Project Manager

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Recruitment Consultants seeks a skilled Project Manager to lead strategic manufacturing and engineering projects in the Western Cape. This on-site role oversees initiation to final sign-off, ensuring timely and within-budget execution with strong stakeholder communication.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management within engineering/manufacturing, a strong MS Project/Excel/Word background, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management within engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical background with MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word and technical support.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage designates projects from initiation through final sign-off, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Define project scopes, develop schedules, and monitor budgets effectively.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and conduct on-site visits for scope clarification.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing and installation phases.
• Coordinate quality inspections and manage engineering change processes.
• Track progress and implement corrective measures proactively.
• Support customer inquiries, prepare formal quotations, and manage machine audits and breakdowns.

Skills

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead strategic projects that drive growth and innovation within the manufacturing and engineering sectors? Our client, an established organization in the Western Cape, is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee critical initiatives that ensure seamless project execution from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage designated projects from initiation through to final sign-off, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Define project scopes, develop schedules, and monitor budgets effectively.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and conduct on-site visits for scope clarification.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing and installation phases.
• Coordinate quality inspections and manage engineering change processes.
• Track project progress and implement corrective measures proactively.
• Support customer inquiries, prepare formal quotations, and manage machine audits and breakdowns.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management within engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical background with skills in MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, and technical support.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Mechanical engineering knowledge is advantageous.

Familiarity with

• C programming language
• Customer support processes
• Project coordination and management practices

What We\'ll Give You

This is a full-time, on-site role offering an opportunity to work within a dynamic team focused on impactful projects. While salary details are negotiable, we provide a professional environment committed to growth and excellence.

Next steps

Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of manufacturing and engineering projects. Apply now to join a team where your expertise will make a real difference.