Projects Engineer

SFG Engineering; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the execution of projects. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in electrical motors and related products. Strong technical skills and the ability to manage client interactions and project timelines are essential. The role requires a driver's license and advanced communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of electrical motor or similar products.
• Legal driver’s license – Code 8.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned projects are executed accurately and timeously.
• Monitor engineering developments and new projects.
• Assist in order hand-over process between Proposals to Projects.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Matric with minimum N4 certificate

Diploma (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

The main purpose of this position is to ensure that assigned projects are executed accurately and timeously.

• Ensure that all orders meet the company and customers commercial terms and conditions
• Assist external and internal customers with technical queries

Project Management

• Assist in order hand-over process between Proposals to Projects departments.
• Compile and submit data packs for each project handled.
• Continuously keep the customer well-informed of progress and delivery expectations.
• Continuously update cost calculations through the project to determine accurate margins.
• Co-ordinate and attend witness testing of project motor orders.
• Facilitate and assist with project related debtor issues where needed.
• Interact with the customer in terms of project, kick-off and site meetings.
• Inter-phasing with customers, COMPANY branches and COMPANY Group business units
• Liaising with the engineering department of the company’s various supplier organizations to streamline engineering processes.
• Liaising with the PIPC / Workshop to ensure output of project products on time.
• Negotiate orders when needed.
• Placing of technical orders on COMPANY or approved suppliers.
• Receiving and processing of customer orders in line with the customer’s technical
• Show the ability to monitor various projects

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

• Invoice forecast of Projects, monthly reporting with accuracy of 90%
• Order placement on COMPANY, within 3 days from handover

Other

• Continuously improve internal systems and procedures.
• Monitor engineering developments and new projects within the engineering sector.
• Monitor motor developments by competitors

Specific Requirements / Additional information

• A legal driver’s licence – Code 8.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including formal communications and making presentations.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must have excellent technical skills.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations.
• A keen sense of urgency and willingness to learn additional work related skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Good telephone manner.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Predominantly Office based. The position might require out of town travel and out of office errands from time to time.
• Is subject to work beyond normal working hours, evenings, weekends and holidays should the need arise.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession

Job requirements :

• Matric with minimum N4 certificate.
• Previous experience (Minimum 5 years) in the field of electrical motor or similar products.
• Diploma (Electrical or Mechanical) added advantage.

Computer literacy – proficient in Microsoft Office software.

• SAP experience will be an added advantage