Senior Water & Sanitation PM - Lead Major Infra in Pretoria

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for Pretoria, Gauteng to lead major water and sanitation infrastructure projects across the region. This role requires strong leadership and a track record of delivering complex capital projects on time and within budget.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management with 5+ years in water/sewage projects, a civil/environmental engineering degree, and PMI credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience, with 5+ years in water and sanitation projects.
• Master's degree or PMI certification (PMP/CPM) is highly advantageous.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of water and sanitation infrastructure projects from initiation to close-out.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule, budget and resources.
• Oversee project teams including engineers, contractors and site personnel.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures and implement cost-control measures.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations and environmental requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication among clients, government agencies and community representatives.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage contract administration and procurement for services and materials.
• Prepare regular progress reports and present status updates to senior management and clients.
• Champion best practices in project management and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master's degree or PMP/CPM

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for Pretoria, Gauteng to lead major water and sanitation infrastructure projects across the region. This role requires strong leadership and a track record of delivering complex capital projects on time and within budget.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management with 5+ years in water/sewage projects, a civil/environmental engineering degree, and PMI credentials.