TEMP PROJECT ENGINEER

Interdot Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics management company in Gqeberha is seeking a Logistics Engineer to optimize material handling processes. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in logistics within the automotive sector. Responsibilities include project planning, stakeholder consultation, and procurement of logistics facilities. This role aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics processes in an automotive environment.
• At least 2 years as a project engineer in logistics planning or similar.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design logistics material flow concepts.
• Prepare layouts and job specifications.
• Conceive and procure logistics facilities and equipment.
• Prepare detailed project plans and budgets.
• Evaluate quotations and negotiate with suppliers.

Skills

Logistics process optimization

Project engineering

Stakeholder consultation

Budget planning

Education

Degree or National Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Logistics

Job description

Brief Role Description

To plan, design, develop and introduce the provision, modification and maintenance of material handling facilities, transport, packaging, processes and systems for the optimal material flow from source to point of use to support Production, P&A and Localization and Export projects in achieving their scheduled targets. To analyze, maintain and control the various Logistics Planning Contracts by liaison with the necessary departments and external contractors in order to reduce costs and improve methods of control on an ongoing basis.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Conceiving, preparing and implementing detailed logistics material flow concepts in production and warehouse environments for optimum solutions.
• Preparing detailed layouts, drawings and job specifications for specialized facilities or logistics services based on latest technological solutions.
• Conceiving, designing and procuring logistics facilities, i.e. stillages, pallets, dunnages, trolleys, racking, general storage facilities and packaging based on analysis and interpretation of requirements for new projects, production requests or other valid customer requests.
• Preparing detailed project plans for coordinating and monitoring projects.
• Preparing clear specifications for the RFQ process to obtain quotations from contractors or service providers.
• Evaluating or adjudicating quotations and negotiating with suppliers if required to improve/optimise specification and/or quotes.
• Preparing appropriation requests to justify and secure release of funds for projects.
• Preparing and issuing purchase requisitions.
• Arranging for project/facility/service acceptance and hand‑over by conducting demonstrations of equipment or facilities (e.g. through physical trials).
• Preparation of budget prices to be used for corporate projects, cost studies, parts localisation plans and export projects.
• Developing and introducing packaging specifications for production parts.
• Consultation with stakeholders.
• Drafting and updating Logistics service contract specifications.
• Convening and chairing meetings as required with relevant role players in order to execute projects, functions or tasks.

Qualification requirements

• Degree or National Diploma in fields of either Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics.

Experience needed

• 3 years experience with logistics processes within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• 2 years experience as a project engineer in Logistics Planning or equivalent planning environment.