Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Position Summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job Category: Management/Projects

Location: Gauteng

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE Position: No

This position involves leading and managing the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of projects. The successful candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary resources and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, within approved scope, budget, quality standards, and agreed timelines, while delivering sustainable business value and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Business Case Development
• Project Financial and Contract Management
• Project Planning, Execution and Delivery
• Project Risk, Quality and Performance Management
• Stakeholder and Communication Management
• SHEQ Compliance and Governance

Required Skills

• Proficient in MS Office, Windows, MS Projects, and Primavera
• Contract negotiation, preparation, and management
• Establishing and maintaining customer and interdepartmental relationships
• Continuous control and maintenance of ISO 9000 quality system
• Experience with SAP (PP-PS Modules)

Knowledge Areas

• Project Management
• Product/Technical Knowledge
• Contract Management
• Cost Management
• Business Processes
• Legislative Acts (BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA, OHS Act, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, PFMA & Corporate Governance)

Personal Attributes

• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and management skills
• Ability in stakeholder management
• Ethical and honest demeanor
• Strong leadership skills
• Results-driven attitude
• Professionalism
• Assertive and direct personality
• Analytical with attention to detail
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Self-discipline and motivation

Leadership Qualities

• Team player
• Ability to motivate teams
• Coaching and mentoring skills

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Diploma N6/Btech in one of the following disciplines:
• Project Management
• Architecture
• Construction Management
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Building Science

Experience:

• 5 years of project management experience
• At least 3 years in contract management
• Project management experience in the built environment is advantageous

If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. Preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised posts. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply for suitable positions.

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How to Apply

Applications close on 22 October 2026. Apply before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.