Regional Technical Project Manager

Lactalis South Africa · Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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Job Description

Join our Lactalis SA team in Stellenbosch as the Regional Technical Project Manager, to oversee the execution of all the capex projects from inception to completion and to effectively control all costs and report on all capex financial transactions.

Required Skills

Tertiary Degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Post graduate qualification in business or project management will be advantageous
10 years relevant experience in FMCG environment
Proved record of strong project management experience
PMP certification will be an added advantage
Work and applied PMBOK experience
Clear understanding of building principles, construction methodologies and standards
Strong understanding of the functionally of the retail property environment
Previous experience in managing CAPEX applications and project budgets as per agreed performance parameters
Experience in negotiations with Suppliers on quotations/tenders
Computer literacy and project management tools
Excellent decision making, analytic, accuracy and attention to detail

Duties & Responsibilities Capex Strategy Planning:

Drive innovation in project management, technology, and service delivery to improve competitive advantage and client satisfaction.
Develop annual budget plans, financial resource allocation strategies, and departmental budgets that align with company goals.
Regularly assess resource needs, including staffing tools, and technology, to ensure optimal project performance.
Line capacities studies
Design and process improvements
Asset identification and management of asset lifecycle register.
Contribute to company strategy by aligning technical capabilities and resources with business objectives.
Scheduled travelling arrangements to different sites to oversee project progress and site visits

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor on technical, financial and project management matters.
Manage internal and external stakeholder engagement, including stake holder mapping

Oversee the delivery of project management services, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with technical standards and regulations.
Provide technical direction and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Lead high value projects, directly engaging in planning, design reviews, risk assessments, and resource allocation.
Establish and uphold best practices, methodologies and quality control processes across all technical functions.
Understanding contracts law and contracts management ie JBCC contract.
Understanding Fire management installation regulation and compliance
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations eg. OHSAct and maintain records of compliance matters.
Drive OEE Improvement with plant base teams
Drive asset care management principles to drive efficiencies on delivered projects
Collaborate with research and development team to deliver sellable products

Develop and implement strategies to achieve revenue targets, improve profitability and manage project budgets.
Implement and apply project finance principles.
Collaborate with senior leadership to set financial goals, forecast revenue, and track financial performance against targets.
Manage financial aspects by ensuring accurate costing, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis.
Keep track of CAPEX spend up to date
Understand the parameters and requirements of the stakeholders both internal and externally.
Keep abreast of market trends to ensure optimum decision-making.
Implement and assist with project management design principles to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budgets.
Clear understanding of building principles, construction methodologies and standards.
Strong understanding of the functionally of the retail property environment.

People Management and Development Project Engineers

Lead, inspire, and develop various service providers, project managers, and technical staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
Assist with performance reviews, provide feedback, and develop individual growth plans for team members.
Support recruitment efforts and ensure that the team is adequately staffed with qualified personnel.

Deadline:29th September,2026