Project Manager

Headhunters; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters is seeking an experienced engineer/project manager to lead end-to-end stainless steel or process plant installation projects. You will supervise site teams, review GA, isometric, and P&ID drawings, and ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery across South Africa and Africa.

The role requires strong planning, budget control, and client communication. Travel and export project work are expected as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Engineering / Project Management required.
• Technical qualification that would support Turn-Key Project Installations required.
• Proven track record of successful Turn-Key Project Installations throughout South Africa and Africa.

Responsibilities

• Proven ability to run a stainless steel or process plant installation project end to end, managing through supervisors rather than doing the work personally.
• Strong Management and Leadership skills, with the ability to direct supervisors, delegate effectively, and hold them accountable.
• Ability to review and interpret GA, isometric, and P&ID drawings well enough to direct supervisors and resolve technical queries.
• Sound understanding of welding processes and hygienic/process piping practices, sufficient to judge quality on site.
• Strong planning and programming skills, using tools such as MS Project or Excel.
• Commercial awareness, including budget control, variation management, and progress claims.
• Professional communication with client site representatives in technical discussions and site meetings, with sound judgement on when to refer matters to the Directors.
• Strong working knowledge of the OHS Act and site safety management.
• Decisive and self-driven, with practical problem-solving ability under pressure.
• Comfortable working away from home, including on export projects outside South Africa

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Project management qualification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Isometrics & P&ID interpretation

Job description

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Engineering / Project Management required.
• Technical qualification that would support Turn-Key Project Installations required.
• Proven Track record of successful Turn-Key Project Installations throughout South Africa and Africa.
• Significant experience in industrial or process plant installations, with a proven track record managing installation projects through site supervisors.
• Experience with hygienic/sanitary stainless steel installations (food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical sectors) and with export or cross-border projects.
• Any relevant training certificates (e.g. rigging, working at heights, OHS Act courses) advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Valid Passport and willingness to travel.
• Must be Fit and able to Pass Site Medicals.

Responsibilities:

• Proven ability to run a stainless steel or process plant installation project end to end, managing through supervisors rather than doing the work personally.
• Strong Management and Leadership skills, with the ability to direct supervisors, delegate effectively, and hold them accountable.
• Ability to review and interpret GA, isometric, and P&ID drawings well enough to direct supervisors and resolve technical queries.
• Sound understanding of welding processes and hygienic/process piping practices, sufficient to judge quality on site.
• Strong planning and programming skills, using tools such as MS Project or Excel.
• Commercial awareness, including budget control, variation management, and progress claims.
• Professional communication with client site representatives in technical discussions and site meetings, with sound judgement on when to refer matters to the Directors.
• Strong working knowledge of the OHS Act and site safety management.
• Decisive and self-driven, with practical problem-solving ability under pressure.
• Comfortable working away from home, including on export projects outside South Africa

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.