Remote Project Manager — Industrial Automation Systems

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead complex automation projects in the manufacturing and process sectors. This fully remote role allows you to manage projects from anywhere in South Africa, delivering systems that meet client specs, budgets, and timelines.

The ideal candidate has a strong automation background, proven project management experience, and excellent leadership and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or mechatronics.
• 7+ years in project management in automation or manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, HMI, robotics.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience coordinating remote/distributed teams.
• Proficient in MS Project or Primavera and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of industrial automation projects from concept to handover.
• Create detailed project plans with scope, schedules, budgets and risks.
• Coordinate with engineering, vendors and clients for seamless execution.
• Oversee procurement of hardware and software and monitor vendor performance.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery meeting quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues with proactive solutions.
• Communicate status, milestones and challenges to stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships and foster long-term partnerships.
• Lead and motivate project teams for effective collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Remote team leadership

Communication

Leadership

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead complex automation projects in the manufacturing and process sectors. This fully remote role allows you to manage projects from anywhere in South Africa, delivering systems that meet client specs, budgets, and timelines.

The ideal candidate has a strong automation background, proven project management experience, and excellent leadership and communication abilities.