Senior Urban Development Project Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performanceBon

Medical and retirement benefits

Paid annual leave and study leave

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Lead Project Manager to spearhead large urban development initiatives in Tembisa. You will align municipal planning, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory requirements to deliver transformative projects with lasting community impact.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of project management experience in urban development, proven leadership, and strong negotiation and communication skills to manage multi-stakeholder teams and complex programmes from

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience with a focus on urban development.
• Successful track record managing complex multi-stakeholder development projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of large urban development projects with strategic alignment.
• Coordinate with government bodies, communities, and developers for progress and approvals.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources with meticulous attention to detail.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for development sites.
• Lead stakeholder consultations and ensure clear communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with zoning, building regs and environmental assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Urban Planning or Civil Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Lead Project Manager to spearhead large urban development initiatives in Tembisa. You will align municipal planning, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory requirements to deliver transformative projects with lasting community impact.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of project management experience in urban development, proven leadership, and strong negotiation and communication skills to manage multi-stakeholder teams and complex programmes from