302 Infrastructure Development jobs in South Africa
Manager Infrastructure Development
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Job category: Construction Project Management
Location: Roodepoort
Contract: Permanent
Business Unit: Constantia Kloof
Remuneration: R 1,347,878.00
EE position: No
IntroductionThe incumbent will manage infrastructure development staff and delivery of construction projects across all SANBS sites. This role is required to fulfil the following objectives:
- Provide effective and efficient planning and management of construction projects across SANBS.
- Provide financial planning, cost estimation and effective cost control on construction projects.
- Provide risk management guidance on contracting approach and on construction projects operations.
KPA 1: Financial Objectives - Effective Budget and Cost Management
- Develop cost estimates to inform annual capex budget for construction projects.
- Advise on the cost of the project considering alternative design and construction options.
- Advise on alternative procurement options for the construction project.
- Prepare initial budget estimates to test feasibility of proposals.
- Investigate market and advise business on likely effect of market conditions.
- Prepare, maintain and develop a project cost plan and cash flow forecast.
- Prepare cost analyses.
- Advise on the cost of the professional team.
- Advise on cost variances to allowance in the cost plan.
- Prepare interim valuations.
- Approve the cost of contractor invoices.
- Arrange release of retention funds and construction guarantees.
- Prepare the final account.
- Prepare department’s annual budget for approval in accordance with management guidelines, by analysing previous expenditure and future estimates.
- Manage departmental capital expenditure in accordance with management guidelines by reporting progress against agreed timelines and costs.
- Manage operational expenditure in accordance with management guidelines, reviewing actual costs against budgeted costs and prepare monthly variance reports with supporting justification where appropriate.
KPA 2: Project Management
- Undertake planning of construction projects.
- Identify and develop a project brief.
- Lead and manage the project team.
- Ensure that project risks are identified and managed.
- Advise on selection or appointment of the project team.
- Manage the integration and flow of design information.
- Manage the project planning processes including review and management of project schedules, project development documents and project status.
- Ensure efficient and effective monitoring and control of projects to successfully deliver on approved objectives.
- Assure that specification requirements are met during execution of projects.
- Ensure that project implementation performance is formally reviewed and lessons learnt are recorded to support value for money and continuous improvement efforts.
- Develop and maintain institutional design standards to provide reference point on projects.
- Advise in tender evaluation and contractor selection in accordance with SANBS procurement processes.
- Control, monitor and report on project progress.
- Project close-out and handover to user area.
KPA 3: Manage customer and stakeholder relations
- Engage users in order to develop a plan to address various stakeholders’ requirements and include as input into the project brief.
- Engage key project support departments including Finance, Legal and Procurement to ensure the most effective project procurement and contracting approach is agreed.
- Establish partnerships with utility companies, Municipal inspectors, insurance companies, and local community stakeholders, regarding functional activities and to enable open communication in management of submissions and approvals.
- Participate in insurance inspections and claims management processes related to construction assets and activities.
KPA 4: Compliance with Construction safety, environment and other relevant regulatory requirements
- Ensure that construction projects comply with all applicable legislation and meet the required accreditation standards.
- Ensure that facilities design incorporates affordable environmental sustainability principles.
- Review SANBS sustainability strategy and develop an affordable SANBS Green Building.
- Establish a formal process with procedures and/or guidelines to manage statutory and safety requirements for construction projects, in order to ensure compliance and prevent safety incidents.
- Assure that regulatory-required submissions are completed and approvals are obtained in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Where a Professional Team is appointed, liaise with the team and ensure project complies with relevant regulations.
- Ensure where required, staff permits, licenses, and certificates are maintained, recorded, and remain current.
- Ensure appointed contractors implement effective safe working procedures to safeguard people and assets when executing construction projects.
KPA 5: Effective Contract Management
- Liaise with Legal and Procurement and advise on project contractual matters.
- Liaise with Procurement on suitable construction contracts.
- Administer construction and consultants’ contracts.
- Prepare recommendations for liquidated and ascertain damages.
- Attend adjudication and mediation proceedings.
KPA 6: People Management and Support to Achieve Operational Objectives
- Develop a resource plan to address the required competency levels, resource levels, investment in training, performance management and empowerment of employees, as well the use of contractors.
- Manage execution of work in addressing departmental goals, objectives, and in maintaining the required standards of work performance.
- Ensure that all people working in the infrastructure unit have the appropriate level of competence in terms of knowledge and skills.
- Conduct performance management and monitor performance on an ongoing basis.
- Identify general training and staff development needs and ensure staff attend appropriate training programs.
- Undertake recruitment in line with applicable organisational policies.
Cognitive
- Analytical thinking.
- Judgement and decision making.
- Problem solving.
- Big picture thinking.
- Technically creative and open-minded.
Personal
- Resilience and stress management.
- Drive and belief in the cause.
- Ethical behaviour.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills.
Prof. technical
- Quantity Surveying.
- Best practice.
Leadership
- Motivating people.
- Management (planning, organising and monitoring).
- Collaborative management style to include teamwork and team building ability.
Education
- University degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
- Registered as a professional Quantity Surveyor with the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS).
- Proficiency in cost estimation systems.
- Proficiency in design and office software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience and knowledge requirements
- 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting in the construction industry.
- Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
- Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.
- Knowledge of construction contracts and legal aspects of construction projects.
- Experience working with AutoCAD and/or with such other design software and be able to validate quantities from the given drawings.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
Other (knowledge and skills)
- Project Management knowledge and skill.
- Statutory compliance including but not limited to OHS Act; Building Regulation; Environmental Management Act.
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Project Management
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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
Project Management
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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.
Project Management
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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.
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Project Management - Transformers
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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.
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.
- 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.
#J-18808-LjbffrProject Management Trainee
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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.
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Project Management - Transformers
Posted 14 days ago
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Overview
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.
Responsibilities- 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.
Accessibility NoteThis 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.
#J-18808-LjbffrProject Management Analyst
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Job TitleProject Management Analyst
LocationKing George, VA 22485 US (Primary)
CategoryJob Type
Full-time
Experience LevelExperienced (Non-Manager)
EducationHigh School / GED
TravelSecurity Clearance Required
Clearance LevelSecret
Job DescriptionTMC Technologies is searching for a Project Management Analyst to be included in a bid effort to provide subject matter, systems engineering, software development, and test/evaluation expertise to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Systems Engineering and Integration (V) Department.
Work is expected to begin in August 2025. Selected candidates will be required to sign a Letter of Intent.
Job Requirements- 5 years of experience including recording meeting minutes, capturing and tracking action items, developing schedules, and demonstrating strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products and experienced in developing presentations and briefs.
- Experience with Program Executive Office (PEO) Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) and Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Program Executive Office (PEO) Land Systems (LS) tasking planning sheets, budgeting, tracking, and reporting.
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
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