Job Description
About the Role
Hire Resolve’s client, a Civil Engineering company, is seeking a Project Manager (Water and Sanitation Projects) to join their team in Johannesburg, GP. The successful candidate will be involved in planning, design, and implementation of water and sanitation infrastructure projects across the public and private sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing and guiding the design team
- Preparing and presenting weekly and monthly reports progress reports to the management team and clients
- Ensuring compliance with the statutory requirements for water and wastewater construction projects
- Overall contract/project management, attendance of progress meetings, preparation of payment certificates, dealing with contractual claims
- Facilitating approval of drawings by all relevant bodies
- Conducting site inspection and ensuring that safety and quality standards are adhered to
- Developing detailed project plans (MS Project), scopes, objectives, and managing project progress to meet deadlines and milestones
- Ensuring resource availability and allocation
- Delivering every project on time within budget and scope
- Managing client relationships with clear written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrating strong commercial understanding to ensure financial condition of the project is accurately monitored and reported
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Applying problem-solving skills and risk anticipation
- Utilizing Engineering Contracts Management (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, GCC) and Project Risk Management techniques
- Coordinating internal resources and contractors for flawless execution of project
- Ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within the budget, and scope of an extremely high quality
- Implementing verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
- Measuring project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
- Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Implementing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act recommendations from audits carried out within the project environment
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in water and sanitation construction projects
- 5 years of experience in project management with a good understanding of project execution, preferably with some exposure to engineering contracting models
- Sewer reticulation design skills
- Basic level MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Power Point skills required
- Intermediary MS Excel and MS Project skills required
- Bachelor’s degree (Bsc. or B.Tech) or similar in the built environment (Civil, Construction Management)
- Ability to manage financial budgets
- Proven track record in managing construction projects in water and sanitation
Salary & Benefits
No salary information is provided in the original job description.
Contact Information
Email your CV to [hireresolve@.za](mailto:hireresolve@.za) or visit our website at [.za](http://.za). You can also connect with Sonique Beetge at [.za](mailto:.za).
How to Apply
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About Project Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the demand for skilled project managers continues to grow, driven by the increasing need for effective leadership and coordination in various industries. Typically, project management roles are found across multiple sectors, including technology, financial services, manufacturing, and construction. Generally, professionals with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities are in high demand.
When it comes to salary expectations for project managers in Gauteng, a broad range of R600 000 to R1 200 000 per annum is often cited, although this can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Commonly, experienced professionals with advanced qualifications and significant work experience may earn higher salaries, while those starting their careers or in smaller organizations may earn lower rates. Salary variations can also occur based on the specific skills and qualifications required for each role.
Common skills required for project management roles include strong leadership and communication abilities, ability to plan and coordinate projects effectively, technical knowledge of project management tools and methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and PRINCE2, business acumen, problem-solving skills, and adaptability. Other useful skills include stakeholder management, risk management, and quality assurance.
Project managers are commonly employed in various industries, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare. In the technology industry, for example, project managers may oversee the development of software applications or hardware products. In financial services, they may coordinate projects related to investment banking, asset management, or risk management.
For career progression and development opportunities, experienced project managers often pursue advanced qualifications such as a Master’s degree in Project Management or a related field. They may also seek to move into senior leadership positions, such as Programme Manager or Portfolio Manager, where they can oversee multiple projects and teams. Additionally, many organizations offer training and professional development programs for project managers, providing opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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