Project Engineer

The Job at a Glance

Under the direction of the Projects Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of small to medium projects as allocated. May be dedicated to deliver a single project at a time or a portfolio of small to medium projects at site.

Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of the project(s) including but not limited to: Scope management, time management, Budget Control and update, stakeholder management, contractor management, project site safety during installation and commissioning, project documentation and compliance.

What You Will Do

• Execute projects within the defined and allocated project scope and battery limits
• Complete project documentation (Charter, URS, reports, project plan, design, budget) in a timeous, accurate manner
• Ensure project compliance with quality and governance procedures
• Develop and update project plans and timelines
• Perform site supervision and control of installation phase of project, ensuring timely and safe work practices whilst adhering to normal site operations
• Report to Projects Manager on progress, required variations and risks to ensure risks are adequately addressed
• Facilitate project sign off and hand-over of documentation including operational, maintenance and spare parts manuals.

What You'll Bring to the Table

Key Professional Competencies

• Core knowledge Technical: mechanical, electrical, production, instrumentation, safety & environment, governance, food processing, food safety, personal & home care processing.

Key foundational competencies

• Academic University Engineering Degree or BTech: in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Chemical and or Industrial
• Leadership Influencing others, Innovation; managing change, passion for standardization
• Personal Effectiveness Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, planning and organizing; Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning; team leadership

Experience

• Function 2 years experience in Project Engineering function
• Industry FMCG food manufacturing

What You Will be Measured On

• OTIF delivery of Projects
• Project cost & Budget Management
• Delivery of Tiger Brands Group Performance Metrics for Projects:
• Cost efficiency (Cost Avoidance)
• Technology standardization
• Improvement in Speed of Project delivery
• OEE improvement

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.