Water & Sanitation Project Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 450,000 - 700,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

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Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Community Project Manager role focused on Water and Sanitation in Upington, South Africa. You will oversee planning, implementation and delivery of critical water and sanitation projects, coordinating with communities, contractors and government bodies.

The role combines remote project leadership with on-site supervision in Upington and surrounding areas, requiring strong PM skills and civil/environmental engineering insight to improve public health and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
At least 4 years of project management experience in water and sanitation infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of water supply and sanitation systems.
Experience with community engagement and stakeholder management.
Willingness to travel within the Upington region.

Responsibilities

Manage full lifecycle of water and sanitation projects from initiation to close.
Develop detailed project plans with scope, budgets, and timelines.
Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and government agencies.
Engage with communities to ensure local participation and ownership.
Prepare progress reports and impact assessments for donors.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Oversee training on operation and maintenance of systems.