Project Manager: Capital Projects

Rheinmetall; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Boksburg is seeking a Project Manager responsible for end-to-end project delivery across a variety of Capital Projects. This role involves working across all phases of the project lifecycle, coordinating efforts across multiple teams to ensure successful outcomes. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering, at least 3 years of project management experience, and excellent communication skills. Competitive compensation package offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund

Medical Schemes

Career development and progress opportunities

Subsidized canteen on site

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a project management role, preferably in a production or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects.
• Formal project management training (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives, deliverables, and scope in alignment with strategic requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Budgeting and financial analysis

Planning and scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

BEng / BTech in Engineering or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

MS Teams

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery across a diverse portfolio of Capital Projects, ranging from urgent small-scale projects to multi-year, production and manufacturing-related, and multidisciplinary programs. The incumbent will aslo work across all phases of the project lifecycle – feasibility, planning, initiating, execution and close-out, as well as coordinating, managing and controlling efforts across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Definition & Initiation: Define project objectives, deliverables, and scope in alignment with strategic requirements.
• Planning & Control: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations. Ensure alignment with key milestones and program priorities.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues. Proactively develop and implement risk response strategies.
• Execution & Delivery: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality and scope expectations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate effective communication and alignment across internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, and executive management.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor project progress using designated planning and reporting tools. Track cost and schedule performance and implement corrective actions as required.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to project governance, company policies, import control regulations, and capital project procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing streamlining and execution of project and capital management processes, tools, and best practices.
  
  
  

What Qualifications You Should Have

• BEng / BTech in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a project management role, preferably in a production or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects.
• Formal project management training (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA) preferred.
• Strong planning, financial analysis, and risk management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Excel, MS Teams etc.); is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly organised, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal support
  
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events