Port Elizabeth: Project Management Officer: Production Activities posted by Profile Personnel
Posted on 2025-07-26 00:00:00
| Employer | Profile Personnel |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive Service |
| Location | Eastern Cape / Port Elizabeth |
Job Summary
Brief Role Description
The core purpose of this position is to conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities in Africa as well as to drive, plan and implement production facilities in Africa.
This position will also act as project manager, on new business and strategy development, lead inter-divisional teams across brands and cultures and to drive and co-ordinate company African footprint.
The incumbent will also negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners as well as engage with key stakeholders and determine internal and external factors affecting mid- (<5 years) to long-term (>5 years) needs. The position will also be required to establish and evaluate scenarios for Board decision.
Possible Tasks within this Role
To conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities
To lead an inter-divisional team across brands and cultures
Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the Board of Management.
Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines as well as motivating and encouraging team members in order to ensure targets are fulfilled.
Represent the company within the Group as well as externally
To negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners
To engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders to formulate, implement and monitor the Corporate regional strategy.
Identifying new business opportunities to promote sustainable development in African markets
Managing the evaluation as well as implementation of new projects, primarily local pro-duction activities, in Africa.
Supporting management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring of internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects.
Assisting management by acting as an internal consultant on new business and prioritized projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long term needs.
Qualification requirements
Degree or Diploma in one of the fields of Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or equivalent
Experience needed
Minimum 5 years experience in project management or strategy environment
Essentials
Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level
Financial analysis capability
Automotive experience an advantage
Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments
Ability to think, plan and execute at a strategic project management level
Sound decision-making ability
Ability to communicate with and lead teams at all levels
Ability to plan, execute and make decisions on projects and initiatives according to approved KPIs
Ability to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering Committees
Leading and motivating inter-divisional teams in a pressurized environment.
Conflict management ability
Experience in representing the Company, locally and internationally, at any level.
Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural lines
Ability to present to multi-national groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEOs etc.)
Ability to analyze external environment, draw relevant insights and anticipate trends
Ability to develop, analyze and present scenarios
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