Senior Project Manager: Industrial Infrastructure Lead

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, retirement and insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale industrial infrastructure initiatives in Soweto and surrounding areas. You will drive the full project lifecycle, from initiation through closure, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring delivery on time, budget and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical) and has at least seven years of project management experience, with a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical) or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience in industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of PMI/PRINCE2 project management methodologies.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience with contract management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of industrial infrastructure projects, from conception to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Manage project risks, identify potential issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and lead project teams, including engineers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental policies.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and milestones to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

PMI/PRINCE2

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale industrial infrastructure initiatives in Soweto and surrounding areas. You will drive the full project lifecycle, from initiation through closure, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring delivery on time, budget and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical) and has at least seven years of project management experience, with a proven track record in