Senior Project Manager - Oil & Gas Infrastructure

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Bonuses

Company vehicle

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to lead significant oil and gas infrastructure projects. You will oversee planning, procurement, construction and commissioning, with a focus on safety, quality and environmental compliance while guiding multi‑discipline teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, 10+ years in project management, PMP is desirable, and proven experience delivering projects with budgets over R100

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related) or Construction Management is required.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with substantial oil and gas infrastructure exposure.
• Proven history of managing projects with budgets exceeding R100 million.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, contract management, and procurement processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of oil and gas infrastructure projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Oversee project teams, including engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, to ensure effective collaboration.
• Implement robust risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential project issues.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental requirements.
• Manage project finances, track costs, and report on project status to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Execution

Budget management

Schedule management

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related) or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead significant infrastructure projects within the oil and gas sector in Soweto. This demanding role requires exceptional leadership, planning, and execution skills to manage complex projects from inception through to completion. You will be responsible for budget control, schedule adherence, risk management, and ensuring the successful delivery of high‑value projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of managing large‑scale engineering and construction projects in a challenging industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of oil and gas infrastructure projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Oversee project teams, including engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, to ensure effective collaboration.
• Implement robust risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential project issues.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental requirements.
• Manage project finances, track costs, and report on project status to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related) or Construction Management.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with substantial experience in the oil and gas infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects with budgets exceeding R100 million.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, contract management, and procurement processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Performance‑based bonuses tied to project success.
• Company vehicle and allowances.
• Opportunities for advanced professional development and training.
• Work on impactful, large‑scale projects shaping the energy landscape.