Senior Project Manager

PCI Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Africa, a leader in water and wastewater treatment, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-value water and sanitation projects from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of industrial/mining/water sector experience, a BSc/BTech in engineering, and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and ISO 9001:2015 practices.

Qualifications

• BSc/BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience in industrial, mining, or water sector projects.
• Strong track record in managing complex project teams.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards, procurement, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle management of water and industrial projects.
• Interface with engineering disciplines and subcontractors.
• Oversee commercial, contractual, and legal project aspects.
• Manage health & safety, project budgets, quality plans, and risk mitigation.
• Implement ISO 9001:2015 best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

BSc/BTech in Engineering

Job description

PCI Africa, a proudly ISO 9001-certified leader in water and wastewater treatment, is on the hunt for top talent to help tackle South Africa and Africa’s most pressing water challenges. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative solutions that make a real impact. Join a powerhouse team of industry-leading engineers who are passionate about sustainability, excellence, and driving change.

The Snr. Project Manager will lead high-value water and sanitation projects from concept to completion. If you’re driven by structure, thrive under pressure, and bring strong commercial, technical, and leadership capabilities, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle management of water and industrial projects
• Interface with engineering disciplines and subcontractors
• Oversee commercial, contractual, and legal project aspects
• Manage health & safety, project budgets, quality plans, and risk mitigation
• Implement ISO 9001:2015 best practices

Minimum Requirements

• BSc/BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering
• 10+ years’ experience in industrial, mining, or water sector projects
• Strong track record in managing complex project teams
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards, procurement, and commissioning