Project Engineer at Tiger Brands

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of small to medium projects as allocated. May be dedicated to deliver a single project at a time or a portfolio of small to medium projects at site. The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the business plan is translated to a CAPEX motivation and approval, delivered timeously to the Operation while meeting Safety, Quality and Operational Readiness with the facility budget. You will be  responsible for all aspects of the day to day management of the project(s) including but not limited to: Scope management, time management, Budget Control and update, stakeholder management, contractor management, project site safety during installation and commissioning, project documentation and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain safety within all Capex projects being the Lead the Capex Program for the site.
• Engage key stakeholders to ensure that the project progresses as per Capex plan
• Ensure appropriate competencies are developed in the team, and ensure cross skilling occurs within the engineering team
• Execute projects within the defined and allocated project scope and battery limits
• Complete project documentation (Charter, URS, reports, project plan, design, budget) in a timeous, accurate manner
• Ensure project compliance with quality and governance procedures
• Develop and update project plans and timelines
• Manage the Capex Budget and timely delivery of projects
• Work and Win together with Production and Engineering teams
• Perform site supervision and control of installation phase of project, ensuring timely and safe work practices whilst adhering to normal site operations
• Report to Projects Manager on progress, required variations and risks to ensure risks are adequately addressed
• Facilitate project sign off and hand-over of documentation including operational, maintenance and spare parts manuals.

QUALIFICATIONS
Key Professional Competencies

• Core knowledge – Tertiary qualification in Engineering BTech or BSc (Electrical / Mechanical), Maintenance, Utilities & Project Management / Industrial Engineers

Key foundational competencies

• Academic – University Engineering Degree or B.Tech: in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, Chemical and or Industrial
• Leadership – Owning it, Leading for results, Coaching for ownership, Driving long-term results, Thinking Innovation, Staying a Step-Ahead
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, planning and organizing; Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning; team leadership
• Industry – FMCG food manufacturing,

Experience

• Function 3 - 5 years’ experience in Project Engineering/ Engineering / Manufacturing in and FMCG function