Project Manager (Contract) — FMCG Industry

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POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a skilled Project Manager to join a dynamic team and play a key role in delivering a large-scale 2025 project portfolio within the FMCG manufacturing environment. If you are a proactive leader with a strong engineering and project management background, this contract opportunity could be perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full project lifecycle from planning to execution and handover
• Ensure strict compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act and company SHEQ policies
• Develop project charters including schedules, budgets, risks, and benefits
• Create and manage procurement plans and oversee the procurement process
• Plan and manage design reviews, HAZOP studies, and factory acceptance testing
• Lead project delivery according to approved designs and schedules
• Manage project budgets and assist with cash flow tracking
• Develop and update detailed project execution schedules
• Identify and mitigate project risks
• Liaise with production teams regarding planned outages for project execution
• Oversee daily progress updates with the project engineering team
• Assemble and lead commissioning teams through startup phases
• Manage change processes and ensure smooth handovers to operations
• Complete all necessary project administration and close-out documentation
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when required

Requirements:

• Project management qualification (essential)
• Engineering degree or BTech (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an engineering or project management environment
• Experience working within an industrial or FMCG manufacturing setting
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and project management principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Excellent problem-solving, presentation, and report-writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels

Contract Position | Based in Cape Town

If you’re ready to take ownership of exciting projects in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you!