PROJECT MANAGER to be based in White River, Mpumalanga

About the position

PROJECT MANAGER to be based in White River, Mpumalanga

Our client, a manufacturer of wood-based solutions and one of the world’s leading players in their industry are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to join their team. 

This role is central to driving and delivering strategic industrial projects that enhance plant performance, improve sustainability, and strengthen long-term competitiveness.

You will lead initiatives ranging from plant improvements to new ventures, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives while building capability for future strategic leadership.





THE NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE ARE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or a related technical field, AND a minimum of 5 years experience managing projects within an operational and industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience delivering capital projects, improvement initiatives, or strategic industrial programmes.
• Strong Industrial Manufacturing insight with a good understanding of plant operations and asset-intensive environments.
• Demonstrated experience working within high-safety and compliance-driven environments AND comprehensive working experience on Office 365 and SAP.
• A valid driver's license, a passport, and the willingness to travel as required.

It will also count in your favour if you have:
-    Formal Project Management qualification or certification.
-    Exposure to multi-site, regional or international collaboration.
-    Comfortable operating between operational detail and strategic perspective.
-    Effective communication with different areas and hierarchical levels.








DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY



- Leading projects end-to-end, including scope definition, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
- Delivering projects on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
- Establishing and maintaining appropriate project governance, controls, documentation, and reporting.
- Identifying, assessing, and managing project risks, dependencies, and constraints, escalating where required.
 
INDUSTRIAL IMPROVEMENT AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
- Managing continuous improvement projects, strategic transformation initiatives, and new venture developments within the plant.
- Driving initiatives focused on operational efficiency, reliability, cost optimisation, productivity, and process improvement.
- Supporting the development of business cases, feasibility studies, and investment proposals.
- Tracking and reporting on benefit realisation and value delivery.
 
SUSTAINABILITY AND LONG-TERM PLANT VIABILITY
- Leading and supporting projects that enhance environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, resource utilisation, and compliance.
- Ensuring sustainability principles are embedded in project design, execution, and decision making.
- Contributing to the long-term resilience and competitiveness of the White River plant.
 
STAKEHOLDER AND REGIONAL COLLABORATION
- Engaging and coordinating with cross-functional local stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution.
- Collaborating with regional and group teams, particularly in Portugal, to align on standards, methodologies, and shared initiatives.
- Managing relationships with external partners, ensuring contractual, safety, and performance expectations are met.
 
COMMUNICATION, REPORTING AND GOVERNANCE
- Providing structured, accurate, and timely reporting to the CITO South Africa and relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitating project steering committees, workshops, and decision forums.
- Ensuring transparent communication of progress, risks, issues, and key decisions.

Desired Skills:

• Project
• Engineering
• Operations
• Industrial
• Capital Project
• Manufacturing
• Plant

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid
• Provident Fund
• KPI Bonus