Project Manager I - Services

About the role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical power projects in South Africa. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, from proposal development to closeout, helping customers use SEL products so the grid is safer, more reliable and more efficient.

Key responsibilities

• Lead full-life-cycle project management of multiple large, multi-discipline projects, from proposal conception to commissioning and closeout.
• Track and stabilise projects, solve obstacles and anticipate customer needs and related SEL products.
• Train and assist customers in creating, designing, configuring, validating, installing, commissioning and operating automation and/or protection systems.
• Deliver work within agreed scope, schedule and budget to a high standard of quality and safety.
• Help prepare and present proposals for SEL equipment, services and systems.
• Mentor and develop professional staff, and model SEL values and manufacturing principles.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• More than 5 years of experience with electric power systems, industry practices and proposal practices.
• Proven project management experience, especially in electrical power projects.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems, equipment and industry standards.
• Good organisational and time management, problem-solving and communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus pension contributions.
• Annual, sick and parental leave, plus tuition assistance and engineering development programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and a reimbursable gym membership.
• Travel medical and security assistance for employees and families abroad.
• Field site work allowance where eligible.