Automotive Project/Site Manager

Staff Solutions; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions is looking for an experienced project manager in Midrand, South Africa, to lead automotive projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, along with at least 5 years of experience in the automotive sector.

The role involves coordinating resources, providing project oversight, and ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, and willingness to travel for customer site visits is required.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in project cost control, including budget tracking.
• Willingness to travel for customer site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage automotive projects ensuring alignment with timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate resources and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Automotive systems knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project cost control experience

Customer requirement fulfillment

Project planning and management

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s 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 Bachelor’s 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.