Projects Manager

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POSITION INFO:

Job description:

SA Metal sends out teams to remote locations to conduct specialized site clean-ups, and to remove and dismantle old buildings, steel structures, equipment and vehicles.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the below:

• The daily planning and managing of two to three of these teams.
• Each team has a supervisor, overseeing the daily tasks on site. This supervisor will report to the Project Manager.
• Site inspections are to be done daily, unless the site is far away, in which case the incumbent will be required to stay for longer periods. These periods will be determined by management.
• The Project Manager will assist the health and safety department with risk assessments and methodologies of scope of work.
• They will be in charge of ordering and booking out of consumables, and the daily management thereof.
• They will liaise with clients on the progress of each site, and will submit progress reports to management.
• They must accurately maintain administrative records.
• They will be sent to conduct assessments for potential work to be done, and will submit costings to management for review.

Qualifying experience

• Willing and able to travel extensively to project sites across South Africa, including extended periods away from home
• In possession of reliable personal transport
• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field)
• Proven managerial experience leading teams and managing project resources
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in project execution within heavy engineering, mining, or industrial environments
• Previous demolition project experience will be a distinct advantage
• Demonstrated experience in employee discipline and industrial relations (IR)
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous material processing and applicable quality standards
• Extensive experience with scrap processing machinery will be considered an added advantage
• Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Project, and MS Excel

Qualifying Attributes – Project Management

• Strong decision-making and leadership abilities to guide project teams effectively
• Proven ability to plan, develop, and implement project and operational strategies
• Highly self-motivated, demonstrating initiative and accountability throughout the project lifecycle
• Strong administrative skills, including project documentation, reporting, and record management
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to report on project progress
• Strong negotiation skills for managing resources, contracts, and stakeholder expectations
• Commitment to ethical business practices, governance, and professional integrity
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet strict project deadlines

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.