• Sappi
  • South Africa, Mpumalanga
As a Projects and Development Manager, you will be responsible for:


Project Development Coordination: Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scopes, develop budgets, and create execution plans.
Project Execution Management: Oversee project execution, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, schedules, and budget controls.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks in process design, scheduling, and resource allocation, working with experts to formulate action plans.
Integration Management: Drive project commissioning and training initiatives for seamless integration of new equipment and thorough documentation handover.
Project Governance: Align project objectives with organizational goals, report progress, and ensure compliance with governance and procurement practices.
Leadership and Team Development: Provide clear direction, foster team integration, and support career development through goal-setting and feedback.
Cost Control: Develop and execute short- and long-term budget plans, consolidating departmental capital and operational costs forecasts.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote continuous improvement for a safe work environment.


Essential Qualifications:


BSc/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
Government Certificate of Competency – Factories
Registered Professional Engineer
Relevant management qualifications will be advantageous
Ten (10) years of project management experience with more than 5 years in a lead role
  • Project Management