Site Project Manager

Believe Resourcing; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in South Africa is seeking a Site Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in a manufacturing environment. The role requires strong project management skills, FMCG experience, and relevant engineering qualifications. Successful candidates will manage site capital spend and report project progress to management.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role required.
• Relevant FMCG experience preferably in the Food Environment is essential.
• At least 3 years experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Champion site projects from feasibility studies to implementation.
• Write project motivations and raise capital requests.

Skills

Project management

Change management

FMCG knowledge

Education

Higher National Diploma or BSC Engineering

Tools

MS Projects

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

A dynamic company within the FMCG market is looking for a Site Project Manager to join their team. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of over 50 renowned household names.

Purpose of the role :

Manage multiple complex projects within a manufacturing environment in order to effect capacity-enabling changes in the plants. This role requires a perceptive, productivity-focused Project Manager to implement solutions across the production site. A proven track record in handling multiple projects concerning plant equipment is essential for success in this role.

Job Specification :

• Champion site projects from feasibility studies to implementation
• Analysis of project benefits and challenges
• Write project motivations, raise capital requests, and obtain approval for projects
• Project planning and tracking to ensure deadlines and objectives are met
• Execute project follow-up and ensure successful implementation
• Coordinate implementation of the project in terms of change management and training needs
• Manage multiple, dynamic site projects
• Report to management with progress of current and planned site projects
• Manage sites capital spend to budget

Minimum Requirements :

• 5 Years’ experience in a similar role
• Relevant FMCG experience preferably in the Food Environment

Qualifications :

• Completed Higher National Diploma or BSC Engineering
• A professional engineering qualification combined with keen business acumen and FMCG manufacturing experience is

indispensable in this environment.

Additional Requirements :

• MS Projects
• AutoCAD experience
• MS Office
• In-depth knowledge of FMCG plant equipment
• At least 3 years experience in project management