Technical Projects Manager

3L Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Technical Projects Manager to lead engineering projects in the FMCG manufacturing sector. This role requires 15+ years of project management experience, particularly in tissue paper or related fields. The successful candidate will ensure project timelines, budgets, and quality metrics are consistently met and will engage collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers a competitive monthly compensation package.

Benefits

Monthly Total Cost to Company Package

Opportunities for professional growth

Exposure to advanced automation and engineering systems

Qualifications

• 15+ years' project management experience in Tissue Paper or FMCG manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing capital projects and cost control.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and execute engineering projects.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope and budgets.
• Oversee on-site project activities ensuring compliance.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Business and financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Additional Project Management qualification

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Technical Projects Manager

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Sector : FMCG manufacturing sector

Location : Spartan, Kempton Park, Gauteng

Reports To : Engineering and Maintenance Manager

About the Client

Our client is a well-established FMCG manufacturing business with a strong presence in South Africa.

Operating a high-volume production facility, they are known for their commitment to product quality, operational efficiency, and continuous innovation.

With a reputation for delivering trusted consumer products to major retailers and wholesalers, the organisation prides itself on maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and engineering excellence.

Purpose of the Role

The Technical Projects Manager will lead, plan and execute engineering projects across the full project lifecycle — including feasibility, scoping, capital projects, plant upgrades, infrastructure development, equipment installations and process improvements.

The role requires strong technical project management capability within a tissue paper or heavy manufacturing environment, and demands close collaboration with engineering, production, maintenance, procurement, contractors, OEMs, and cross-functional teams.

The successful incumbent will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to quality, safety and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans including scope, deliverables, resources, timelines and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Oversee on-site project activities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and minimal disruption to production.
• Track progress and report on milestones, risks, delays and corrective actions.
• Facilitate technical discussions and ensure alignment with operational requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors and third-party suppliers.
• Communicate project updates, risks and issues clearly and timeously.
• Coordinate resource allocation with engineering, production and maintenance teams.
• Resolve resource conflicts and project constraints proactively.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality, safety and customer expectations.
• Maintain full project documentation and change-control records.
• Develop and manage project budgets effectively.
• Track expenditure, forecasts and cost deviations.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Provide leadership, motivation and guidance to project teams.
• Chair project review and status meetings (e.g., bi-weekly).
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive the adoption of best practices.
• Conduct lessons-learned reviews after project close-out.

Requirements

1. Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (essential).
2. Additional Project Management qualification (advantageous).
3. 15+ years' project management experience, preferably in a Tissue Paper or FMCG manufacturing environment.
4. Proven experience managing capital projects, tender processes, contractors, feasibility studies, benchmarking, cost control and execution.
5. Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes and safety standards.
6. Proficient in project planning tools (MS Project or similar).
7. Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities.
• High proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset : trust, respect, collaboration, adaptability, courage and focus.

Benefits

• Monthly Total Cost to Company Package (TCTC) package : R85,
• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to advanced automation and engineering systems.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Manufacturing

Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing