Automotive Project/Site Manager

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 550 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Project Manager for automotive projects in Gauteng, South Africa. The ideal candidate will lead projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and quality standards, and possess a degree in Engineering with over 5 years of relevant experience in the automotive industry. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. Willingness to travel for customer site visits is necessary.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive systems, processes, and industry standards.
• Experience in project cost control, including budget tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage automotive projects from initiation to completion.
• Provide regular project updates and status reports.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive results.

Skills

Automotive project management

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Mechatronics Engineering knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Verbal and written communication skills

Capacity and resource planning

Process improvement knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Duties

• Lead and manage automotive projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate resources, activities, and stakeholders to successfully achieve project goals.
• Interpret and apply a clear understanding of customer RFQs and defined scope of supply.
• Provide regular project updates and status reports to stakeholders, team members, and senior leadership.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule, and budget control.
• Track project progress, proactively identify potential risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure strict adherence to industry regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive results and meet strategic business objectives.
• Provide on-site project oversight and support where necessary.

Your Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering with over 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive systems, processes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and high overall computer literacy.
• Strong ability to understand and fulfill customer requirements.
• Sound understanding of processes and systems; process improvement knowledge is a plus.
• Capable of timely and accurate capacity and resource planning across all project phases.
• Experience in project cost control, including budget tracking and accountability for incurred costs.
• Willingness to travel for customer site visits and provide mechanical / electromechanical support when required.
• Ability to analyze, conceptualize, and coordinate marketing and sales initiatives related to projects.
• Effective prioritization, planning, and management of project tasks and deliverables.
• Solid understanding of modern automotive manufacturing technologies and workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all levels internally and externally, including customers and suppliers.