Project Manager

at  Automation Control Solutions

JOB ADVERT SUMMARY

Automation Control Solutions is a market leader in Southern Africa in the field of Process Control Instrumentation providing world-renowned products, specialised training, after sales service and technical support. Automation Control Solutions represents Emerson Automation Solutions, in Southern and Eastern Africa.
Manage and take responsibility for ACS specialised projects according to company/customer requirements and specifications. Within the ACS Process Systems Solutions (PSS) Division the requirement will be to deliver projects on time and within scope and budget.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary Education - Project Management & Technical Qualification
• Financial Business qualification would be advantageous

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience (Work that has prepared you for this job)
• Minimum 2 years technical, systems-related experience
• MS Office experience (Word, Excel, Power-point)
• MS Projects Experience
• Driver’s license – Code EB

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of product and systems for accurate project forecasting
• Resource allocation and management
• Milestone reporting with defined deliverables at each stage of a project.
• Manage own outputs and outputs of others in the business
• Outstanding people skills - verbal and written communications skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Resource, Budget, and Progress Management: Efficiently plan and allocate project resources, manage budgets, and monitor progress while ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Stakeholder and Customer Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and manage customer expectations proactively within the defined project scope.
• Project Planning and Financial Management: Develop project programs using MS Project and create cash flow schedules using MS Excel for proposals, ensuring project delivery meets or exceeds proposed margins.
• Scope and Variation Management: Oversee project scope and effectively manage changes through approved Variation Orders to maintain control over additional project work.
• Team Coordination and PMBOK Compliance: Support the Engineering Manager in guiding team members to meet deliverables, coordinate project scheduling, and manage projects according to PMBOK specifications.
• Contractual and Financial Reporting Expertise: Apply NEC and FIDIC contract parameters, assume responsibility for cost control, prepare financial reports, and accurately forecast monthly invoices.
• Equipment and Invoicing Oversight: Handle equipment orders, track status for customer reports, monitor inspection and control of equipment and manage project variations, invoicing, and deliveries efficiently.