Overview
Project Manager, Operations Manager Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at IX Engineers
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 projects
- 3–5 years’ experience in a project management role
- Experience with municipal water projects (pipelines, pump stations, treatment works)
- Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
Knowledge & Skills
- Water infrastructure design and construction principles
- Project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, Waterfall)
- Contract management (FIDIC, NEC, GCC)
- Budgeting, cost control, and forecasting
- Health & Safety regulations (OHS Act)
- Contract administration and dispute resolution
- Project scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Strong communication, negotiation, and coordination skills
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and team management ability
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
- High attention to detail
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and pressures
- Proactive and results-driven mindset
Title: Project Manager, Operations Manager
Company: IX Engineers
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
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