Projects Control Manager - 12 Months Contract R138 724Pm

Quyn International; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking a Project Manager for Transformers in Gauteng. The role involves leading multiple projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering and over 5 years of experience in project management within the transformer manufacturing industry. Proficiency in English, MS Office, and project management tools is essential. Willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Drive formal acceptance of the project and contract close-out.
• Act as the key contact for the customer for project issues.
• Monitor and control project progress and resource utilization.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/energy engineering

PMP Certificate

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Project Management - Transformers (Hitachi Energy)

Company: Hitachi Energy. Location: Gauteng. Job Type: Full-time. The opportunity: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. You will be responsible for multiple projects across all project stages, lead the project team, establish the project execution approach, and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

Your responsibilities

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identifying, qualifying, quantifying and managing project risks.
• Ensuring project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Coordinating customer acceptance of transformers and addressing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the assembly site.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5–10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentation.
• Proactive, result-oriented, with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, reliability, and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organizational talent with analytical mindset, good communication, commercial insight and negotiation skills.
• Willing to travel occasionally abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc).
• Proficiency in English (spoken & written).

About Hitachi Energy: Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification and power grid technologies with digital at the core. We are a credible partner for customers worldwide.