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Titre du poste
Project Engineer / Manager - Richards Bay
Description
Position : Project Engineer / Manager - Richards Bay
An experienced Project Engineer / Manager is required for a permanent employment based in Richards Bay.
- Installation and commissioning of company equipment at existing customer sites and of other equipment at other sites.
- Be an ambassador for the company on site (ensure effective communication between client & company).
- Follow leads with client related to new business opportunities.
- Providing technical assistance to internal and external customers.
- This position includes regular travel to Mozambique.
Responsibilities :
- Define all the project execution scopes, work breakdown structures, schedules, objectives, method statements, project risks involving all relevant stakeholders after receiving a detailed handover from the Technical sales team related to all the group products.
- Maintain monthly overview of services budget, monitor variations, and ensure cost control on projects, timely invoicing on services projects.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
- Define and coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Contribute towards contractor vendor selection and approval.
- Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams responsible for the installation & commissioning of equipment according to company standards, within safety, quality, budget, time and scope targets.
- Measure and report on project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Perform internal risk management to minimize project risks.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Train operators / supervisors to use company equipment and technicians on how to maintain equipment.
- Manage relationship with the client (invoicing, deadline, milestone, turnover etc).
- Provide feedback from client to Commercial Department in order to improve customer service.
- Coordinate ad-hoc internal projects when required.
Problem Solving:
- Implement a mitigation plan in order to reduce the risks during all phases of project or maintenance interventions.
- Pro-active hands-on problem solving on job-site.
- Report and escalate to senior management as needed.
- Develop good customer relationship with client and ensure client satisfaction in terms of planning, quality & meeting deadlines.
- Ensure high level of safety on site.
Required profile for job ad : Project Engineer / Manager - Richards Bay
- Engineering qualification (diploma or degree) or trade tested artisan with minimum N4
- Project Management Diploma as a minimum (non-negotiable)
- 7-10 years’ multi-disciplinary project experience.
- Min 3 Years Site execution supervision experience.
- Proven working experience in project management and organizational skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Projects.
- Marketing skills for identifying possible new projects and business opportunities.
- Financial comprehension pertaining to budgets and job costing.
- Excellent client-facing and internal verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills involving goal-setting, professional development and mentorship.
- Conflict management skills.
- Strong project planning, organizational and time management skills
Job criteria for job ad : Project Engineer / Manager - Richards Bay
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Job category :
Management - R&D, project management - Services -
Industries :
Engineering, development studies - Industry, production, manufacturing and other - Maintenance, servicing, after-sales services - Mechanical equipment, machines - Metallurgy, steel industry - Employment type : Permanent contract
- Region : International
- City : Richards Bay
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Remote work :
No - Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
- Educational level : High school - Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
- Number of Position(s) : 1
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Salary expectations :
> R 80,000 -
Team management :
Yes
- Safety
- Planning
- Time Management
- Management
- Assistance
- Installation
- Technical Assistance
- Risk Management
- Leadership
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Organisme employeur


Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Richards Bay, Afrique du Sud
Date de publication
26 avril 2025
Valide jusqu’au
16 mai 2025