About the position
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We are currently preparing a tender submission for a major project within the Power Generation sector and are seeking experienced Senior Project Managers who would be interested in a potential four-year contract opportunity.
The role will involve leading and delivering multiple projects within the Power Generation environment and will be based in Cape Town.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the successful delivery of complex power generation projects by providing structured leadership, governance, and strategic oversight across all phases of the project lifecycle. The role is accountable for achieving defined project outcomes safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while meeting stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in a relevant field.
- Professional registration with the applicable regulatory or professional body.
- 8-10 years' proven experience in Project Management within the power generation or heavy industrial sector.
- Previous experience working on a Nuclear Power Plant project.
- Sound knowledge and practical application of FIDIC and NEC contract suites.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will provide comprehensive Project Management services, leading the planning, coordination, and execution of complex power generation projects to ensure successful delivery within approved timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.
- Strategic Project Planning & Delivery - Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Schedule & Time Management - Develop and manage detailed project schedules to ensure timely completion of milestones and overall project delivery.
- Cost & Budget Control - Monitor and control project expenditure, ensuring effective financial management and value optimisation.
- Quality Assurance - Implement and maintain quality management processes to ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and industry standards.
- Risk & Issue Management - Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively managing issues to minimise impact.
- Stakeholder & Team Coordination - Lead multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors, fostering collaboration and clear communication across all project interfaces.
- Performance Monitoring & Reporting - Track project performance against agreed KPIs, providing regular reporting to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Change Management - Manage scope changes in accordance with contractual frameworks and governance requirements.
- Project Governance & Documentation - Ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and knowledge transfer throughout the project lifecycle.
Desired Skills:
- Project Management
- Projects
- FIDIC
- NEC
- Power Generation
