Project Manager - Water

Recruiter

HR Genie

Job Ref

PMIX

Date posted

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary

Market related

SUMMARY

Project Manager

POSITION INFO

Key Roles & Responsibilities 1. Project Planning & Initiation Define scope, objectives, and deliverables Develop project plans, schedules, and timelines Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments Establish governance structures 2. Project Execution & Delivery Manage full project lifecycle Coordinate engineers, contractors, and site teams Ensure alignment with design and client requirements Monitor progress and resolve issues 3. Budget & Cost Control Develop and manage budgets Track expenditure and control costs Manage variations and change orders Drive cost efficiency 4. Quality & Compliance Ensure adherence to engineering standards Conduct inspections and audits Implement corrective actions Comply with municipal and environmental regulations 5. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Enforce OHS Act compliance Conduct risk assessments Promote safety culture Investigate and address incidents 6. Stakeholder Management Liaise with clients, municipalities, consultants, contractors Provide updates and reports Manage expectations and resolve conflicts Lead meetings and technical discussions 7. Resource & Team Management Manage project teams and subcontractors Allocate resources effectively Monitor performance and provide leadership Support team development 8. Project Close-Out Ensure proper handover and documentation Compile final reports and as-built drawings Conduct lessons learned reviews Secure client sign-off Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field Professional registration (Pr CPM with SACPCMP) is advantageous 5-10 years' experience in civil/water infrastructure p