Senior Utilities Infrastructure Project Manager

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension/retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks an experienced Project Manager for utility infrastructure projects (power, water, or similar). You will plan, execute, and close projects, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and regulators to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and maintaining schedules, with a focus on risk mitigation and clear status reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management for utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure from inception to completion.
• Knowledge of utility regulations and industry standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of utility infrastructure projects from planning to close-out.
• Oversee budgets, cost control and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, suppliers and regulators.
• Ensure safety, environmental standards and industry best practices.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules and mitigate risks.
• Report project status to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

MS Project

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks an experienced Project Manager for utility infrastructure projects (power, water, or similar). You will plan, execute, and close projects, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and regulators to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and maintaining schedules, with a focus on risk mitigation and clear status reporting to senior management.