Project Execution Manager (Large Projects) Reference No: 2300588256 | Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on: 27 February 2026
Our client, an international role player in water and energy management, seeks to employ a Senior Project Manager based in Cape Town. You will be on the Senior Management team and have the Engineering team and project execution (Projects capex delivery team) reporting in. Proven track record and ability to manage large (> R900m) EPC energy or Water treatment projects.
For the position you would be required to have:
BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Pr. Eng registration would be an advantage.
Proven expertise in biomass power plant construction or energy recovery
Experience in Hazardous Waste and/or Waste to Energy would be a plus.
General working knowledge in disciplines: process, mechanical, electrical,instrumentation and control system.
Experience in managing large (> R900m), complex projects and coordinating multiple trades.
Familiarity with planning tools (MS Project) and Google Suite.
Sound knowledge of contracting terms
Responsibilities would include you to:
Construction Phases
Supervise construction teams (site supervisors, commissioning engineers) and coordinate disciplines (process, mechanical, electrical, control systems)
Ensure health and safety legislation and contractual obligations pertaining to health & safety are adhered to throughout the project.
Design & Studies phases:
Lead an engineering team to develop technical solutions, in compliance with company standards and best practices.
Responsible for all the deliverables within the constraints of time, cost, quality and safety
Prepare execution plans, technical specifications, and commercial evaluations for equipment and subcontractors.
Responsibility for man-hour budget management on project management,engineering studies, site audits and tenders
Keep up to date with latest technologies, design tools & guidelines anddevelopments in the energy, water and waste treatment field and from local / international suppliers.
Energy Development:
Develop the Energy, Management Waste Treatment and Water Treatmentportfolio with experts within the company
Conduct energy audits and feasibility studies and then build the asset.
Prepare technical and commercial proposals for engineering studies andproject management on industrial tenders and/or site audits.
Responsible for technical and commercial clarifications with client
Represent the company during technical and commercial meetings withpotential customers, vendors and subcontractors.
Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information
Salary: Negotiable
