Project Management Officer

Headhunters; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the Manufacturing Industry seeks a Project Management Officer based in Uitenhage, South Africa. This role involves strategic decision-making, leading inter-divisional teams, and managing projects focused on local production. Candidates should possess strong financial analysis skills, project management capabilities, and a degree in a relevant field. Experience in the automotive sector is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management or strategy.
• Experience in the automotive industry is advantageous.
• Ability to operate across diverse cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies for local production activities.
• Lead inter-divisional teams on various projects.
• Represent the company at various levels.

Skills

Negotiating

Decision-making

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Communication

Conflict management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering

Job description

Our client in the Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ aProject Management Officer to their team based in Uitenhage.

Requirements:

Degree or Diploma in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project management or strategy environment.

Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level.

Financial analysis capability.

Automotive industry experience will be advantageous.

Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments.

Strong strategic project management planning and execution skills.

Sound decision-making ability.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams at all levels.

Strong project planning and execution capabilities in line with approved KPIs.

Proficiency in monitoring and tracking project progress, identifying and resolving issues, and escalating major matters where necessary.

Experience in leading and motivating inter-divisional teams under pressurised conditions.

Conflict management and resolution abilities.

Experience representing organisations locally and internationally at various levels.

Competence in operating and negotiating across diverse cultural environments.

Confidence in presenting to multi-national groups, including Heads of Government, Ministers, and CEOs.

Ability to analyse external environments, draw relevant insights, and anticipate trends.

Expertise in developing, analysing, and presenting strategic scenarios.

Responsibilities:

Conduct feasibility studies for local production activities in Africa.

Lead inter-divisional teams across brands and cultures on various projects.

Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the Board of Management.

Anticipate project issues and proactively identify solutions and alternatives.

Motivate and encourage team members to ensure project targets are met.

Represent the company within the Group and externally in various capacities.

Negotiate with external partners including governmental authorities and production partners.

Engage with Group, Regional, Local, and external stakeholders to formulate, implement, and monitor corporate regional strategy.

Identify new business opportunities to promote sustainable development within African markets.

Manage the evaluation and implementation of new projects, with a primary focus on local production activities in Africa.

Support management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects.

Act as an internal consultant on new business and prioritised projects by engaging with stakeholders to determine internal and external factors affecting mid- to long-term needs.

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