Professional Project Manager / Construction Project Manager

LOCATION: Krugersdorp

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

 R650K to R1 Mil annual (negotiable)

An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a highly skilled and professionally registered Project Manager to plan, lead, and deliver infrastructure and built environment projects.

This role requires a strong consulting professional with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure compliance with government frameworks, and deliver projects within time, cost, and quality parameters.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Bachelor's degree in a Built Environment discipline (Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or similar)
• Professional Registration with SACPCMP as PrPM or PrCPM
• Certificate in Development & Planning for Labour Intensive Construction Projects (NQF 7)

Experience

• 5–10 years' project management experience within an engineering consulting and/or construction environment (post-registration)
• Proven experience managing full project lifecycle delivery
• Strong exposure to Local Government, public sector, or parastatal projects (preferred)
• Experience in planning, risk management, budgeting, and cost control

Advantageous

• Degree in Project Management or PMP certification
• Competency in MS Projects or similar planning software
• Occupational Health & Safety certification
• Additional certifications in MS Office, MS Excel, and project management tools
• Strong knowledge of Local & National Government processes and project implementation frameworks
• Experience with infrastructure funding applications (MIG, RBIG, NDPG, etc.)
• Strong leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation ability
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety compliance
• Understanding of environmental compliance processes
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with internal stakeholders and EPMO
• Develop detailed project plans, programmes, and cost estimates
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
• Monitor project progress and report on milestones, costs, risks, and deliverables
• Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle
• Manage stakeholder communication, including clients and government entities
• Ensure effective budget management, forecasting, and cost control
• Conduct post-project evaluations and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and regulatory standards