Project Management Officer: Production Activities - Africa

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Abantu Staffing Solutions

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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
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Project Management Officer

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Headhunters

Posted 6 days ago

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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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Lecturer in Project Management (MSc) - East London

East London, Eastern Cape Global Banking School

Posted 7 days ago

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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 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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Project Management Officer: Production Activities

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Profile Personnel

Posted 7 days ago

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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

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SENIOR ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER

Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape Farm Manager SA

Posted 9 days ago

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POST DESCRIPTION:
  • Answers directly to the Managing Director and the UAE-based project team.
  • Project manage the new lodges and supporting infrastructure development project.
  • Oversee the construction process, liaising closely with architects, engineers, construction contractors, quantity surveyors, accountants, and the UAE-based project team and The Game Reserve Board of Directors.
  • Chair regular site meetings and report back to affected parties on progress or departure orders.
  • Ensure smooth payment schedules within agreed contractual time frames and milestones, within the approved budgets and approved, signed departure orders.
  • Ensure a smooth handover from contractors and timeous remediation of snags.
  • Manage a small hospitality team, including housekeepers, groundsmen, chefs, waitrons, and maintenance team.
  • Business plan and manage the commercialisation process of the future lodges.
  • Responsible for The Game Reserve and subsidiary companies financial statutory compliance, including preparation of annual budgets, execution of approved budget and plans, and ensuring that monthly financial reports, annual audits, and all other compliances are correct and completed in time, as required by internal management policy and South African legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A Bachelors degree in Commerce, Civil Engineering, Architecture or Project Management.

KEY SKILLS:
  • Computer literate including Project Management Software.
  • Experience in working with accounting software such as Sage.
  • Experienced at managing large-scale infrastructure development and managing key role players.
  • Experienced at financial management and managing large-scale capital project budgets.
  • Sound commercial acumen with a strong track record in a multi-national corporate environment.
  • Good negotiation skills.
  • Detail orientated with sound judgement.
  • Be prepared to live in a rural environment.

BENEFITS:
  • Live-in, plus company benefits to be discussed.
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Lecturer in Project Management (MSc) - East London

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East London, Eastern Cape Global Banking School

Posted today

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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

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