South Africa: Project Engineer posted by Manpower Group
Posted on 2025-07-16 00:00:00
| Employer | Manpower Group |
|---|---|
| Category | Engineering Management |
| Location | South Africa / South Africa |
Job Summary
The incumbent plays a key role in the Projects department with the primary focus being on:
- Installation and commissioning of company equipment at existing customer sites and of other equipment at other sites, where diversification opportunities may arise
- Be an ambassador for the company on site (ensure effective communication between client & the company)
- Follow leads with client related to new business opportunities
- Providing technical assistance to internal and external customers
This role requires the below tasks to be carried out:
- Define all the project execution scopes, work breakdown structures, schedules, objectives, method statements, project risks involving all relevant stakeholders after receiving a detailed handover from the Technical sales team related to all the group products
- Maintain monthly overview of services budget, monitor variations, and ensure cost control on projects, timely invoicing on services projects
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Define and coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Contribute towards contractor vendor selection and approval
- Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams responsible for the installation & commissioning of company equipment according to company Standard, within safety, quality, budget, time and scope targets.
- Measure and report on project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Perform internal risk management to minimize project risks.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Train operators / supervisors to use companies equipment and technicians on how to maintain equipment
- Manage relationship with the client (invoicing, deadline, milestone, turnover….)
- Provide feedback from client to Commercial Department in order to improve customer service
- Coordinate ad-hoc internal projects when required
Problem Solving:
- Implement a mitigation plan in order to reduce the risks during all phases of project or maintenance interventions.
- Pro-active hands-on problem solving on job-site
- Report and escalate to senior management as needed.
- Develop good customer relationship with client and ensure client satisfaction in terms of planning, quality & meeting deadlines
- Ensure high level of safety on site
Qualification:
- Engineering qualification (diploma or degree)
- Project Management Diploma as a minimum (non-negotiable)
Relevant experience:
- 7-10 years’ multi-disciplinary project experience.
- Minimum of 3 Years Site execution supervision experience will be advantageous.
- Proven working experience in project management and organizational skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Projects.
- Marketing skills for identifying possible new projects and business opportunities.
- Financial comprehension pertaining to budgets and job costing.
- Excellent client-facing and internal verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills involving goal-setting, professional development and mentorship.
- Conflict management skills.
- Strong project planning, organizational and time management skills.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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