205 Cross Functional Teams jobs in South Africa

The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How you'll make an impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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Project Management Analyst

King George, VA 22485 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

High School / GED

Security Clearance Required

Secret

TMC Technologies is searching for a Project Management Analyst to be included in a bid effort to provide subject matter, systems engineering, software development, and test/evaluation expertise to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Systems Engineering and Integration (V) Department.

Work is expected to begin in August 2025. Selected candidates will be required to sign a Letter of Intent.

• 5 years of experience including recording meeting minutes, capturing and tracking action items, developing schedules, and demonstrating strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and experienced in developing presentations and briefs.
• Experience with Program Executive Office (PEO) Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS) and Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Program Executive Office (PEO) Land Systems (LS) tasking planning sheets, budgeting, tracking, and reporting.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

• Develop and maintain accurate project budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and analyse project costs, identifying variances and risks.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports, including P&L and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and regulatory requirements.
• Manage billing, revenue recognition, and cost allocations.
• Support project audits and provide financial documentation as required.
• Liaise with procurement and finance teams for accurate cost tracking.
• Advise project teams on financial risks, opportunities, and GP tracking.
• Work with procurement to manage stock levels and limit excess.
• Ensure timely subcontractor payments and accurate reconciliation of accounts.
• Track project retentions and review ageing of projects with Finance Manager.

We are seeking a highly organised and driven Graduate Project Manager Intern to support the establishment and coordination of an internal Project Management Office (PMO) within a fast-growing corporate environment. The role is responsible for ensuring that strategic projects, executive-level meetings, and high-priority action items are tracked, managed, and executed with precision, efficiency, and strategic alignment. You will drive operational coordination, support executive decision-making, and promote a culture of accountability and delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and maintaining PMO structures aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Develop and manage project documentation, templates, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Ensure consistent tracking, follow-up, and visibility of key projects and initiatives.
• Review AI-generated meeting summaries to extract action items and allocate responsibilities.
• Track and manage executive-level tasks and follow-ups within digital workflow systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project and task dashboards.
• Collaborate with various departments to align timelines, deliverables, and project priorities.
• Support the consolidation of departmental goals into a central strategic project plan.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for executive review.
• Monitor task completion rates and follow-up on outstanding actions.
• Ensure timely escalation of delays or risks impacting project timelines.
• Promote structured project management practices across teams.
• Apply analytical thinking to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
• Drive accountability by ensuring every action item has a clear owner and deadline.
• Maintain high standards of documentation accuracy and task clarity.
• Support the culture of disciplined execution and strategic alignment.
• Manage and present project updates through dashboards and summary packs for leadership meetings.
• Filter, prioritise, and present actionable insights from AI-generated meeting and email summaries.
• Support risk tracking and escalate delays or off-track project items for executive attention.
• Support cross-functional collaboration between departments on strategic initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating executive projects, strategic reviews, and governance documentation.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline (required)
• Postgraduate qualification or ongoing studies in strategy, analytics, or management (advantageous)

Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor Project Management. Strategic Management and Organisational Behaviour Lecturer at our Midrand campus on a part-time basis.

Type of appointment:

Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)

Purpose:

• To lecture Commerce-related modules, in the faculty on a part-time (contractual) basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

Minimum qualifications required:

• Masters degree in Business Management or related field

Experience:

• Relevant lecturing experience
• Necessary knowledge of higher education practices and processes
• Relevant research experience

Modules to be lectured:

• Project Management
• Strategic Management
• Organisational Behaviour

Responsibilities:

• Lecturing
• General administration
• Setting and marking of assessments
• Preparation of notes and additional study materials
• Quality Assurance
• Management of At-risk students

Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork, relations and networking
• Influence
• Analysis and judgement
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Steadiness (emotional tenacity)
• Communication

Key Responsibilities
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Monitor and assist in maintaining project registers (actions, risks, lessons learned, decisions).
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, take minutes, and assist in tracking of closure of action items.
• Prepare and update project portfolio documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Monitor and assist in maintaining the project portfolio database.
• Assist with compliance tracking and flagging/addressing gaps in project documentation.
• Support project data processing, reporting, and monthly budget tracking.
• Coordinate short internal sprints and improvement activities.
• Plan short-term projects (e.g., process improvements, reporting enhancements, or other internal support tasks).
• Apply fundamental project management principles in scope, time, and cost.
• Report progress and outcomes to the Product Development Projects Manager.
• Adhere to all applicable legislation within RDM.
• Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental/Energy.

What Qualifications You Should Have
POST REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Industrial/Systems Engineering (NQF 6), or equivalent technical qualification or;
• NQF 6 qualification in Project Management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with MS Project (advantageous).
• Strong organisational, planning and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to manage and process data accurately.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and show initiative.
• High integrity, professionalism and adherence to office protocol.
• Valid driver's license (advantageous).

Company Description

Inso Aluminium specialises in the upper market residential, commercial and industrial construction sector, providing a turnkey and personalised bespoke design, manufacture and installation service to the Clients.

The Company is one of the largest independent bespoke manufacturers of aluminium fenestration its industry sector, has an exceptional reputation for reliability, honesty and quality of both product and service.

Role Description

This is a full-time, hybrid Salesperson role at Inso Architectural Solutions and based in Cape Town , with the flexibility for some remote work.

The Salesperson will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, managing accounts, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The Salesperson will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sales efforts, generate leads and develop new strategies to drive revenue.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales goals and targets

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Experience with lead generation, account management, and CRM software

Proven track record of building and maintaining strong customer relationships

Ability to understand and articulate complex product offerings Self-motivated and highly focused on achieving targets and goals

Experience in the Aluminium Fenestration Industry.

Knowledge of the construction industry is a plus but not required.

Experience in a sales or business development role is preferred but not required.

Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing is required.

Please note: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Company: Northern Electrical Projects (NEP)Location: Ferndale, RandburgReports to: Managing Director

Qualifications and Skills

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

Grade 12

Excellent communication skills

Excellent administrative skills

Detail-oriented

Exceptional organizational and planning skills

Good time management skills

Good interpersonal relationship skills

Highly motivated individual with strong self-management skills

Maintain confidentiality

High level of trustworthiness and ethical conduct

Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills

Responsibilities

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Assist with tracking project progress and updating internal systems.

Support the preparation and submission of claims documentation.

Communicate with suppliers via phone and email to request invoices and statements.

Collate and organize financial documents for reconciliation and reporting.

Maintain digital filing systems and ensure data accuracy.

Attend internal project meetings and take minutes when required.

Shadow senior staff to gain exposure to construction project workflows.

Perform any relevant tasks as assigned by management.

This job specification outlines the main duties of the role and is not an exhaustive list. By applying, you consent to the Company processing your personal information in line with PoPI, which may include reference, credit, and background checks. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and a medical assessment may be required in terms of OHS legislation. The Company is committed to workplace transformation and upholding its Employment Equity objectives. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities as well as candidates from designated groups. Should you not be contacted within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.