Associate Project Manager HV Service | Hitachi Energy

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Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : January 30, 2026

About the Role

This technical role provides strategic oversight of high-RPM energy infrastructure projects and manages complex stakeholder data within the HV service sector. Utilizing SAP for resource management and ServiceNow for project governance, the manager ensures 100% compliance with global energy and safety standards. Their leadership is pivotal for mitigating operational risk in large-scale deployments and leveraging data to optimize project delivery and regional energy reliability.

Description

The Opportunity

  • We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Associate Project Manager HV Service to join our team. As a project manager you will be the Key person, responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages.

How you will make an impact  

  • Leading the project team, establish the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
  • Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
  • Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies and defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
  • Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
  • Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
  • Identifying, qualifying, quantifying and managing project risks and ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
  • Coaching and providing feedback for project staff, also organization of customer acceptance of HV Service Spare parts, products and services and work on removing defects in customer complaints and contract management.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background           

  • A bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required and technical education (preferably in electrical or energy engineering) and Project Management Qualification. Project Management PMP Certificate is an advantage.
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a High Voltage products and services environment.
  • Experience with project management in the energy sector or substations and knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
  • Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
  • Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
  • You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
  • No objection to occasional travel abroad.
  • Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc).
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Career Growth & Education

A degree in Electrical Engineering or Project Management is required, with growth supported by PMP or PRINCE2 certifications. Professionals can advance to Senior Project Manager or Program Director roles by mastering strategic infrastructure planning and digital transformation. Participating in specialized bootcamps in Agile leadership and obtaining advanced certifications through professional platforms provides a path to senior roles in global urban development.

Salary & Financial Insight

Monthly salaries range from R55,000 to R95,000, reflecting the high strategic and operational stakes in the global energy sector. High-income managers should utilize private wealth management services and offshore investment portfolios to manage their capital effectively.

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