Eastern Cape, Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth
Our client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a Project Manager in Port Elizabeth.
Duties:
- Establish key customer contracts.
- Co-ordinate the timing plan and regularly monitor the performance of projects to ensure targets are being achieved.
- To ensure urgent requests for assistance from the customers are effectively dealt with.
- Ensure site safety is maintained to comply with current legislation in the absence of site manager.
- Ensure complete understanding of the scope of supply and company obligations of products before commencement.
- Obtain customer/materials process sign-off.
- Ensure that project risks are promptly identified, reported, and managed.
- Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by the immediate Manager / Director (e/g/ Key Account Role).
- Contract controlling (budgets, cost-to-complete estimates, schedule tracking).
- Participate in and contribute to the monthly Technical Operations Department.
Requirements and Skills:
- National Diploma or Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
- High degree of computer literacy - Knowledge of Microsoft PC applications (Office, Projects, PowerPoint, Excel & Word).
- Proven ability to work independently and proactively.
- Planning ability - to manage, implement, validate & produce timing plans for project work.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Work as an individual and part of a team.
- Ability to understand customer requirements and specifications.
- Experience within the Automotive Industry advantageous.