09 Oct
Sheldon
Eastern Cape
We are seeking a Project Manager for a permanent role based in Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape (remote) for the first six months, thereafter will be based in Johannesburg (Edenvale) . Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
- Educational background in Engineering with 5+ years’ experience with management of projects preferably in an animal / aquafeed or at least in food, FMCG or fine chemicals
- Demonstrated experience in managing contracts – design & build, leading design development processes with external design companies and internal stakeholders
- English fluency – verbal and written
- Excellent communication to local and senior management teams
- MS Office proficient as well as MS Project & AutoCad
- Beneficial – demonstrated experience in operator related role and PMP certification
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Responsible for HSE management in projects and meeting the relevant HSE KPIs defined for projects.
- Development of safe designs, ensuring contractor HSE compliance, etc.
- Accountable for implementing project management processes, standards (Design, HSE, Quality, Internal controls, etc.) in co-operation with Regional Project Manager and PMO Lead, adopting a practical approach focused on the needs of projects.
- Actively maintain a good relationship with the local business stakeholders and provides updates for Steering Committee and stakeholder´s meetings.
- Responsible for successful project delivery, which includes leading discussions with consultants and contractors, re-assigning project team members, defining scope, developing CAPEX estimates & schedules, etc.
- Manage escalations coming from the local project team,
and timely escalation to Regional Project Manager
- Manage consultancies related to project permitting activities and supporting business stakeholders in obtaining construction and operating permits
- Responsible for land selection and supporting land acquisition if applicable, managing a solid search & selection process with local consultancies and supporting business stakeholders in the purchase of the land
- Continuously leveraging on value engineering, life cycle analysis, and any innovative solution/tool to deliver value
- Lead contracting strategy definition and participates in procurement processes like pre-qualifications and tenders.
- Co-decision maker for contract awards.
- Works closely with procurement and legal stakeholders having the responsibility of meeting procurement time schedules.
- Supports continuous improvement of NIP policies by sharing best practices & lessons learnt, and implements successful/proven new methodologies to expedite project execution while reducing CAPEX.
- Project preparation; planning; execution; monitoring; control; reporting and hand over
Salary: Market related
Please email detailed CV and supporting documentation and salary requirements through to [email protected] with “Project Manager” in the subject line
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful
▶️ Project Manager, Burgersdorp (remote), thereafter Jhb
🖊️ Sheldon
📍 Eastern Cape