Description:
- Location: Pretoria (occasional local & international travel)
Salary: R35 000 – R45 000 CTC - Job Type: Permanent (3-month probation)
Level: Supervisory
Reporting To: Project Specialist
Our Client is seeking a dynamic Project Lead to manage end-to-end delivery of industrial electrical installation projects across the Food & Beverage, Automotive, and Mining sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety standards.
Requirements:
- Location: Pretoria (occasional local & international travel)
Salary: R35 000 – R45 000 CTC - Job Type: Permanent (3-month probation)
Level: Supervisory
Reporting To: Project Specialist
- Mining
- Oil& Gas
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Plan, coordinate, and manage projects from initiation to handover
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Define scope, resources, timelines, and objectives
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Monitor budgets, risk registers, and schedules
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Facilitate regular status meetings and stakeholder communication
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Develop and interpret electrical schematics, layouts, and installation plans
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Ensure IEC/SANS compliance and apply electrical best practices
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Lead panel building, installation, and quality inspections
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Coordinate design/engineering revisions and alignment
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Supervise electricians, technicians, and subcontractors
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Delegate tasks, monitor site progress, and enforce safety standards
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Support recruitment and training of project personnel
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Act as the main point of contact for clients
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Manage expectations and ensure satisfaction with deliverables
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Collaborate with procurement, engineering, QA/QC, and HSE teams
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Compile and maintain project documentation, ECRs, commissioning reports, and as-built drawings
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Ensure completion and delivery of all client handover packs
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Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field
Desirable
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Experience with PLC/SCADA systems and industrial control equipment
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Familiarity with hazardous area installations (ATEX, IECEx)
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Experience in highly regulated sectors (e.g., F&B, oil & gas, mining)
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Project Management qualification
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Experience with PLC/SCADA systems and industrial control equipment
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Familiarity with hazardous area installations (ATEX, IECEx)
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Experience in highly regulated sectors (e.g., F&B, oil & gas, mining)
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Project Management qualification
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
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Plan, coordinate, and manage projects from initiation to handover
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Define scope, resources, timelines, and objectives
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Monitor budgets, risk registers, and schedules
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Facilitate regular status meetings and stakeholder communication
Technical Delivery
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Develop and interpret electrical schematics, layouts, and installation plans
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Ensure IEC/SANS compliance and apply electrical best practices
-
Lead panel building, installation, and quality inspections
-
Coordinate design/engineering revisions and alignment
Team Leadership
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Supervise electricians, technicians, and subcontractors
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Delegate tasks, monitor site progress, and enforce safety standards
-
Support recruitment and training of project personnel
Client & Stakeholder Management
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Act as the main point of contact for clients
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Manage expectations and ensure satisfaction with deliverables
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Collaborate with procurement, engineering, QA/QC, and HSE teams
Documentation & Reporting
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Compile and maintain project documentation, ECRs, commissioning reports, and as-built drawings
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Ensure completion and delivery of all client handover packs
Qualifications
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Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field
Desirable
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Experience with PLC/SCADA systems and industrial control equipment
-
Familiarity with hazardous area installations (ATEX, IECEx)
-
Experience in highly regulated sectors (e.g., F&B, oil & gas, mining)
-
Project Management qualification
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