Industrial Project Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Medical benefits

PMP certification

Professional development

Team in Mahikeng

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Project Engineer to manage multiple engineering initiatives at our Mahikeng facilities. You will plan, execute, and finalize projects on time and within budget, coordinating internal teams and external contractors.

The ideal candidate has a strong PM background, excellent problem-solving, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Opportunities for PMP certification and professional development are available, with a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Coordinate and manage internal resources and third parties/vendors for execution.
• Track project progress, manage changes in scope, and devise contingency plans.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Conduct post-mortems and create lessons-learned reports.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Industrial Project Engineer to manage and oversee various engineering projects within their facilities in Mahikeng . This role involves the planning, execution, and finalization of projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources, coordinating the efforts of internal team members and third-party contractors or consultants, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality and scope requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively to achieve project objectives. You will play a key role in driving infrastructure improvements and process enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Coordinate and manage internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Track project progress, manage changes in scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create lessons-learned reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, with proficiency in presentation and negotiation.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and project completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and PMP certification.
• Engaging work on diverse and impactful engineering projects.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment in Mahikeng .