Project & Engineering Manager - Industrial Sector
Executive Placements · Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
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Projects
- Manage full project lifecycle: scope, budget, scheduling, and execution.
- Chair monthly project review meetings; oversee reporting and documentation.
- Ensure project safety and compliance with local HSE legislation and client protocols.
- Monitor cash flow, invoicing, and cost variations in coordination with finance.
- Coordinate internal and external project resources, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Provide risk analysis, contractor selection input, and technical guidance.
- Support post-project reviews, ensuring lessons learned and process improvement.
Engineering
- Lead the Engineering department, ensuring efficient resource allocation and output.
- Approve all technical drawings, scopes of work, quality control plans, and standards.
- Oversee engineering compliance, participate in NCR investigations, and enforce timelines.
General Management
- Define and monitor KPIs for both departments.
- Uphold legal and internal standards, including safety directives.
- Submit accurate timesheets and manage team performance and development reviews.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
- ECSA registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng) preferred
- PMP Certification (advantageous)
Experience
• 510+ years in engineering and project management • Proven experience managing complex, multidisciplinary teams • Strong background in budgeting, compliance, and risk management • Experience in aluminium smelters or heavy industrial environments is an advantage Apply now
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