Project Manager - Repair

NOV; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on technically challenging projects

Collaborate with talented professionals

Grow within a respected organization

Job summary

A global industry leader seeks a Project Manager to join the Aftermarket team in Gqeberha. This role involves managing complex repair projects to meet quality standards, budget, and deadlines. Candidates should possess strong coordination and customer focus skills, with a degree in engineering preferred and at least 5 years of relevant experience. A collaborative mindset and technical knowledge in equipment are crucial. Enhancing your career within a respected organization is a key benefit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, or Project Management.
• Product knowledge of Drill Floor Equipment and/or Pressure Control Equipment is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, or Project Management.
• Product knowledge of Drill Floor Equipment and/or Pressure Control Equipment (PCE) (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Manage repair projects within NOV facilities and with external vendors.
• Create, update, and manage scopes of work, quality plans, routers, and work packs.
• Lead work order release meetings and coordinate shop floor execution.
• Maintain BOMs, routers, and project data within ERP systems.
• Monitor production progress and external services (OSV), proactively managing risks.
• Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and certifying authorities.
• Support scheduling and communicate changes impacting lead times.
• Assist technicians with technical queries and component dispositions.
• Manage engineering concessions in collaboration with Engineering.
• Participate in customer progress meetings and resolve client issues.
• Ensure compliance with NOV Global Repair Business Process Alignment (BPA).

Skills

Strong technical understanding

Excellent project coordination

Stakeholder management skills

Sound judgement under pressure

Strong customer focus

Confident communicator

High ethical standards

Education

Grade 12

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems (Glovia preferred)

NOV systems: Tracker, RigOffice, Team Centre

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Repair sought to join the Aftermarket team in Gqeberha, supporting customer operations across Sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves managing complex repair projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to NOV quality standards, coordinating across internal teams, repair facilities, vendors, and certifying authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage repair projects within NOV repair facilities and with external vendors
• Create, update, and manage scopes of work, quality plans, routers, and work packs
• Lead work order release meetings and coordinate shop floor execution
• Maintain BOMs, routers, and project data within ERP systems
• Monitor production progress and external services (OSV), proactively managing risks
• Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and certifying authorities
• Support scheduling and communicate changes impacting lead times
• Assist technicians with technical queries and component dispositions
• Manage engineering concessions in collaboration with Engineering
• Participate in customer progress meetings and resolve client issues
• Ensure compliance with NOV Global Repair Business Process Alignment (BPA)

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 required
• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, or Project Management
• Product knowledge of Drill Floor Equipment and/or Pressure Control Equipment (PCE) (advantageous)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical understanding with the ability to interpret drawings and BOMs
• Excellent project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Sound judgement under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong customer focus with a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• High ethical standards and commitment to continuous improvement

Systems & Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite
• ERP systems (Glovia preferred)
• NOV systems: Tracker, RigOffice, Team Centre
• RigDoc knowledge (advantageous)

Why Join NOV?

• Be part of a global industry leader with a rich engineering legacy
• Work on technically challenging projects with real-world impact
• Collaborate with talented professionals in a safety- and quality-driven culture
• Grow your career within a respected international organization

About Us

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