Senior Project Manager - Tourism & Hospitality Development

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Growth opportunities

Performance bonuses

Leave allowance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager for our hospitality and tourism development projects. This role is based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA, overseeing projects from feasibility to construction and launch.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules, and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with investors and government bodies to deliver world-class tourism experiences.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of proven experience in project management for development projects.
• Experience in tourism, hospitality, or real estate sectors.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera.
• Ability to manage large-scale construction from conception to completion.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end management of hospitality and tourism development projects.
• Develop project plans: scope, feasibility, budgeting, scheduling, resources.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, contractors, regulators.
• Oversee construction, ensure quality, safety, budget adherence.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communications with investors/government.
• Conduct site assessments and due diligence for new opportunities.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with contingency plans.
• Ensure permits and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports, forecasts, and senior-management updates.
• Drive success through leadership and team coordination in Nelspruit office.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Real Estate, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading developer and operator of hospitality and tourism ventures, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee new development projects. This role is office-based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA, offering a central hub for managing diverse projects across the region. You will be responsible for guiding projects from concept and feasibility studies through to design, construction, and operational launch. This Project Management position requires a strong understanding of the hospitality industry, construction, and stakeholder management. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for developing world-class tourism experiences, this is an exceptional career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of hospitality and tourism development projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, feasibility assessments, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate closely with architects, designers, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, and budget constraints.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain effective communication channels with investors, government bodies, and local communities.
• Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and due diligence for new project opportunities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing proactive contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant permits, licenses, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare detailed project reports, financial forecasts, and performance updates for senior management.
• Drive project success through strong leadership and effective team coordination within the Nelspruit office.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of proven experience in Project Management, with a significant focus on development projects within the tourism, hospitality, or real estate sectors.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale construction and development projects from conception to completion.
• Strong understanding of the hospitality industry, including operations, design, and market trends.
• Knowledge of construction management, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Excellent financial management skills, with experience managing substantial project budgets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Real Estate, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must be comfortable working from our Nelspruit office.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary of R.
• Opportunity to shape significant tourism and hospitality developments in the region.
• Work within a dynamic and growth-oriented industry.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Performance bonuses tied to project success and company growth.
• Generous annual leave and potential for travel.