Water Industry Project Manager: Lead, Deliver, Optimize

Watercare Innovations; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Employment

Growth opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Watercare Innovations in South Africa seeks a Project Manager to plan, execute, and close projects within defined timelines and budgets. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders to ensure objectives are met.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 10 years in project management (civil engineering preferred), and a PMP or PRINCE2; you will manage mining-related projects, monitor risks, and drive best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous.
• 10 years’ experience in project management (advantageous – Civil Engineering).
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in managing or executing projects in the mining sector would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Allocate resources and assign responsibilities.
• Lead project teams to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to project scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on project status and performance.
• Manage expectations and resolve any issues or conflicts.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Track project costs and ensure financial control.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify potential risks and issues.
• Develop mitigation plans and contingency strategies.
• Monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements.
• Conduct project reviews and evaluations.
• Lead and motivate project team members.
• Facilitate collaboration and effective communication.
• Provide guidance and support to the team.
• Prepare project reports and documentation.
• Maintain accurate project records.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and lessons learned.

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time and budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Watercare Innovations in South Africa seeks a Project Manager to plan, execute, and close projects within defined timelines and budgets. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders to ensure objectives are met.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 10 years in project management (civil engineering preferred), and a PMP or PRINCE2; you will manage mining-related projects, monitor risks, and drive best practices.