Engineering

Infrastructure Manager

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd.·Primrose, south-africa·Default
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-Closes Nov 11, 2026

A leading organisation within the transportation and infrastructure sector is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Manager to oversee infrastructure maintenance operations and lead a multidisciplinary technical team. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of critical infrastructure assets while driving operational excellence and continuous improvementKey Responsibilities

Lead and manage infrastructure maintenance activities to achieve operational and performance targets.

Develop, implement, and improve maintenance systems, processes, and procedures.

Manage incident response, disaster recovery planning, and operational risk mitigation.

Oversee contractor and vendor relationships, including scope definition, service delivery, and performance management.

Manage departmental budgets, cost control initiatives, and financial performance.

Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across internal and external functions.

Lead employee performance management, coaching, training, succession planning, and team development.

Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, safety standards, and industry best practices.

Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Civil Engineering.

Professional registration with ECSA.

Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior supervisory or management role within a railway maintenance or infrastructure environment.

Proven experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.

Strong understanding of maintenance operations, contractor management, budgeting, and risk management.

Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and people management skills

Desired Skills:

Rail Infrastructure

Maintenance railway

Supervisory

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Company

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd.

Location

Primrose, south-africa

Employment

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Experience

manager

Valid until

November 11, 2026

Created

October 13, 2026

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