Strategic Project Manager: Lifecycle & Delivery

Mecad Systems; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecad Systems in Pretoria, South Africa, seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive end-to-end project delivery across mechanical and industrial engineering domains. You will lead multi-department collaboration, manage scopes, schedules and budgets, and ensure timely delivery with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires 4–6 years in Project Management and at least 2 years in mechanical/industrial engineering, with a preference for experience in land vehicles and

Qualifications

• 4–6 years’ experience in Project Management.
• 2 years mechanical/industrial engineering experience.
• Land vehicles experience is an advantage.
• Total life cycle product experience is an advantage.
• Engineering degree, preferably Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Post-graduate PM or General Management qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop Project Charter and Project Management Plan.
• Control, monitor, and report on project progress.
• Produce Project Closure Reports and lessons learned.
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for projects.
• Coordinate technical scope management to align with contractual and customer requirements.
• Generate and maintain the project plan and schedule.
• Manage project budget, cash flow and profitability.
• Draft and implement the Project Quality Plan and QA processes.
• Ensure weekly reporting to Programmes Manager on status.
• Liaise with departments to coordinate progress across the value chain.
• Support development of PM strategy, processes and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

PMBoK

Communication

MS Projects

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Organised

Efficient

Detail oriented

Positive attitude

Company values

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Industrial)

Job description

Mecad Systems in Pretoria, South Africa, seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive end-to-end project delivery across mechanical and industrial engineering domains. You will lead multi-department collaboration, manage scopes, schedules and budgets, and ensure timely delivery with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires 4–6 years in Project Management and at least 2 years in mechanical/industrial engineering, with a preference for experience in land vehicles and