Africa Factory Setup & Logistics Project Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced professional for project management in South Africa. The role involves conducting feasibility studies, developing rollout plans for factory setups, managing logistics for equipment imports, and ensuring compliance with legal agreements. Ideal candidates should hold an engineering degree with over 10 years in project execution, particularly in telecoms or manufacturing contexts. Strong procurement and vendor management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical project execution, ideally in telecoms, aerospace, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with African industrial environments and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with factory setup and production line implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct techno-economic feasibility for setting up a manufacturing facility.
• Develop a high-level rollout plan with timelines, cost forecasts, and dependencies.
• Manage logistics plan for importing specialised equipment.
• Ensure all parties sign NDAs specific to project requirements.
• Coordinate regularly with stakeholders and provide updates.

Skills

Technical project execution

Procurement

Vendor management

Import/export logistics

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Engineering, Industrial, or Project Management degree

Job description

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced professional for project management in South Africa. The role involves conducting feasibility studies, developing rollout plans for factory setups, managing logistics for equipment imports, and ensuring compliance with legal agreements. Ideal candidates should hold an engineering degree with over 10 years in project execution, particularly in telecoms or manufacturing contexts. Strong procurement and vendor management skills are essential for success in this role.