Senior Urban Redevelopment Project Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, South Africa, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead major urban redevelopment initiatives, coordinating construction, infrastructure upgrades, community engagement and stakeholder alignment.

You will drive planning, budgeting, risk assessment, and compliance with zoning, building codes and environmental standards, guiding diverse teams and public consultations to secure buy-in.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, architecture or related field.
• Master's degree or PMP certification is highly advantageous.
• 8–10 years of progressive project management experience in urban planning or large-scale development.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects and regulatory approvals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and handover of urban redevelopment projects.
• Manage timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and procurement with third-party providers.
• Coordinate with municipal authorities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors and community groups.
• Ensure compliance with zoning, building codes, environmental standards and policies.
• Lead project teams, assess risks, communicate progress to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget mgmt

Communication

Problem-solving

GIS proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Urban Planning / Civil Eng / Architecture

Tools

GIS software

PM software

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, South Africa, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead major urban redevelopment initiatives, coordinating construction, infrastructure upgrades, community engagement and stakeholder alignment.

You will drive planning, budgeting, risk assessment, and compliance with zoning, building codes and environmental standards, guiding diverse teams and public consultations to secure buy-in.