Project Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in South Africa is seeking a skilled Project Manager for a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will lead feasibility studies, manage vendor engagements, and coordinate logistics for a manufacturing facility setup. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and over 10 years of experience in project execution within telecoms, aerospace, or manufacturing sectors. Strong knowledge of procurement and African industrial environments is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical project execution.
• Experience in telecoms, aerospace, or manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in African environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct techno-economic feasibility for factory setup.
• Prioritise African countries for business potential.
• Coordinate logistics for importing specialized equipment.

Skills

Technical project execution

Procurement

Vendor management

Import/export logistics

Knowledge of African industrial environments

Education

Engineering, Industrial, or Project Management degree

Job description

Project Manager - 3 Month Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Feasibility Studies & Strategic Inputs
  • Conduct techno-economic feasibility for setting up a reflector antenna manufacturing facility in South Africa.
  • Evaluate cost-benefit scenarios of local vs. imported component manufacturing.
  • Assess utility, infrastructure, and zoning requirements at preferred industrial sites.
  • Provide recommendations on factory size, power needs, layout, and logistics.

• Country Prioritisation & Market Intelligence
  • Using existing research, prioritise African countries beyond Ghana (e.g., Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco) for business potential.
  • Create a comparison matrix to rank the feasibility and readiness of each country.
  • Identify opportunities for regional supplier partnerships.

• Vendor & Supplier Engagement
  • Identify local and international suppliers for equipment, tooling, materials (e.g., molds, resins, composites).
  • Evaluate vendor capabilities, lead times, import conditions, and compliance.
  • Facilitate supplier contracting in alignment with project deadlines and quality standards.

• Factory Setup Planning
  • Develop a high-level rollout plan with timelines, cost forecasts, and dependencies.
  • Recommend procurement and installation sequencing for major factory components.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams for production workflow integration.

• Logistics & Import Facilitation
  • Manage logistics plan for importing specialised equipment.
  • Engage clearing agents, freight forwarders, and customs to ensure compliance.
  • Establish import schedules and related risk mitigation actions.

• Legal, IP, and NDA Compliance
  • Ensure all parties sign strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) specific to Stratosats requirements.
  • The NDA will include a clause allowing for personal liability if unauthorised disclosures are made.
  • Identify contract templates and legal risks for third-party supplier agreements.

• Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting
  • Coordinate regularly with The Company,
  • Provide weekly updates and milestone reports to the company project office.
  • Maintain a project risk register and regularly flag priority actions.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering, Industrial, or Project Management degree
• 10+ years of experience in technical project execution, ideally in telecoms, aerospace, or manufacturing
• Strong procurement, vendor management, and import/export logistics knowledge
• Familiarity with African industrial environments and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with factory setup and production line implementation preferred