Senior Water & Sanitation Project Manager

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

On-site role

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead water and sanitation infrastructure projects, overseeing design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

You will manage budgets and schedules, ensure compliance with engineering standards and environmental regulations, and coordinate with engineers, contractors, government agencies, and community representatives to deliver essential public services.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience, focused on water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Track record delivering civil infrastructure projects, especially water or wastewater.
• Solid knowledge of civil engineering principles, water treatment and sanitation systems.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; professional registration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, execution, and delivery of water and sanitation projects.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, environmental regs, and safety protocols.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, government agencies, and communities.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Civil engineering knowledge

Water/wastewater understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Professional registration (Pr. Eng) desirable

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead water and sanitation infrastructure projects, overseeing design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

You will manage budgets and schedules, ensure compliance with engineering standards and environmental regulations, and coordinate with engineers, contractors, government agencies, and community representatives to deliver essential public services.