Senior Public Projects Lead — Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Public sector exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in the North West province seeks a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major public sector initiatives in Klerksdorp and surrounding areas. This hybrid role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to ensure projects meet government requirements, stay on schedule, and remain within budget.

You will liaise with government departments, community stakeholders, and private partners to drive infrastructure and community development projects that benefit local

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, engineering, urban planning, or related field.
• Minimum of 9 years of project management experience, with focus on public sector.
• Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure or community development projects.
• Strong understanding of public procurement and government regulations.
• Experience managing hybrid work environments.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.
• Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of public sector projects.
• Develop scopes, objectives, deliverables, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage resources including personnel, contractors, and equipment.
• Coordinate with government agencies and community leaders.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and ethics.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement solutions.
• Provide progress reports to authorities and stakeholders.
• Manage project finances, including expenditures and invoices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Public sector projects

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Tools

PM software

Job description

Placements24 in the North West province seeks a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major public sector initiatives in Klerksdorp and surrounding areas. This hybrid role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to ensure projects meet government requirements, stay on schedule, and remain within budget.

You will liaise with government departments, community stakeholders, and private partners to drive infrastructure and community development projects that benefit local