Project Manager – Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

About the role

We are looking for a technically‑minded Project Manager to lead customer support projects from order inception through final sign‑off. The role ensures safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery while providing technical and customer support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to final customer sign‑off.
• Define scope, schedules, budgets and stakeholder communication plans.
• Conduct site visits and scope clarification meetings with customers.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, assembly, installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate quality inspections and manage engineering changes.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments to ensure effective communication.
• Assist with enquiries, quotations, audits, service requests and breakdown coordination.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, and company standards.

Required profile

• N3 Technical Qualification with a mechanical background.
• Minimum 5 years experience in custom‑built machinery, engineering or manufacturing.
• Proven project coordination or junior project management experience.
• Strong planning, organisational and administrative abilities.
• Excellent English communication; Afrikaans is an advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Required skills

• CAD experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.