Centurion: Engineering/Technical Project Manager/Operations Coordinator – Centurion

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Centurion to lead our engineering and technical operations, providing exceptional service to external customers and driving business growth through effective project management and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technicians, providing direct service and support to external customers.
• Address machine diagnosis results in the most accurate and cost-effective remedy for faults (coordination of problem-solving and solutions).
• Develop, implement, and maintain a standardized technical training strategy to ensure all technicians meet required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.
• Establish and standardize an effective maintenance program for all contract equipment.
• Oversee and maintain the complete library of machine service and parts manuals.
• Compile and present comprehensive technical reports on equipment performance to clients at regular intervals.
• Analyze and report on all internal and external warranty claims submitted.
• Monitor and control the budget and spending of all subcontracted technical work.
• Prepare, manage, and plan annual budgets for all national workshops and technical functions.
• Ensure strict adherence to all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.
• Facilitate weekly national meetings with department managers to ensure alignment and operational consistency.
• Travel as required to branch locations and client sites (only when needed).
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation as part of the company’s standardized service routine.
• Compile and review financial quotes for repetitive technical work.

Requirements

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Project Management, Business Management or any Technical field, with an interest in Technical and Engineering.
• NQF Level 5 or higher Management qualification.
• Experience in people management / managing a technical team.
• Experience in developing and delivering technical training to staff (advantageous).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, coordinate and lead a large technical team (very important).
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage customers and stakeholders at all levels and clearly communicate and transfer complex technical knowledge.
• Proficiency in the Google Workspace (G Suite) environment (advantageous).

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Not specified.