8 Engineers jobs in Eastern Cape

Our client in the automotive manufacturing industry, is looking for Quality Engineers - Welding for their plant in Kariega. The successful candidate will take up the role of a quality engineer to ensure that problem analysis is done to the required Group guidelines and meets the customer's expectations.

• Establishing root causes and implement corrective actions for allocated quality problems.
• Interfacing with various departments within VWSA
• Present findings / reports at various forums and management structures
• Liaising with overseas counterparts with regard to build/quality matters
• Co-ordinate and be accountable for Quality issues.
• Lead cross functional teams when required.
• Monitor and reporting of non-conformances and processes to drive early detection and initiate corrective actions.
• Sound knowledge of Vehicle Manufacturing processes
• Sound problem-solving skills and Quality Tools e.g., Fishbone, FMEA, SPC & DOE
• Experience in interpreting measuring reports and technical drawings
• Proficiency in database software packages (MS SQL, Oracle etc.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Have process and material knowledge of welding and sealer joints in body construction.
• Sound knowledge of weld and sealer applications equipment, inclusive of monitoring systems and control

Preferred:

• BSc Degree / B-Tech Mechanical / Metallurgy or Mechatronics Engineering

The following will be advantageous:
• Analytically minded with the ability and inclination to work accurately with databases.
• System based data extraction, interpretation and analysis.
• Toolmaker Trade
• A knowledge of German language
• Experience in engineering packages (CATIA, CAD)

• Have a minimum National Diploma in one of the following engineering sciences (ND Mechanical. Electrical, Mechatronics, Metallurgy)
• Have 3 -5 years’ experience within the manufacturing industry.

Our client in the Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ aProject Management Officer to their team based in Uitenhage.

Requirements:

Degree or Diploma in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project management or strategy environment.

Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level.

Financial analysis capability.

Automotive industry experience will be advantageous.

Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments.

Strong strategic project management planning and execution skills.

Sound decision-making ability.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams at all levels.

Strong project planning and execution capabilities in line with approved KPIs.

Proficiency in monitoring and tracking project progress, identifying and resolving issues, and escalating major matters where necessary.

Experience in leading and motivating inter-divisional teams under pressurised conditions.

Conflict management and resolution abilities.

Experience representing organisations locally and internationally at various levels.

Competence in operating and negotiating across diverse cultural environments.

Confidence in presenting to multi-national groups, including Heads of Government, Ministers, and CEOs.

Ability to analyse external environments, draw relevant insights, and anticipate trends.

Expertise in developing, analysing, and presenting strategic scenarios.

Responsibilities:

Conduct feasibility studies for local production activities in Africa.

Lead inter-divisional teams across brands and cultures on various projects.

Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the Board of Management.

Anticipate project issues and proactively identify solutions and alternatives.

Motivate and encourage team members to ensure project targets are met.

Represent the company within the Group and externally in various capacities.

Negotiate with external partners including governmental authorities and production partners.

Engage with Group, Regional, Local, and external stakeholders to formulate, implement, and monitor corporate regional strategy.

Identify new business opportunities to promote sustainable development within African markets.

Manage the evaluation and implementation of new projects, with a primary focus on local production activities in Africa.

Support management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects.

Act as an internal consultant on new business and prioritised projects by engaging with stakeholders to determine internal and external factors affecting mid- to long-term needs.

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Brief Role Description

The core purpose of this position is to conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities in Africa as well as to drive, plan and implement production facilities in Africa.

This position will also act as project manager, on new business and strategy development, lead inter-divisional teams across brands and cultures and to drive and co-ordinate company African footprint.

The incumbent will also negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners as well as engage with key stakeholders and determine internal and external factors affecting mid- (<5 years) to long-term (>5 years) needs. The position will also be required to establish and evaluate scenarios for Board decision.

Possible Tasks within this Role

To conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities

To lead an inter-divisional team across brands and cultures

Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the Board of Management.

Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines as well as motivating and encouraging team members in order to ensure targets are fulfilled.

Represent the company within the Group as well as externally

To negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners

To engage with Group, Regional, Local and external stakeholders to formulate, implement and monitor the Corporate regional strategy.

Identifying new business opportunities to promote sustainable development in African markets

Managing the evaluation as well as implementation of new projects, primarily local pro-duction activities, in Africa.

Supporting management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring of internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects.

Assisting management by acting as an internal consultant on new business and prioritized projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long term needs.

Qualification requirements

Degree or Diploma in one of the fields of Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or equivalent

Experience needed

Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management or strategy environment

Essentials

Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level

Financial analysis capability

Automotive experience an advantage

Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments

Ability to think, plan and execute at a strategic project management level

Sound decision-making ability

Ability to communicate with and lead teams at all levels

Ability to plan, execute and make decisions on projects and initiatives according to approved KPIs

Ability to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering Committees

Leading and motivating inter-divisional teams in a pressurized environment.

Conflict management ability

Experience in representing the Company, locally and internationally, at any level.

Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural lines

Ability to present to multi-national groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEO’s etc.)

Ability to analyze external environment, draw relevant insights and anticipate trends

Ability to develop, analyze and present scenarios

REQUIREMENTS

• Affirmative Action South African citizen
• Degree or Diploma in one of the fields of Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management or a strategy environment

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Negotiating and decision-making experience at a senior level
• Financial analysis capability
• Automotive experience is an advantage
• Ability to operate across a wide range of complex business segments
• Ability to think, plan and execute at a strategic project management level
• Sound decision-making ability
• Ability to communicate with and lead teams at all levels
• Ability to plan, execute and make decisions on projects and initiatives according to approved KPIs
• Ability to monitor and track project progress, to anticipate, identify and resolve major issues and to report and escalate these to the Board or Steering Committees
• Leading and motivating inter-divisional teams in a pressurised environment
• Conflict management ability
• Experience in representing the company, locally and internationally, at any level
• Ability to operate and negotiate across cultural lines
• Ability to present to multi-national groups at all levels (Heads of Government, Ministers, CEOs, etc.)
• Ability to analyse the external environment, draw relevant insights and anticipate trends
• Ability to develop, analyse and present scenarios

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities in Africa, as well as to drive, plan and implement production facilities in Africa
• Act as project manager on new business and strategy development
• Lead inter-divisional teams across brands and cultures, and drive and coordinate the group's African footprint
• Negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners, as well as engage with key stakeholders and determine internal and external factors affecting mid- (<5 years) to long-term (>5 years) needs.
• Establish and evaluate scenarios for board decision-making
• Conduct project feasibility studies for local production activities
• Lead an inter-divisional team across brands and cultures
• Assume responsibility for the tracking and monitoring of project milestones as agreed by the board of management
• Anticipate issues and identify solutions and alternatives in advance by reviewing open tasks and deadlines, as well as motivating and encouraging team members to ensure targets are fulfilled
• Represent the South African operations within the group as well as externally
• Negotiate with external partners such as governmental authorities and production partners
• Engage with group, regional, local and external stakeholders to formulate, implement and monitor the corporate regional strategy
• Identify new business opportunities to promote sustainable development in African markets
• Manage the evaluation as well as the implementation of new projects, primarily local production activities, in Africa
• Support management in preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring internal resources to ensure the effective execution of assigned projects
• Assist management by acting as an internal consultant on new business and prioritised projects by engaging with stakeholders and determining internal and external factors affecting mid to long-term needs

Department/Faculty: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: (On-site): Stratford

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) - (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

What We Do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with BSU, we offera wide range of modern courses across business, construction, computing, project management, psychology and counselling.BSU students graduate as engaged global citizens who are ready for the world of work. 96.1% of graduates find themselves in work or further study within six months.

Weare currently seekingLecturers to teach part of ourMSc (Hons) Project Management programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. You may also be required to teach on undergraduate programmes in Project Management and Construction Management.

Do you have a background in teaching any of the following?

• Project Management Principles and Methodologies
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Innovation and Technology in Project Management
• Strategy, Risk and Uncertainty in Project Management

As a Lecturer in Management at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules in the above areas primarily as part of our MSc in Project Management.You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities include:

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression
• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions as required by the Faculty.
• Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Develop, update, and continuously improve course materials.
• Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and ensure that your teaching reflects best practice and embeds technologies that enhance the learning experience.
• Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the Faculty and across GBS.
• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues within and external to GBS.
• Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner visits.
• Undertake a reflective programme of staff development which includes teaching observations, directed study, workshop participation and experiential learning.
• Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice.
• Engage with the GBS performance management programme, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction.
• Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties, commensurate with the level of the appointment, and as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean.
• Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a programme of professional development.

About you:

• You will hold a PHD degree in a relevant subject area
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and abilityto maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What We Offer:

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Performance based salary review
• Tuition reimbursementfor career development
• 25 annual leave days plus 8 days bank holidays
• Ability to buy or sell additional annual leave days
• 1-day extra annual leave day per year of service (up to 5 days)
• Employee discounts platform
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Pension scheme with NEST and the option of pension salary sacrifice
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Staff Testimonial:

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” ( John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer)

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Department/Faculty: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: (On-site): Stratford

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) - (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

What We Do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with BSU, we offera wide range of modern courses across business, construction, computing, project management, psychology and counselling.BSU students graduate as engaged global citizens who are ready for the world of work. 96.1% of graduates find themselves in work or further study within six months.

Weare currently seekingLecturers to teach part of our MSc (Hons) Project Management programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. You may also be required to teach on undergraduate programmes in Project Management and Construction Management.

Do you have a background in teaching any of the following?

• Project Management Principles and Methodologies
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Innovation and Technology in Project Management
• Strategy, Risk and Uncertainty in Project Management

As a Lecturer in Management at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules in the above areas primarily as part of our MSc in Project Management.You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities include:

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression
• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions as required by the Faculty.
• Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Develop, update, and continuously improve course materials.
• Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and ensure that your teaching reflects best practice and embeds technologies that enhance the learning experience.
• Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the Faculty and across GBS.
• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues within and external to GBS.
• Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner visits.
• Undertake a reflective programme of staff development which includes teaching observations, directed study, workshop participation and experiential learning.
• Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice.
• Engage with the GBS performance management programme, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction.
• Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties, commensurate with the level of the appointment, and as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean.
• Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS, which may include acting in a more senior capacity as part of a programme of professional development.

About you:

• You will hold a PHD degree in a relevant subject area
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and abilityto maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What We Offer:

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Performance based salary review
• Tuition reimbursementfor career development
• 25 annual leave days plus 8 days bank holidays
• Ability to buy or sell additional annual leave days
• 1-day extra annual leave day per year of service (up to 5 days)
• Employee discounts platform
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Pension scheme with NEST and the option of pension salary sacrifice
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Staff Testimonial:

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” ( John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer)

#LI-Onsite

#indeedJune

Our Client a Global tech firm is seeking Senior IT Project Manager Management services join their team in Uitenhage (onsite) on a contact basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.

The Senior Project Manager / Lead is responsible for managing assigned business and IT projects of various sizes throughout the whole project lifecycle to meet project objectives and support the company in achieving its strategy, ensuring key stakeholder are kept informed throughout and that deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Plan, define and scope assigned projects to company standards using defined tools,
  methodologies, processes and procedures, to create well defined projects which align with Business and IT strategies.
• Manage assigned projects from initiation to close (and review where appropriate), in line with defined company standards, in order to ensure that projects are delivered to agreed cost, time and quality measures, and meet their overall objectives.
• Acquire the resources and skills needed to create a project team that is able to deliver the project objectives, and provide effective team leadership, ensuring that performance is maintained so that projects are delivered within agreed parameters of cost, timescales and quality.
• Ensure that project, quality, change control and risk management processes are
  implemented and followed on all assigned projects, so that any issues and risks can be identified and responded to.
• Provide regular and accurate reports (including project forecasting) to stakeholders so that they have the information they need to review the progress of their project/s.
• Monitor and control resources (including 3rd parties), revenue and capital costs against the project budget, and communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of project return on investment.
• Provide transparent documentation of the project to agreed standards, so that there are records that can be audited, referred to in the future, and used to facilitate smooth project transfer back to the business.

Skills

• Proven track record in managing multiple, large scale IT projects
• Has worked on and successfully delivered several complex projects
• An excellent understanding of IT project methodologies, processes and procedures
• Motor Industry knowledge and experience would be desirable
• A deep understanding of project management lifecycle and project financials
• A good understanding of the IT industry, technology and trends

Qualifications

• B. Sc / B. Comm / B. Sc Eng degree or related diploma
• Prince 2 foundation