253 Construction Management jobs in South Africa

Application period 06-May-2024 to 22-May-2024

Functional Responsibilities:

Depending on the business needs, this position could be International ICA or Local ICA. If a local position is defined, the salary scale will be determined in line with UNOPS HR policies.

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Construction Management Engineer, the Prison Infrastructure Specialist will provide technical services in all prison infrastructure activities.

1. Technical Support
   • Facilitate the planning and implementation of prison infrastructure activities.
   • Assist the Lead Construction Management Engineer with monitoring, control, and assessment of prison designs produced by consultants.
2. General Construction
   • Liaise closely with engineering personnel, ensuring accuracy of prison engineering activities.
   • Support the Lead Construction Management Engineer in identifying and solving prison construction issues in a timely manner.
3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
   • Support the Lead Construction Management Engineer in the implementation of quality plans for the project to ensure the specified quality of work from the penitentiary perspective is achieved.
   • Support monitoring and evaluation of prison infrastructure activities.
4. Knowledge Sharing
   • Participate in the prison project evaluation process, highlighting challenges associated with the project and feeding back into a continuous improvement cycle.
   • Provide training and knowledge transfer about prison building best practices and lessons learned to national &/or contractor personnel, including advice on good prison construction practices, and appropriate security standards.

To access the full list of roles and responsibilities, please download the Terms Of Reference attached to the announcement.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

1. Education
   • Master’s degree or equivalent in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field, is required.
   • Bachelor’s level degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field in combination with additional years of experience, is acceptable in the absence of a master’s level degree.
2. Work Experience
   • Proven experience of 5 years (or more depending on the level of study) in the planning, design, and/or evaluation of prison infrastructure projects.
   • Extensive knowledge of norms, regulations of prison systems such as the International Minimum Rules for deprivation of liberty (Nelson Mandela rules and the Bangkok, Beijing, and Havana Rules) is required.
   • Work experience or proven knowledge of addressing the triple planetary crisis in infrastructure projects is an advantage.
3. Key Skills
   • Ability to use G-Suite software: Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets is an advantage.
   • Ability to write technical and executive reports is an advantage.
4. Language requirements
   • Proficient in English (spoken & written) is required.
   • Knowledge of Dutch is an important advantage.
   • Knowledge of Spanish or another UN language is an advantage.

UNOPS is an inclusive employer, so we invite women and men to apply regardless of their ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to promoting equitable representation. We appreciate that people who self-determine themselves as Afro-descendants, indigenous as well as people with disabilities, members of the LGTBIQ+ communities and/or other underrepresented groups in national contexts, voluntarily indicate so in the motivation letter when applying for this vacancy.

Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!

Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Application period 06-May-2024 to 22-May-2024

Functional Responsibilities:

Depending on the business needs, this position could be International ICA or Local ICA. If a local position is defined, the salary scale will be determined in line with UNOPS HR policies.

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Construction Management Engineer, the Prison Infrastructure Specialist will provide technical services in all prison infrastructure activities.

1. Technical Support
   • Facilitate the planning and implementation of prison infrastructure activities.
   • Assist the Lead Construction Management Engineer with monitoring, control, and assessment of prison designs produced by consultants.
2. General Construction
   • Liaise closely with engineering personnel, ensuring accuracy of prison engineering activities.
   • Support the Lead Construction Management Engineer in identifying and solving prison construction issues in a timely manner.
3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
   • Support the Lead Construction Management Engineer in the implementation of quality plans for the project to ensure the specified quality of work from the penitentiary perspective is achieved.
   • Support monitoring and evaluation of prison infrastructure activities.
4. Knowledge Sharing
   • Participate in the prison project evaluation process, highlighting challenges associated with the project and feeding back into a continuous improvement cycle.
   • Provide training and knowledge transfer about prison building best practices and lessons learned to national &/or contractor personnel, including advice on good prison construction practices, and appropriate security standards.

To access the full list of roles and responsibilities, please download the Terms Of Reference attached to the announcement.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

1. Education
   • Master’s degree or equivalent in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field, is required.
   • Bachelor’s level degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field in combination with additional years of experience, is acceptable in the absence of a master’s level degree.
2. Work Experience
   • Proven experience of 5 years (or more depending on the level of study) in the planning, design, and/or evaluation of prison infrastructure projects.
   • Extensive knowledge of norms, regulations of prison systems such as the International Minimum Rules for deprivation of liberty (Nelson Mandela rules and the Bangkok, Beijing, and Havana Rules) is required.
   • Work experience or proven knowledge of addressing the triple planetary crisis in infrastructure projects is an advantage.
3. Key Skills
   • Ability to use G-Suite software: Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets is an advantage.
   • Ability to write technical and executive reports is an advantage.
4. Language requirements
   • Proficient in English (spoken & written) is required.
   • Knowledge of Dutch is an important advantage.
   • Knowledge of Spanish or another UN language is an advantage.

UNOPS is an inclusive employer, so we invite women and men to apply regardless of their ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to promoting equitable representation. We appreciate that people who self-determine themselves as Afro-descendants, indigenous as well as people with disabilities, members of the LGTBIQ+ communities and/or other underrepresented groups in national contexts, voluntarily indicate so in the motivation letter when applying for this vacancy.

Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!

Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project execution plans (PEPs), schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments.
• Align project scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and BOQs.

• Oversee day-to-day project operations, ensuring work is on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor progress using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Manage cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.

• Manage EPC, O&M, and subcontractor contracts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, government bodies, and suppliers.
• Coordinate with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Eskom, municipalities, and financial institutions.

• Develop and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Track project cash flows, invoicing, and cost control.
• Report regularly on project financial health to senior management.

• Identify potential risks (technical, commercial, environmental) and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and health and safety regulations (OHSA/ISO standards).

• Implement QA/QC processes and safety protocols.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Lead safety audits and toolbox talks on construction sites.

• Supervise system integration, testing, and commissioning of BESS and other renewable energy assets.
• Ensure all punch lists are resolved and handover documentation is complete.
• Train operations teams and prepare as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

• With a background in energy storage and renewables, the project manager typically:
• Manages grid-tied and off-grid BESS installations (e.g., lithium-ion systems).
• Oversees integration of BESS with solar PV, wind, or hybrid systems.
• Liaises with utilities (e.g., Eskom) for grid connection and compliance with grid codes.
• Coordinates with OEMs and technology providers (e.g., battery suppliers, inverter manufacturers).
• Handles SCADA integration, EMS configuration, and performance testing.

• Managing civils and structural works for solar farms, substations, and BESS containers.
• Ensuring compliance with local building codes, NHBRC regulations, and municipal by-laws.
• Leading local community engagement and managing local subcontractors in compliance with BBBEE policies.
• Navigating environmental regulations (e.g., NEMA) and permitting processes (e.g., REIPPP, municipal approvals).

• Software : MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, PVSyst, HOMER, SAP, Excel (Advanced), SCADA platforms
• Standards : SANS, NRS, IEC, IEEE, NEC
• Soft Skills : Leadership, communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, strategic planning

• +10 Years construction experience including BESS project management experience preferably with a minimum of 5 years in renewable energy projects
• Experience managing large teams
• Construction experience in South Africa
• Constructed at least on BESS project with a minimum capacity of 50 NW

Project Manager – Conferences

26,000–34,000 ZAR per month basic + bonus schemes

Global Insight Conferences (GIC) — a market-leading conference and exhibition company — is looking for an ambitious, hardworking and talented individual to join our growing team as a Project Manager / Conference Producer.

Who We Are

We don't just run business conferences; we set the standard. We produce high-quality, bespoke business conferences — live and virtual — in the UK and abroad. You'll join a passionate, friendly, driven team that invests in its people and rapidly develops them into market-leading professionals.

Who We're Looking For

You're already a strong, proactive conference producer with proven experience of researching, planning and delivering profitable events. We're committed to developing those who want to grow and become industry experts, so you'll have ample opportunity for career progression and management if you can bring:

• 2+ years' experience producing B2B events (conference experience is a big plus)
• Minimum grade B/6 in Maths & English Language at GCSE (or IB equivalent) plus a strong set of A Levels
• A pro-active, positive attitude with a passion for results and making things happen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (email campaigns and phone work are essential)
• Ambition, drive and passion, plus a calm but urgent approach to deadlines
• Commercial curiosity and a self-directing, tenacious work ethic

What You'll Be Doing

As a Conference Producer you'll be responsible for creating high-quality, profitable conferences from scratch — researching, planning, writing and briefing other departments to deliver an outstanding experience for delegates, speakers and sponsors. You'll handle:

• In-depth sales & telephone research
• Programme and commercial copywriting
• Speaker acquisition from top brands
• Project lifecycle and task prioritisation
• Quality and commercial success indicators for each event
• Excel and data planning/management
• LinkedIn strategy and ROI
• External stakeholder management (speakers/sponsors)
• Internal collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Topic generation and innovation

This role suits highly organised, commercially minded, high-energy self-starters with exceptional organisational, research, grammar and creative writing skills.

What's In It For You

We don't just hire you — we invest in you. Benefits include:

• Competitive salaries & bonus schemes regularly reviewed
• Remote work flexibility
• Referral scheme: know someone great? We'll pay you £500 for your recommendation
• Charity & environmental initiatives: nominate causes close to your heart for our quarterly donations
• Equal, inclusive & diverse culture: over 80% of our leadership team is female, and we employ above the national average rates of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds

Ready to Apply?

Re-read the job specification. Do you have the credentials, passion and drive?

You do? THEN APPLY NOW

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R26 000,00 - R34 000,00 per month

Experience:

• events production: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How you'll make an impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Overview

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all project stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Responsibilities

• Execute project delivery/O&M per international contracts, ensuring projects meet contracted profit targets.
• Organize and coordinate cross-functional project teams, effectively allocating company resources to ensure project completion on schedule, within budget, and meeting technical, safety, and quality requirements.
• Analyze, gather, and identify all project requirements and deliverables; develop comprehensive project execution plans and mitigation strategies.
• Establish and manage a project risk management matrix, proactively identifying and mitigating project risks to avoid execution issues.
• Support company and departmental management functions, ensuring project execution is reasonable, effective, and compliant.
• Maintain strong client relationships on-site, understand customer needs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Oversee and manage contractors according to plan, driving progress on various overseas projects to meet deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Technology, or a related STEM field.
• Proficient English communication skills (spoken) for daily operations. Must be willing to be based overseas and possess the ability to adapt to diverse cultures and living environments.
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent resilience under pressure, leadership capabilities, and team-building skills. Outstanding communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office suite. Valid driver's license preferred.
• Proficiency in an additional language (e.g., French, Spanish, Arabic, etc.) is a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and adaptability to proactively respond to changing external environments.
• Have experience studying or living in China, or be fluent in Mandarin as a working language, with preference given.