Project Manager

Milkor Integrated System; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee various development projects, particularly in communication systems. This role requires a proactive individual who excels under pressure and possesses solid organizational skills. You will manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines. Collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders will be key, as you navigate the complexities of project management in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience in Communications.
• Excellent knowledge of GUI based radio systems and IP/LAN systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary projects within budget and time constraints.
• Develop project plans and report on project status regularly.
• Coordinate project activities and analyze risks and opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Systems

Organizational Skills

Risk Analysis

GUI Based Radio Systems

IP and LAN Systems

Time Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd, Is an Aerospace company with an international footprint providing turnkey solutions on the land, sea, air and cyber domains. Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation and safety. As technology continues to advance, UAV operations are playing an increasingly crucial role in various industries, from surveillance and reconnaissance to data collection and beyond.

Milkor Integrated Systems (Pty) Ltd has an opportunity for a Project Manager to assist on multiple development- type projects, with the emphasis on communication systems projects. This position is based in Airport City, Cape Town.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage multi-disciplinary projects within budget, time, scale and contractual quality deliverables.
• Developing project plans in consultation with various stakeholders and departments.
• Regular reporting on status of projects.
• Supporting continuous improvement on projects management system.
• Your duties are to assist with timeline development, ensure production is on schedule, important company supervision from start to finish, and offer guidance to improve progress.
• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
• Break projects into doable actions and important company timeframe.
• Analyze risks and opportunities.
• Implement and manage project changes and variations to achieve project outputs.
• Act as the primary point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.
• Work closely with the Program Managers and Technical team.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Production Departments.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve technical and quality problems.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATION

• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience within the Communications industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of :

GUI based radio systems

• IP and LAN systems.
• Intermittent out-of-town travel forms a significant part of this post.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Solid organisational skills, including multitasking and time-management.
• Managing development-type projects will be a strong advantage.
• An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and step-by-step action plans.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools new users.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Sense of urgency.
• Able to think conceptually.

CONSENT :

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm :

• That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching / POPI Policy.
• That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE :

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within seven days, please consider your application unsuccessful.