Water Infrastructure Project Lead — Mossel Bay

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Water Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure initiatives in Mossel Bay. You will guide feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning while upholding environmental standards and project objectives.

The ideal candidate has a civil/environmental engineering background with 6+ years in project management within the water sector, plus strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. This role offers a dynamic, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Project management experience in civil infrastructure or water sector.
• Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and clients.
• Solid understanding of water treatment and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of water and wastewater projects.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources for timely delivery.
• Oversee engineering teams, contractors, and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits.
• Conduct site investigations, feasibility studies, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with government agencies and community stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Water/wastewater systems knowledge

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's degree or relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Water Project Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure initiatives in Mossel Bay. You will guide feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning while upholding environmental standards and project objectives.

The ideal candidate has a civil/environmental engineering background with 6+ years in project management within the water sector, plus strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. This role offers a dynamic, community-focused environment.