Automotive PM: New Model & Ops Projects (Hybrid, Gauteng)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Professional development

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager for Vereeniging, Gauteng, to lead automotive manufacturing projects across engineering, production, and supply chain teams. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, requiring strong leadership and a proven track record in complex manufacturing projects.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in project management within the automotive sector, knowledge of lean and Six Sigma, and experience with MS Project or SAP.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical) or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with MS Project and SAP or similar PM software.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of automotive manufacturing projects.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Manage risks and issues with mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Monitor progress and report status to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and quality protocols.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Facilitate project meetings and drive effective communication across levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Analytics

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager for Vereeniging, Gauteng, to lead automotive manufacturing projects across engineering, production, and supply chain teams. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, requiring strong leadership and a proven track record in complex manufacturing projects.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in project management within the automotive sector, knowledge of lean and Six Sigma, and experience with MS Project or SAP.