11 Oct
Pty
Durban
DescriptionPlant Project Manager - Kwazulu-Natal
Job Purpose: To lead and manage the Project Function in order to meet business objectives
Project Strategy
- Develop the Projects Strategic Plan and ensure implementation
- Provide leadership to the Project Teams
- Achieve/exceed the annual Project Plan in accordance to individual Project budgets
Project Initiation:
- Identify opportunities for improvements with internal and external customers and propose alternative solutions
- Conduct project feasibility studies to establish the viability of proposed projects
- Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control
- Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budgets for projects or sub projects and monitor and control actual cost against budget
- Obtain approval for Projects
Project Planning:
- Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution
- Identify, organise and co-ordinate project life cycle phases for control purposes
Design and Drawing:
- Approve internal and external drawings
Project Management:
- Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives
- Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise
- Identify, suggest and implement corrective actions to improve quality of project work
- Evaluate and improve the project team''s performance
- Commission machines and equipment or pilot and test new/existing products
Project Administration:
- Implement project administration processes according to requirements
- Conduct project documentation management to support project processes
Policies and Procedures:
- Initiate and approve Project Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice,
etc.
Continuous Improvement:
- Conduct Research and Development of new/existing technologies/plant/products
- Benchmark Project processes and systems against Best Practices
- Manage Continuous Improvement initiatives:
- Kaizen
- Quality Circles
- Six Sigma
- Standardised Work
- VA/VE (Value Added/Value Engineered)
Reporting:
- Compile Project Reports and Presentations
Financial Management:
- Provide input into the budget process
- Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)
- Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers
- Participate in the Audit process
- Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
- Protect company assets (working capital and fixed assets)
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Promote good Corporate Governance
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12/ School leaving Certificate.
- Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma: Business and Project Management or Engineering
Additional:
- Must have a recognized qualification from a registered institution (such as PMI) in the field of Project Management
- Certification as Project Manager will be a distinct advantage
Experience: Minimum 5 years in a Project Management role in the Automotive Industry
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▶️ Plant Project Manager - Kwazulu-Natal
🖊️ Pty
📍 Durban