Senior Payload Project Manager, Aerospace

HR Talent Partner SA; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Talent Partner SA in Somerset West invites a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end payload development for space systems, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive schedules from concept to testing, aligning with mission objectives and company strategy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or sciences and 5+ years in aerospace, with SA citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering or applied sciences.
• 5+ years in aerospace/space systems engineering or payload development or project management.
• South African citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Budget & Resource Control for payload development.
• Cross-Functional Coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Payload Project Planning & Execution from concept to integration and testing.
• Technical Oversight & Risk Management per mission specs and interface requirements.
• Internal Reporting & Stakeholder Communication with leadership.
• Quality, Testing & Integration Readiness for payloads.
• Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement across projects.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement of project delivery processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Project planning

Technical oversight

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied sciences

Master’s degree (beneficial)

Job description

HR Talent Partner SA in Somerset West invites a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end payload development for space systems, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive schedules from concept to testing, aligning with mission objectives and company strategy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or sciences and 5+ years in aerospace, with SA citizenship.