Our Client, a giant in the FMCG Food Processing Industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a suitably Qualified and experienced Project Engineer (with a pharmaceutical background) to be based at their Merebank, Kwa-Zulu Site. PLEASE NOTE: The benchmarked TCTC Compensation Package is R900K MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE: To report directly into the Factory Manager.To be responsible for providing a comprehensive project management service to the Pharmaceutical Business Unit with regards to major and minor projects. KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: At minimum a BSc Degree in Chemical or Mechanical EngineeringAt least 5+ years experience in manufacturingIn-depth Optimisation experience of at least 3 yearsProject management and implementation experienceWorking Knowledge of Costac or similar would be a distinct advantage.Working Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Standards is ESSENTIAL.Sound interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 in Country 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.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 adjust project constraints based on financial analysis, and ensure capital projects are alignedDevelop 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 minimize 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 the Company procedures, policies, and guidelines.