About the position
Background:
- Our Client who is in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Project Engineer to drive and manage various projects
Minimum Requirements:
- Relevant post-matric technical qualification (N6, S4, or National Diploma)
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in the LV MCC, MV switchgear, and modular substation manufacturing environment
- Minimum 3 years of experience in project management
- Experience in designing, manufacturing, testing & commissioning of electrical panels and modular substations.
- Proficient on MS Office Suite (Outlook, MS Word, MS Projects, MS Excel and AutoCAD or Draftsight)
- SAP experience advantageous
Responsibilities:
- Review and interpret project documentation and requirements, encompassing technical, commercial, and contractual obligations
- Ownership of customer Factory Acceptance Testing, including planning, coordination, execution, client engagement, and close-out of all FAT activities and documentation
- Lead critical projects by providing technical leadership, effective coordination, and decisive decision-making to ensure successful delivery
- Ensure all projects are executed in full compliance with Company’s terms and conditions, contractual requirements, and internal governance standards
- Participate in technical and commercial squad checks to confirm project readiness, risk alignment, and compliance prior to execution
- Identify, manage, and escalate technical, commercial, and schedule risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Deliver technical support to Customers, Sales Engineers, and other branches throughout the project lifecycle
- Perform and coordinate mechanical and electrical design activities in close collaboration with the Client and the Drawing office
- Create, maintain, and control comprehensive project documentation, including document registers and transmittals for all incoming and outgoing documents, with support from document control resources as required
- Develop, update, and manage MS Project schedules and Customer progress reports in close cooperation with the PPC team
- Prepare and upload precise bills of materials (BOMs) in SAP
- Compile production files and maintain close liaison with the Production team to support manufacturing execution
- Track project progress and provide regular updates to clients and internal management
- Facilitate and attend project, Client, and site meetings as necessary
- Compile, manage, and submit all final project documentation, including the final data book
- Support QC and testing activities performed by the QC team, ensuring alignment with all project requirements and FAT outcomes
- Assist with preparing site installation quality documentation, including QC files, check sheets, and method statements
- Provide facilitation and technical support to site teams throughout installation and commissioning activities
- Attend weekly invoicing meetings and support precise project commercial tracking
- Assist the Proposals team by providing technical input, including participation in tender and clarification meetings when required
- Share technical knowledge through both formal and informal training, mentoring, and collaboration
- Drive continuous improvement of internal systems, procedures, and electrical assemblies, focusing on quality, cost, and efficiency
- Monitor advancements in electrical assemblies and broader engineering sector trends and projects
- Maintain a strong customer service focus in all project interactions
- Comply with company health and safety policies and ensure strict adherence to ISO 9001 quality management standards
TO APPLY:
- Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions.
- This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL.
- However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position.
- Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion.
- AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
- If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities.
Desired Skills:
- Project management
- ISO 9001
- AutoCAD
- Project Engineer
- Diploma
- N6
- Marlboro
