Overview
Project Manager – Municipal Infrastructure Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd
Job Title:
Project Manager – Municipal Infrastructure
Location: Cape Town
Salary: R700 000 – R950 000 CTC per annum (Negotiable)
Industry: Built Environment / Engineering Consulting
Overview:
A well-established consultancy is seeking a Project Manager with experience in municipal infrastructure projects, particularly in solid waste management, urban development, and engineering infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects, from planning and design through to construction and close-out.
The role requires strong leadership, contract management expertise, and the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee both the design and construction phases of infrastructure projects.
Prepare and maintain key project management documentation, including:
Project Management Plans
Project Execution Plans
Project Programmes
Cashflow Forecasts
Budgets and Invoicing
Works Order Briefs
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.
Conduct contract administration in accordance with industry standards (GCC, JBCC, FIDIC; NEC advantageous).
Ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Train, mentor, and guide junior team members in project management principles and practices.
Build and maintain strong relationships with public sector clients and relevant authorities.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in the Built Environment (e.g., BEng / BSc – Civil, Environmental, or equivalent)
Professional Registration with SACPCMP as PrCPM (Essential)
Valid Driver’s Licence (Essential)
Experience:
5–10 years’ post-graduate experience in managing municipal infrastructure projects
Proven ability to deliver solid waste and related infrastructure projects (e.g., landfills, transfer stations, etc.)
Familiarity with project delivery in the municipal or public sector environment
Knowledge Areas:
Construction project management best practices
Infrastructure design and construction processes
Contract administration: GCC 2015, JBCC, FIDIC (NEC advantageous)
Municipal processes and stakeholder engagement in the public sector
Knowledge of solid waste management infrastructure (Advantageous)
Title: Project Manager – Municipal Infrastructure
Company: Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Engineering (Operations Manager, Environmental Engineer), Management (Operations Manager)
