Senior Project Manager, Energy Infrastructure (Hybrid/Remote)

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager for Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA. The role oversees large-scale energy infrastructure projects from conception to handover in a hybrid setup balancing on-site and remote work.

Requirements include a technical Engineering degree, 10+ years in project management (5+ in energy), and PMI/PRINCE2 knowledge. Strong leadership and vendor management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• At least 10 years of progressive project management experience, with 5+ years in energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of energy infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans (scope, schedule, budget).
• Oversee execution, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
• Manage contracts, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and stakeholders.
• Present progress reports to senior management.
• Ensure projects meet budgets and timelines.

Skills

PM methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

PM software

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's/MBA

Tools

PM software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager for Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA. The role oversees large-scale energy infrastructure projects from conception to handover in a hybrid setup balancing on-site and remote work.

Requirements include a technical Engineering degree, 10+ years in project management (5+ in energy), and PMI/PRINCE2 knowledge. Strong leadership and vendor management skills are essential.