Project Engineer

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Gqeberha is looking for a Project Manager to oversee installations and management of multi-million rand engineering projects. Candidates should hold a B.Sc. in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, with optional Project Management Diploma. The role involves ensuring customer satisfaction, developing project schedules, and effective communication with clients and suppliers. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in project management and 3D CAD design. Join a vibrant team and contribute to innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Project Management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installations of multi-million rand machines and technology.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with Engineering projects.
• Develop and implement project schedules and forecasts.
• Communicate with clients, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

3D CAD design (AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks)

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Logical thinking

Computer literacy (Excel)

Assertiveness

Enthusiasm and positivity

Financial and commercial aptitude

Education

B.Sc. Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering degree

Project Management Diploma

Job description

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following: (amongst other duties)

• Overseeing installations of various new multi-million rand machines and technology
• Overseeing assigned Engineering and technical projects
• Ensuring customer satisfaction with respect to all Engineering projects
• Overseeing machine and automation design projects
• Developing and implementing project schedules and forecasts
• Coordinating and checking of engineering deliverables
• Reporting monthly on project status and change orders
• Planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects
• Assisting in the preparation of engineering project and machine acquisition proposals
• Assisting in the coordination of pricing, estimating, scoping strategies for proposed projects and in the development and preparation of technical specifications
• Assisting in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, permits and designs for project
• Implementing successful engineering and automation projects
• Communicating extensively with assigned project Clients, external customers and suppliers, both overseas and local
• Travelling to foreign machine manufacturers to spec and sign off machines if needed
• Taking responsibility for commissioning and running multi- million rand machinery
• Involved in new product development and prototyping

REQUIREMENTS

• B.Sc. Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering degree
• Project Management Diploma would be advantageous
• Have at least 1 - 2 years of Project Management experience would be advantageous
• Competency in 3D CAD design (AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks)
• Be familiar with ISO procedures
• An ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• An ability to negotiate effectively
• A strong ability to think logically and rationally
• Be highly computer literate especially excel skills
• Be assertive and forthright
• Be enthusiastic, positive and self-energized
• A strong financial and commercial aptitude