Project Manager/Operations Manager
Recruiter:
Multiform Human Development
Date posted:
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Join our leading Earthing & Lightning Protection Company!
With over 45 years of excellence in the industry, we are at the forefront of Earthing and Lightning protection solutions. We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient individual to join our team in the position of Project Manager/Operations Manager
POSITION INFO:
Salary: Negotiable (will be discussed during interview)
Experience
- The successful incumbent must possess at least five (5) years’ experience in coordinating and understanding different engineering disciplines and project management.
Formal qualifications- A bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, or industrial) or related field is preferred
- High proficiency in Microsoft Projects
- Certifications in project management or related areas will be an added advantage
- Fluent in English
- Valid driving license code 08
- Own transport
Responsibilities- Develop detailed project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project are aligned and progressing smoothly.
- Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain thorough documentation of project activities, including plans, designs, reports, and updates.
- Identify potential risks and develop strategies to ensure project success.
- Ensure all project activities meet or exceed industry standards, regulations, and company quality guidelines.
- Address technical issues and project challenges, providing solutions to keep the project on track.
- Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
- Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, quality related policies, performance standards and specifications
- Daily interaction with clients to determine, interpret and implement their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
- Taking control of entire project (budget, schedule, plans, staff performance, financial status) and provide regular reports to relevant stakeholders
- Assign responsibilities to team members
- Coaching and mentoring the team members
- Review deliverables and initiate corrective action if need be
Inherent requirements for the position- High proficiency in MS Projects
- Proficiency in project administration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information
- Technical writing skills for project documentation, reports and proposals
- Foundational knowledge of project management principles and methodologies
- Experience in coordinating and understanding different engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality assurance
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project goals and milestones
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with team members, stakeholders, and external partners
- Familiarity with relevant software tools and platforms used in project management and engineering tasks
- Good problem-solving skills
- Reliable and dependable
- Analytical and logical
- Ethical and trustworthy
- Accurate reporting
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undergo psychometric testing and background screening.Applicants who fulfil the abovementioned requirements are invited to apply for the position by following the link: and registering your application on-line.Applications which are done by means of email or fax will not be considered. For more information, an email may be sent to Closing date: 7 February 2025