Automotive Project/Site Manager

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions Recruitment in Midrand seeks an experienced automotive project manager to lead complex engineering initiatives from initiation to closure. You will ensure timelines, budgets, and quality targets are met, coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders.

Apply RFQ understanding, develop robust plans, monitor risks, and provide clear updates to senior leadership. A technical degree and 5+ years in automotive are required, with willingness to travel for customer visits.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering with 5+ years in automotive.
• Strong knowledge of automotive systems, processes and standards.
• Proficient in MS Office and high computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage automotive projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate resources, activities and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Interpret customer RFQs and defined scope of supply.
• Provide regular project updates and status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule and budget.
• Track progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive results.
• Provide on-site project oversight and support when required.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

RFQ interpretation

Budget control

Resource planning

Risk mitigation

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site oversight

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

MS Office

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 levelsinternally and externally, including customers and suppliers.