy future across Africa and beyond.