Project Manager - Plant (Two Year Ftc)

A well know, established Automotive client in Durban is looking to appoint a Project Manager (Two year FTC)Job Purpose: To lead and manage the Project Function in order to meet business objectivesRequirements for Applicants:Grade 12/ School leaving Certificate.Bachelor's degree / National Diploma: Business and Project Management or EngineeringMust have a recognized qualification from a registered institution (such as PMI) in the field of Project ManagementCertification as Project Manager will be a distinct advantageMinimum 5 years in a Project Management role in the Automotive Industry Associated Tasks:Project Strategy:Develop the Projects Strategic Plan and ensure implementationProvide leadership to the Project TeamsAchieve/exceed the annual Project Plan in accordance to individual Project budgets Project Initiation:Identify opportunities for improvements with internal and external customers and propose alternative solutionsConduct project feasibility studies to establish the viability of proposed projectsContribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change controlParticipate in the estimation and preparation of cost budgets for projects or sub projects and monitor and control actual cost against budgetObtain approval for Projects Project Management:Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectivesContribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertiseIdentify, suggest and implement corrective actions to improve quality of project workEvaluate and improve the project team's performanceCommission machines and equipment or pilot and test new/existing products Continuous Improvement:Conduct Research & Development of new/existing technologies/plant/productsBenchmark Project processes and systems against Best Practices Manage Continuous Improvement initiatives:KaizenQuality CirclesSix SigmaStandardised WorkVA/VE (Value Added/Value Engineered) Financial Management:Provide input into the budget processMonitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.)Initiate requests for CAPEX/Disposal/TransfersParticipate in the Audit processAdhere to Financial Policies and ProceduresProtect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)Detect and prevent fraudPromote good Corporate Governance If you feel that you are a suitable candidate and would like to apply for this position, kindly send your CV to Alana Botha at