Our client in the Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ a Project Management Officer to their team based in Uitenhage.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project management or strategy environment.

• Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level.

• Financial analysis capability.

• Automotive industry experience will be advantageous.

• Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments.

• Strong strategic project management planning and execution skills.

• Sound decision-making ability.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams at all levels.

• Strong project planning and execution capabilities in line with approved KPIs.

• Proficiency in monitoring and tracking project progress, identifying and resolving issues, and escalating major matters where necessary.

• Experience in leading and motivating inter-divisional teams under pressurised conditions.

• Conflict management and resolution abilities.

• Experience representing organisations locally and internationally at various levels.

• Competence in operating and negotiating across diverse cultural environments.

• Confidence in presenting to multi-national groups, including Heads of Government, Ministers, and CEOs.

• Ability to analyse external environments, draw relevant insights, and anticipate trends.

• Expertise in developing, analysing, and presenting strategic scenarios.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct feasibility studies for local production activities in Africa.

• Lead inter-divisional teams across brands and cultures on various projects.

• Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the Board of Management.

• Anticipate project issues and proactively identify solutions and alternatives.

• Motivate and encourage team members to ensure project targets are met.

• Represent the company within the Group and externally in various capacities.

• Negotiate with external partners including governmental authorities and production partners.

• Engage with Group, Regional, Local, and external stakeholders to formulate, implement, and monitor corporate regional strategy.

• Identify new business opportunities to promote sustainable development within African markets.

• Manage the evaluation and implementation of new projects, with a primary focus on local production activities in Africa.

• Support management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects.

• Act as an internal consultant on new business and prioritised projects by engaging with stakeholders to determine internal and external factors affecting mid- to long-term needs.

Should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.