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This position reports to:
Project Director__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the execution of medium-size and/or complex to large projects. Each day, you will ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with procedures, regulations, standards, specifications, and targets. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting the oversight of team development and process improvement to continually increase the effectiveness of project execution, especially in smaller units.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Automation Energy Industries in South Africa.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach, and overseeing project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
- Providing leadership and active involvement in continuous improvement and simplification.
- Supporting local Sales and Tendering through early involvement in tenders.
- Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out, and acknowledgment by the customer, all in accordance with the contract.
Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.
Qualifications for the role
- You are highly skilled in leading complex projects to the value of 15 MUSD to 50 MUSD in the Energy market.
- Ability to demonstrate your experience in Project Management. You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in Project Management, leading complex projects.
- Possess an enhanced knowledge of Primavera, MS Projects and SAP.
- You are passionate about /working in a team environment and leading a project team.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (Light or Heavy Current as well as a tertiary qualification in Project management, and you are PMP certified with the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- You are at ease communicating in English
- You hold current a code 8 license valid in South Africa.
- FIDIC and NEC contract knowledge would be advantageous
What's in it for you?
We want you to bring your full self to work your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates an impact you can see and feel, every day.
Benefits
From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.
More about us
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Act requirements.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Skills Required
- Proven experience leading complex projects valued USD 15M to 50M in the Energy market
- Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience leading complex projects
- Enhanced knowledge of Primavera, MS Projects and SAP
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (Light or Heavy Current)
- Tertiary qualification in Project Management
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Current Code 8 driver's license valid in South Africa
- FIDIC and NEC contract knowledge
- Ability and passion for working in and leading a project team
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
