Manager Infrastructure Projects

Listing reference: eskom_003717
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 13 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: General Management
Location: East London
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: M16 Area of specialization: Eskom Distribution in East London is looking for a Manager Infrastructure Projects to manage the activities and resources allocated to projects in a cohesive, efficient manner, administer and execute infrastructure projects (including control plant) within cost, quality and time schedules, ensure compliance with the Eskom Deliver Projects methodology, select and utilize a range of project management tools and techniques, throughout the project life cycle, according to the Project and Construction Management Act (48/2000). Department: Asset Creation- Project Execution Business Unit: Cape Coastal Cluster Location: East London
Job description

·       Skills and Competencies Required:

·       Behavioural:

o   Resilience and flexibility

o   Professionalism

o   Trustworthiness

o   Honesty

o   Integrity and values

·       Leadership:

o   Strategy generation and alignment

o   Change leadership.

o   Stakeholder mobilisation management

o   Represent Eskom

o   Embrace diversity

o   Emotional maturity

o   Business acumen

o   Dealing with complexity

o   Working with authority

o   Providing direction through change

o   Strategic thinking

o   Building/develop teams

o   Building cross boundary relationship

·       Knowledge:

o   Scheduling tool

o   Business integration

o   Eskom financial systems

o   Eskom Project Life Cycle Model (PLCM)

o   Contracts management

o   Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS)

o   Areas of the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK)

o   Project integration

o   Project scope management

o   Project time/schedule management

o   Project cost management

o   Project quality management

o   Project human resource management

o   Project communications management

o   Project risk management

o   Project procurement management

o   Project stakeholder management

o   Technical, system background

o   Programme procurement management

o   Accredited as responsible person in terms of Operating Regulations for Plant and/or High Voltage Systems (ORHVS)

o   Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) and project management systems and tools

·       Skill:

o   Client focus

o   Analytical

o   Problem-solving

o   People management

o   Computer literate in Microsoft applications

o   Influencing and persuading

o   Interpersonal

o   Decision making

o   Communication and stakeholder management at executive level

o   Judgement

o   Negotiation and conflict resolution

·       Key Responsibilities

o   Provide project control on cost, time and quality.

o   Conduct project planning.

o   Provide project communication and reporting.

o   Ensure project coordination and team management.

o   Ensure project safety, health, environmental, risk and quality (SHERQ).

o   Provide project contract management.

o   Execute project commissioning.

 

Minimum requirements

·       Qualification(s): 

o   B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF7 with 360 Credits

 ·       Related Minimum Experience:

o   5 years related experience in Infrastructure project management and construction

·       Professional Registration Body:

o   South African Council of Project and Construction Management Professionals (SACPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr CPM)

 “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. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and  targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

 Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

 Kindly note if you require any assistance click on link below for support or email: 

Candidate Support (Internal and External candidates) email: Candidate.support@ci.hr

 

 

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