Senior Project Manager — Water & Sanitation Infra

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major water and sanitation infrastructure projects in Rustenburg, North West. You will guide projects from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and high quality.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a solid background in civil engineering PM with water sector experience. This is a senior position with exposure to critical public infrastructure.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering project management, with at least 5 years in water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale infrastructure projects in South Africa.
• Strong understanding of water treatment processes, distribution networks, and wastewater management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of PMBOK methodologies and software such as MS Project and Primavera.
• Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Professional registration (e.g., Pr Eng, Pr CPM) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution and delivery of water and sanitation projects in Rustenburg.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets and resources.
• Manage project finances, ensuring cost control and profitability.
• Lead and motivate project teams including engineers and contractors.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks.
• Liaise with stakeholders including government authorities, clients and community representatives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health & safety standards and QA protocols.
• Prepare regular progress reports for senior management and clients.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Budgeting

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering

Professional registration (Pr Eng, Pr CPM) desirable

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major water and sanitation infrastructure projects in Rustenburg, North West. You will guide projects from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and high quality.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a solid background in civil engineering PM with water sector experience. This is a senior position with exposure to critical public infrastructure.