Project & Team Lead (Engineering)

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resource consultancy in Somerset West is seeking a Project Manager in electronic engineering to oversee production and team performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing projects and teams within high-value production environments. Applicants must hold a relevant diploma and possess strong leadership and mentoring skills. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and requires a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an electronic engineering environment.
• 2 years in a project manager role and managing a team required.
• Experience in high-value/low-volume electronic engineering production.

Responsibilities

• Establish monthly production requirements based on client demand.
• Delegate workload effectively among team members.
• Ensure performance and quality of products produced.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Mentoring and coaching

Problem-solving

Education

National Diploma (Electrical / Electronic/ Industrial Engineering)

BTech (Electrical / Electronic/ Industrial Engineering)

Certificate in Project Management

Job description

Reference: 10422 CM

Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description

• Establishing the monthly production requirements in accordance with the client demand.
• Identifying the subassemblies and component requirements and ensuring sufficient stock to meet short-and long-term requirements.
• Identifying weekly production targets based on the higher-level demand and ensure these targets arecontinuously met.
• Delegating the workload fairly and effectively between the team members.
• Assisting with the assembly and testing of hardware.
• Taking responsibility for the performance and quality of the products being produced.
• Checking and approving all as-built documentation.
• Ensuring the availability and suitability of tools and equipment required to execute the production effort effectively and efficiently.
• Keeping all relevant stakeholders (internal and external) timeously informed of progress and problems throughout the recurring production cycles.
• Mentoring and coaching team members, driving engagement, adoption of production best practices and facilitating career development.
• Leading by example and ensuring all team members integrate the company’s values and code of conductin their daily behaviour.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (Electrical / Electronic/ Industrial Engineering) – including maths, technical communication and technical drawings/graphic communication and project management, as subjects
• A BTech (Electrical / Electronic/ Industrial Engineering) is desirable and a Certificate in Project Management will be beneficial.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in an electronic engineering environment, including 2 years in a project manager role and 2 years managing a team.
• Specific experience that supports the effective execution of this role:
  • 3 years' experience working in a high-value/low-volume electronic engineering production environment
  • 2 years’ experience as a project manager in an electronic engineering environment
  • 2 years’ experience leading a small team
  • 2 years’ experience working within a Material Requirements Planning (MRP)/Enterprise Requirements
  • Planning (ERP) environment (Desirable)

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail]
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.