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Execution Process & Systems Improvement Specialist Strategic Planning & Development
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Execution Process & Systems Improvement Specialist
Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Reference JR
Professional Areas Strategic Planning & Development
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job Description
This role will lead digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across execution operations in the SAF region. The person will ensure seamless integration of digital tools (Atlas V2, SAP, IDS), drive process optimization, and support system adoption and change management. The role is pivotal in aligning execution workflows with global standards and enhancing operational efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities- Lead the implementation optimization and execution of platforms (e.g., Atlas V2, SAP, IDS).
- Ensure seamless data integration and system reliability across dispatch, receipt, and invoicing workflows.
- Act as the primary liaison between execution teams and global IT (DTNA, Geneva) for system enhancements and issue resolution.
- Identify inefficiencies in execution workflows and lead structured improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
- Drive standardization and simplification of execution processes across SAF and align with global best practices.
- Maintain a prioritized improvement register and track progress against defined KPIs.
- Serve as the first point of contact for system-related issues, escalating complex cases via SNOW or AzureDevOps.
- Coordinate with ITSM teams to manage incidents, changes, and problem resolution processes.
- Deliver onboarding and refresher training for execution systems and tools.
- Represent SAF Execution in global digital transformation projects and system rollouts.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, visual management, and daily performance monitoring.
- Plan and arrange all transport on imports/exports/inland to and from ports, silos, and customers with road and rail companies. Negotiate the best possible transport rates.
- Execute contracts according to signed agreements and understand INCOTERMS.
- Ensure storage space at offloading slots at inland customers.
- Invoice customers for products and ensure timely payments.
- Handle queries on deliveries and perform reconciliations and finalizations of contracts.
- Analyze P&L at month-end and provide management with required information.
- Take full ownership and accountability of reported values.
- 5 years’ experience in Logistics planning
- 5 years’ experience in dealing with Agriculture Industry (Grains and Oilseeds)
- Advanced Excel & Macro skills are required
- Tech savvy with a strong interest in technologies and process optimizations
- Ability to work independently and in a pressured dynamic environment
- Good team player
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans (oral and written)
- Excellent communication skills for relaying crucial information to various organizations and negotiating contracts and transportation costs with third-party vendors
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
- Pension contributions
- Access to Training and Development
- Access to Concierge Partnerships
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
SustainabilitySustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.
#J-18808-LjbffrProject Management
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Project Manager – Conferences
26,000–34,000 ZAR per month basic + bonus schemes
Global Insight Conferences (GIC) — a market-leading conference and exhibition company — is looking for an ambitious, hardworking and talented individual to join our growing team as a Project Manager / Conference Producer.
Who We Are
We don't just run business conferences; we set the standard. We produce high-quality, bespoke business conferences — live and virtual — in the UK and abroad. You'll join a passionate, friendly, driven team that invests in its people and rapidly develops them into market-leading professionals.
Who We're Looking For
You're already a strong, proactive conference producer with proven experience of researching, planning and delivering profitable events. We're committed to developing those who want to grow and become industry experts, so you'll have ample opportunity for career progression and management if you can bring:
- 2+ years' experience producing B2B events (conference experience is a big plus)
- Minimum grade B/6 in Maths & English Language at GCSE (or IB equivalent) plus a strong set of A Levels
- A pro-active, positive attitude with a passion for results and making things happen
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (email campaigns and phone work are essential)
- Ambition, drive and passion, plus a calm but urgent approach to deadlines
- Commercial curiosity and a self-directing, tenacious work ethic
What You'll Be Doing
As a Conference Producer you'll be responsible for creating high-quality, profitable conferences from scratch — researching, planning, writing and briefing other departments to deliver an outstanding experience for delegates, speakers and sponsors. You'll handle:
- In-depth sales & telephone research
- Programme and commercial copywriting
- Speaker acquisition from top brands
- Project lifecycle and task prioritisation
- Quality and commercial success indicators for each event
- Excel and data planning/management
- LinkedIn strategy and ROI
- External stakeholder management (speakers/sponsors)
- Internal collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Topic generation and innovation
This role suits highly organised, commercially minded, high-energy self-starters with exceptional organisational, research, grammar and creative writing skills.
What's In It For You
We don't just hire you — we invest in you. Benefits include:
- Competitive salaries & bonus schemes regularly reviewed
- Remote work flexibility
- Referral scheme: know someone great? We'll pay you £500 for your recommendation
- Charity & environmental initiatives: nominate causes close to your heart for our quarterly donations
- Equal, inclusive & diverse culture: over 80% of our leadership team is female, and we employ above the national average rates of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds
Ready to Apply?
Re-read the job specification. Do you have the credentials, passion and drive?
You do? THEN APPLY NOW
By applying for this role, you hereby freely give your prospective employer consent to use, process and store your personal data relating to your job application in accordance with prevailing legislation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R26 000,00 - R34 000,00 per month
Experience:
- events production: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Project Management
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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.
Project Management
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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 - Transformers
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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 project 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.
- 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.
Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
#J-18808-LjbffrProject Management Trainee
Posted 8 days ago
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Responsibilities
- Execute project delivery/O&M per international contracts, ensuring projects meet contracted profit targets.
- Organize and coordinate cross-functional project teams, effectively allocating company resources to ensure project completion on schedule, within budget, and meeting technical, safety, and quality requirements.
- Analyze, gather, and identify all project requirements and deliverables; develop comprehensive project execution plans and mitigation strategies.
- Establish and manage a project risk management matrix, proactively identifying and mitigating project risks to avoid execution issues.
- Support company and departmental management functions, ensuring project execution is reasonable, effective, and compliant.
- Maintain strong client relationships on-site, understand customer needs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Oversee and manage contractors according to plan, driving progress on various overseas projects to meet deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Technology, or a related STEM field.
- Proficient English communication skills (spoken) for daily operations. Must be willing to be based overseas and possess the ability to adapt to diverse cultures and living environments.
- Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent resilience under pressure, leadership capabilities, and team-building skills. Outstanding communication and coordination abilities.
- Proficient in MS Office suite. Valid driver's license preferred.
- Proficiency in an additional language (e.g., French, Spanish, Arabic, etc.) is a significant advantage.
- Demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and adaptability to proactively respond to changing external environments.
- Have experience studying or living in China, or be fluent in Mandarin as a working language, with preference given.
Project Management - Transformers
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Project Management - Transformers
Posted 14 days ago
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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.
Responsibilities- 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.
- 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.
Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
Accessibility NoteThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.
#J-18808-LjbffrProject Management Analyst
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Job TitleProject Management Analyst
LocationKing George, VA 22485 US (Primary)
CategoryJob Type
Full-time
Experience LevelExperienced (Non-Manager)
EducationHigh School / GED
TravelSecurity Clearance Required
Clearance LevelSecret
Job DescriptionTMC 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.
Job Requirements- 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.
Interested in your next role or joining our network? We’d love to hear from you! #J-18808-LjbffrProject Management Engineer
Posted 15 days ago
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Extensive project management
- Heading up entire projects on major power generation sites, such as MHIs, Environmental Impact Assessments and EPC Contracts
- Costing of power generation projects
- Costing of gas supply and supply chain
- Management of the liquefied natural gas supply chain and logistics
- Recruiting and managing engineering staff.
- Costing, layout, and design of new customer sites
- Costing, layout, and design of Distribution Depots
- Acting as the Health & Safety Officer of the company
- BSc. or BEng. in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
- Management experience of 10 or more years, running and management projects
- Practical experience working in the natural gas industry
- Experience working in the gas industry and on power generation projects with an understanding of efficiencies of various fuel sources, etc
- Practical experience in project implementation, including on-site responsibilities
- Knowledge, understanding and implementation ability in Health & Safety aspects of the gas business