Project Manager - Defence

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026964/Phind

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Drive Projects. Deliver Innovation. Shape the Future of Engineering.

A leading engineering organisation is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex engineering projects from concept through to completion.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional who thrives in a technical environment, enjoys working with multidisciplinary teams, and has a passion for delivering projects that meet customer expectations, quality standards, and commercial objectives.

POSITION INFO:
What You'll Be Doing: Lead multiple engineering projects throughout the full project lifecycle. Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Coordinate cross-functional engineering, procurement, quality, and manufacturing teams. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Manage project scope, timelines, resources, and financial performance. Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Oversee project documentation, reporting, invoicing, and governance. Support tender submissions, project costing, and proposal development. Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and best practices. What We're Looking For: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering , or a related engineering discipline. 4-6 years' experience managing engineering or technical projects. At least 2 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environment. Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept through production would be advantageous. Experience within the automotive, mobility, heavy equipment, defence, or specialised vehicle sectors will be highly advantageous. Working knowledge of PMBOK or similar project management methodologies. Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint . Key Competencies: Project Planning & Execution Budget & Cost Control Risk & Change Management Stakeholder & Client Management Cross-Functional Team Leadership Schedule & Resource Management Engineering Project Delivery Procurement & Quality Coordination Commercial Awareness Excellent Communication Skills Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging engineering projects where you'll collaborate with experienced professionals, influence project outcomes, and play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions. If you're a proactive Project Manager who enjoys turning complex engineering challenges into successful project outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV.

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