Project Manager

Sappi; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of Woodfibre products seeks an experienced Project Manager in Durban. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of medium to complex projects, from business case development to implementation review. Candidates should have a BSc or National Diploma in engineering, with 5-8 years of project experience, preferably in pulp and paper manufacturing. The position offers opportunities for career growth within a thriving organization.

Benefits

Learning and development programs

Travel opportunities

Competitive leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of project implementation experience in manufacturing.
• Pulp and Paper experience is advantageous.
• People management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Consult with stakeholders to develop detailed business cases.
• Prepare and manage the annual capex and renewals budget.
• Ensure engineering designs meet standards and codes.
• Complete bid reviews and analyze equipment proposals.
• Drive scheduling, procurement, installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment.

Skills

Project implementation

Stakeholder consultation

Budget management

Risk assessments

Team management

Education

BSc or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or Pulp and Paper Processing

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent

Job description

Job description:

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centered around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking diverse and inclusive individuals who value a safe environment.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager responsible for managing a portfolio of medium to complex projects from business case development to post-implementation review, including all project resources within the team.

As a Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Consulting with stakeholders to develop detailed business cases, determining capital expenditure, ROI, resource needs, and risk assessments for the annual capital budget.
• Preparing and managing the annual capex and renewals budget, aligned with the mill and Sappi SA five-year capital/growth plan.
• Reviewing, developing, and coordinating project justifications, cost estimates, and execution plans.
• Coordinating pre-feasibility studies, utilizing internal and external inputs, and documenting results.
• Determining resource requirements, including capex, operational costs, skills, and change management resources.
• Ensuring engineering designs meet standards and codes.
• Completing bid reviews and analyzing equipment proposals.
• Coordinating project execution to meet approved plans.
• Preparing and presenting project reports for PPC meetings.
• Developing project work breakdown structures in SAP and managing costs.
• Developing cash flow forecasts and ensuring compliance with inputs from project leaders.
• Driving scheduling, procurement, installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, safety, environmental, and mill procedures.
• Managing the projects department, including the drawing office, project team, and resources, overseeing project delivery and output.

What are we looking for?

• BSc or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or Pulp and Paper Processing preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of project implementation experience in manufacturing.
• Pulp and Paper experience is advantageous.
• People management experience is advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a thriving global organization.
• Learning and development programs for career growth.
• Travel opportunities (role-dependent).
• Competitive leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.