Project Specialist (2 Year Contract)

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Project Specialist to manage projects and implement continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in project management within the automotive field and a relevant qualification. The successful candidate will oversee project execution, conduct feasibility studies, and lead a team to optimize resources and improve quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a Project Management role in the Automotive Industry.
• Must have a recognized qualification from a registered institution in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvements with customers and propose alternative solutions.
• Conduct project feasibility studies and assist in project initiation.
• Supervise a project team to deliver project objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Problem-Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma: Business and Project Management or Engineering

Grade 12 / Matric

Recognized qualification in Project Management (e.g., PMI)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview:

Our client in the automotive industry is looking to employ a Project Specialist to manage projects and the implementation continuous improvement initiatives to plant, equipment and processes to optimise utilisation of organisational resources.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Bachelor’s Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma: Business and Project Management or Engineering
• Must have a recognized qualification from a registered institution (such as PMI) in the field of Project Management
• Minimum 3 years in a Project Management role in the Automotive Industry

Key Performance Areas:

Project Initiation

• Identify opportunities for improvements with internal and external customers and propose alternative solutions
• Conduct project feasibility studies to establish the viability of proposed projects
• Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control
• Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budgets for projects or sub projects and monitor and control actual cost against budget

Project Planning

• Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution
• Monitor, evaluate and communicate project schedules
• Collate all project information (Drawings, specifications, data, special instructions, etc.)

Design and Drawing

• Plan and determine drawing requirements to produce engineering drawings
• Use CAD computer programmes as a design tool to produce drawings to specifications

Project Management

• Supervise a project team of a developmental, technical or small project to deliver project objectives
• Identify, suggest and implement corrective actions to improve quality of project work
• Raise requests for samples and update the sample request register
• Oversee/produce initial product samples
• Commission machines and equipment or pilot and test new/existing products

Project Administration

• Plan, organise and support project meetings and workshops
• Provide procurement administration support to projects

Policies and Procedures

• Initiate and approve Project Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.

Continuous Improvement

• Conduct Research & Development of new/existing technologies/plant/products
• Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives:
• Kaizen
• Six Sigma
• Standardised Work
• VA/VE (Value Added/Value Engineered)

Reporting

Compile Project Reports and Presentations