Senior Strategic Projects & Programs Lead — Infrastructure

Ontec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in South Africa seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive large-scale water and electricity projects. This role demands ownership of the project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery while aligning with strategic goals. Successful candidates will have over 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and proven leadership skills. Candidates are required to submit a detailed CV with a motivation profile and hold a valid driver's license. Competitive remuneration offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior capacity.
• Proven track record managing high-value infrastructure projects in water and/or electricity engineering.
• Experience in the South African public sector advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs and take corrective action.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Project management tools

Communication skills

Financial literacy

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Additional qualifications in Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

A leading infrastructure firm in South Africa seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive large-scale water and electricity projects. This role demands ownership of the project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery while aligning with strategic goals. Successful candidates will have over 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and proven leadership skills. Candidates are required to submit a detailed CV with a motivation profile and hold a valid driver's license. Competitive remuneration offered.