Project Manager, Cape Town

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of electrical projects from mobilisation through to final
  handover
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and close-out
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and technical resources to ensure
  project milestones are achieved
• Manage commercial electrical installations across sectors such as commercial buildings,
  hospitals, shopping centres, fuel sites, and related infrastructure
• Monitor project costs, variations, claims, and contractual obligations
• Lead project reporting, progress meetings, and stakeholder communication
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, company standards, and project
  specifications
• Drive quality assurance, commissioning, snag resolution, and final client handover
• Identify project risks, delays, and operational challenges, implementing corrective actions
  where required
• Support procurement coordination and material planning to avoid site delays
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage expectations throughout delivery

Requirements

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 8–10 years' experience within the electrical industry
• At least 4–5 years' experience in a Project Manager / Site Manager / Contracts Manager
  capacity
• Strong experience within commercial electrical installations
• Exposure to projects within buildings, healthcare, retail/shopping centre, and fuel
  environments
• Proven project management experience, including claims formulation and negotiation
• Trade Test Electrician advantageous
• Valid driver's licence
• Strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving capability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven project environment
• Willingness to travel and work away from home where project requirements demand