Chief Operating Officer

Objective Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer / Project Manager to oversee operations in the bitumen sector. This role involves managing workshop activities, liaising with clients for design and commissioning, and mentoring engineering staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and financial acumen, ensuring efficient budget management. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will help drive innovation and growth in engineering solutions across Africa. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects in the bitumen industry.
• Financial knowledge for managing budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workshop operations with the Workshop Foreman.
• Liaise with customers on design and commissioning requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Product Support

Engineering Design

Education

Matric

Mechanical Degree or similar

Job description

Chief Operating Officer / Project Manager

POSITION INFO : Qualification

• Matric
• Mechanical Degree or similar

Requirements

• Experience in managing projects and providing product support and rendering services in the bitumen industry
• Financial knowledge in managing budgets

Duties

1. Manage the day to day running of the workshop in conjunction with the Workshop Forman
2. Quotes for retrofits and upgrades of plants
3. Tracking costings and better ways to design and build engineering parts
4. Working with the Project Managers and Draughtsperson to draw up all manufactured items and store in hard copy and electronically
5. Pre-commissioning and commissioning of any plant that is manufactured in the workshop
6. Liaise with customers regarding what is required in terms of design, fabrication, and commissioning
7. Mentoring and growing key employees in engineering skills and management
8. Working with the MD and Sales & Marketing department to better sell the products into Africa