Job Description

:Job Title / Role: System Engineer / Project ManagerOrganization: Lead Country South AfricaLocation: Midrand, South AfricaReporting Manager: Solution Engineering ManagerThe BusinessSiemens is a global powerhouse in diversified engineering providing products, systems and solutions across the Electrification, Automation and Digitalization value chain. The company has been in existence for over 175 years igniting a history of innovation and social development. As an integrated technology company, Siemens aims to play a constructive role in Africa s success story.Designs, develops, and manages customer projects in the various industries, according to defined customer standards and industry norms. Manage projects within the PM @ Siemens, Project Management (PM) standards and customer requirements, and with responsibility for economic results. Leads in the tender development from pricing through to offer documents creation and control.Responsibilities of the Role

• Consults with customers on technical solutions, together with Sales Manager or Key Account Manager.
• Clarifies customersxc2xb4 targets and requirements, and/or specification in request for proposal (RFP).
• Prepares participation in tender and leads negotiation with customers both technically and commercially
• Coordinates overall planning of the project and decides on allocation of resources.
• Clarifies specification and continuously liaise with accountable Project Manager Internal.
• Monitors milestone and adherence to budgets, and initiates actions to minimize non-conformance cost.
• Maintains constant communication to customers, outside contractors or other stakeholders.
• Must take a lead role in Technical design of the system
• May coordinate agreed commissioning measures onsite, together with Site Engineering Management.
• May Lead in the Hardware design and component integration.
• Involved with onsite commissioning.
• Ensure unified design between Hardware, drawings, and the Software coding.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Industry-recognized Project Management accreditation (SACPCMP Certification) (Preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in the design management, construction and operation of

systems in an industrial environment. (Green and Brownfield Projects) * South African recognized PMP certification/equivalent (Advantageous)

• Proven track-record in the delivery of complex systems and solutions including Engineering and construction work.
• Must be able to work independently, taking decisions and actioning them.
• A strong working knowledge of Industrial control Systems using the Siemens Product range.
• Familiarity with NEC 3, Fidic and JBCC Contract Management
• Cross-border experience in Africa is advantageous.
• Must have worked on Project Management Systems/Software such MS projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and E-plan advantageous
• Prior experience working on Turnkey Projects

Attributes and Skills

• Strong administration and time management skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead virtual project team/s to a successful implementation across countries.
• Financial Acumen
• Excellent intercultural skills to cooperate with customers
• Must be willing to travel

Our culture:Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. Thats why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.The companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.We care about your data privacy and take compliance with the POPI Act, GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. We ask instead that you create a profile in our talent community where you can upload your CV. Setting up a profile lets us know you are interested in career opportunities with us and makes it easy for us to send you an alert when relevant positions become openClosing Date: 10 July 2024

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