Project Engineer

at  Arivu Recruitment and Consulting

My client is looking for a Project Engineer. This position is based near Pietermaritzburg. The successful candidate will lead the effective delivery of project activities linked to the site strategic initiatives, provide specialised project support to site, define project scope and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. The candidate will promote culture of consistently assessing risks and drive continuous improvement throughout operations whilst adhering to and promote SHERQ and food safety standards. The position reports to the Factory Manager.

Key performance areas

• Plan, structure and lead the execution of site improvement projects using appropriate processes and tools
• Identify, generate the business case, motivate, plan and manage implementation of capital projects, ensuring required economic and community outcomes are delivered on time.
• Leverage support from process and engineering optimisation teams to deliver on the project mandate
• Coordinate input and develop 5 year manufacturing capital plans, including equipment selection and review
• Assist with abnormal projects in consultation with Maintenance Team.
• Coordinate development of scope of work, request for quotations, tender evaluations and

adjudications of projects.

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects, and

ensure that all contractors meet SLAs

• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate

verification techniques

• Monitor procurement and escalate roadblocks to management to prevent delays
• Measure and report on project performance and expenditure against project budgets using

appropriate tools and techniques

• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis,

and ensure capital projects are aligned with the Costrac system

• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared and communicated to management and the

corporate head office capital

Ensure resource availability and allocation

• Perform risk management to minimise project risks
• Evaluate the work standards and sign off all projects to the original BOQ and agreed project standards as per the contract
• Ensure all projects are fully integrated into operations and maintenance systems through effective

handover

• Promote and adhere to company procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those

relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Minimum specifications / requirement areas

• Degree In Chemical/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ C&I Engineering
• At least 4 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Large scale project management and implementation experience
• Familiarity with Costrac or similar would be an advantage
• Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrates the importance of safety, quality & teamwork; effectively leads and communicates

because our people matter

• Working knowledge of OHS Act, NOSA and ISO9001.200.

Please refer the Job description for details