Project Manager - Water IndustryPillango Placements • Johannesburg, South Africa
Project Manager - Water Industry
Pillango Placements • Johannesburg, South Africa
7 days ago
Job descriptionAssist with pricing and preparation of quotes for new treatment plants and operational upgrades. Prepare client proposals and tender submissions with clear, solution-driven thinking. Apply creative and out-of-the-box thinking to solve technical and operational challenges. Engage with clients during site assessments to determine plant location, tie-in points, and integration with existing infrastructure. Support sales and commercial teams in presenting solutions and engaging with prospective clients. Appoint and supervise civil contractors; manage build programmes, timelines, and budgets. Oversee procurement, stock levels, and inventory for equipment, consumables, and spare parts. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients through clear, confident communication. Represent Hall Core Water professionally in all meetings, presentations, and site engagements. Report to senior management on plant performance, operational efficiencies, risks, and opportunities. Identify opportunities for plant optimisation, expansion, or new installations. Minimum 5 years experience in the water industry (treatment, operations, projects, or similar). Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Project Management. Experience managing multiple sites and multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and project management tools / software. Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel to project sites across provinces. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving ability and a creative, solution-driven mindset. Professional and client-facingconfident in selling and proposal preparationteam-oriented, proactive, and hands-on.
Established in 2015, our client's core purpose is to unlock the multiplier effect of water by providing water to end-users on a fully de-risked basis through long-term, sustainable and reliable water supply solutions.
Although primarily operational, the role requires confident client engagement, supporting sales and business development. The ideal hire pairs strong technical skills with commercial savvy and creative problem-solving to craft proposals and deliver client-focused solutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations Management
- Oversee the daily operation of all active water treatment plants.
- Monitor and track plant performance and efficiency, identifying risks and proactively resolving issues.
- Manage response teams to ensure plant uptime and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Serve as the main point of contact for operational issues raised by clients, ensuring quick and professional resolution.
- Conduct regular site visits to assess plant performance, maintenance standards, and safety compliance.
Project, Procurement & Commercial Support
Client Engagement & Reporting
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications & Experience
Skills & Attributes
SALARY
Remuneration will be market related and determined by qualifications, skills and experience. For strong matches, the expected range is R600k to R720k per year.
Please apply online in the link provided. Unfortunately, we do not consider CVs on Whatsapp or email.
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