Project Manager (contract) — Fmcg Industry

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


We are looking for a skilled Project Manager to join a dynamic team and play a key role in delivering a large-scale 2025 project portfolio within the FMCG manufacturing environment. If you are a proactive leader with a strong engineering and project management background, this contract opportunity could be perfect for you!Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full project lifecycle from planning to execution and handover
  • Ensure strict compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act and company SHEQ policies
  • Develop project charters including schedules, budgets, risks, and benefits
  • Create and manage procurement plans and oversee the procurement process
  • Plan and manage design reviews, HAZOP studies, and factory acceptance testing
  • Lead project delivery according to approved designs and schedules
  • Manage project budgets and assist with cash flow tracking
  • Develop and update detailed project execution schedules
  • Identify and mitigate project risks
  • Liaise with production teams regarding planned outages for project execution
  • Oversee daily progress updates with the project engineering team
  • Assemble and lead commissioning teams through startup phases
  • Manage change processes and ensure smooth handovers to operations
  • Complete all necessary project administration and close-out documentation
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends when required
Requirements:
  • Project management qualification (essential)
  • Engineering degree or BTech (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil)
  • Minimum 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in an engineering or project management environment
  • Experience working within an industrial or FMCG manufacturing setting
  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations and project management principles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
  • Excellent problem-solving, presentation, and report-writing skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels
Contract Position | Based in Cape TownIf youxe2x80x99re ready to take ownership of exciting projects in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you!

O'Brien Recruitment

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1399608
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned