Contracts/Project Manager (HV) at Stefanutti Stocks

Core Responsibilities

Project Procurement & Execution

• Oversee the full lifecycle of high voltage electrical projects (typically 11kV–132kV), from procurement to completion.
• Develop and implement project procurement and execution strategies and plans, construction methodologies, and installation schedules.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Administrate and manage the appointments of designers, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Administer construction contracts (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, JBCC), manage change orders, variations, and claims.
• Monitor and report on project budgets, track cost-to-completion, manage cash flow forecasts and cost reports.

Technical Oversight

• Provide technical leadership for HV designs and installations, including substations, transformers, switchgear, cabling, protection systems, and SCADA interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, SANS standards, and utility requirements (e.g., Eskom, municipalities).

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as primary interface with clients, consultants, utility providers, and internal teams.
• Lead coordination meetings, ensure alignment with project milestones, and manage expectations.

Team & Subcontractor Management

• Manage the design process when applicable, on-site construction teams, subcontractors, and specialist suppliers.
• Review subcontractor scopes, performance, and quality of work.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols in line with the OHS Act and HV-specific regulations (e.g., ORHVS compliance).
• Ensure all work is performed to quality standards and that inspections and sign-offs are properly documented.

Commissioning & Handover

• Coordinate testing and commissioning of HV systems.
• Ensure proper documentation, as-built records, and handover to clients or operations teams.

Risk Management

• Identify and manage technical and contractual risks, implementing mitigation strategies early.

Requirements

Technical Experience

• 8 - 15 years in the electrical industry, with at least 5–8 years focused on high voltage installations (typically 11kV – 132kV and up).
• End-to-end project delivery experience including tendering, planning, execution, commercial management, and closeout.
• Strong background in HV substation and reticulation works, overhead and underground HV cabling, switchgear installations, protection schemes, and interfacing with utilities (e.g., Eskom, City Power).
• Experience in utility-scale infrastructure projects, data centers, or renewable energy (if applicable to your field).
• Site and contract management under FIDIC, NEC, or JBCC contract frameworks.

Project and Commercial Management

• Oversight of multi-disciplinary teams, subcontractor management, and procurement coordination.
• Familiarity with project cost control, progress reporting, and change management.
• Ability to interface with clients, consultants, and statutory authorities.

Qualifications and Certifications

• NDip/BTech/BEng in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current preferred)
• Trade-tested electrician (optional but advantageous if they’ve worked their way up)
• Registered or eligible for registration with ECSA as a Pr Tech Eng or Pr Eng
• Project management certification (PMP, Prince2, or equivalent) is an advantage
• Must understand and comply with the OHS Act, SANS10142, and relevant HV regulations
• ORHVS training (Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems) – Required if responsible for switching or safety clearances