Uitenhage: Project Management Officer posted by Headhunters
Posted on 2025-07-10 00:00:00
| Employer | Headhunters |
|---|---|
| Category | Other Manufacturing |
| Location | Eastern Cape / Uitenhage |
Job Summary
Our client in the Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ a Project Management Officer to their team based in Uitenhage.
Requirements:
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Degree or Diploma in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent.
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Minimum of 5 years experience in a project management or strategy environment.
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Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level.
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Financial analysis capability.
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Automotive industry experience will be advantageous.
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Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments.
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Strong strategic project management planning and execution skills.
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Sound decision-making ability.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams at all levels.
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Strong project planning and execution capabilities in line with approved KPIs.
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Proficiency in monitoring and tracking project progress, identifying and resolving issues, and escalating major matters where necessary.
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Experience in leading and motivating inter-divisional teams under pressurised conditions.
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Conflict management and resolution abilities.
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Experience representing organisations locally and internationally at various levels.
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Competence in operating and negotiating across diverse cultural environments.
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Confidence in presenting to multi-national groups, including Heads of Government, Ministers, and CEOs.
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Ability to analyse external environments, draw relevant insights, and anticipate trends.
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Expertise in developing, analysing, and presenting strategic scenarios.
Responsibilities:
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Conduct feasibility studies for local production activities in Africa.
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Lead inter-divisional teams across brands and cultures on various projects.
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Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the Board of Management.
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Anticipate project issues and proactively identify solutions and alternatives.
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Motivate and encourage team members to ensure project targets are met.
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Represent the company within the Group and externally in various capacities.
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Negotiate with external partners including governmental authorities and production partners.
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Engage with Group, Regional, Local, and external stakeholders to formulate, implement, and monitor corporate regional strategy.
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Identify new business opportunities to promote sustainable development within African markets.
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Manage the evaluation and implementation of new projects, with a primary focus on local production activities in Africa.
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Support management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects.
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Act as an internal consultant on new business and prioritised projects by engaging with stakeholders to determine internal and external factors affecting mid- to long-term needs.
Should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
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