Area Project Manager - Richards BayFull job descriptionJob TitleArea Project ManagerOrganisational UnitMondi South Africa -> Richards Bay Operations -> RB ProjectsPosition TypePermanentMinimum years relevant experience7-10 yearsLocationRichards Bay - Richards Bay, KZN ZA (Primary)% Travel0 - 10%Job AdvertWho is Mondi?Mondi offers exciting careers in a workplace where digital and human ingenuity work together. We create innovative solutions with integrity, a passion for performance, and care for our people and our world. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion to perform, and are interested in the chance of working in different countries and cultures around the world, you should consider becoming part of the Mondi Group. Join us! Let's Grow, Create and Inspire Together.An exciting opportunity awaits you at Mondi South Africa. The Projects team is searching for a Area Projects Manager to join our business located in Richards Bay, KZN.Reporting to the Head of Capex, the successful incumbent will need to manage projects from start to end across the business. The role will require expertise in the creation of Business Cases, Project Budgets and cashflows, Project Plans, and associated project materials. Profile Requirements:B Sc or BEng or BTech Engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil)1-year minimum advanced certificate/diploma in project management would be advantageousPr Eng (Professional Engineer) registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of SA) or eligiblePMP (Project Management Professional) certification with PMI (Project Management Institute) or eligible Experience:7 years Project Management experience in an industrial environment, 5 years of which have been in a leadership roleExperience within the Pulp & Paper industry will be beneficialMust have expert understanding of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Disciplines (Integration, Scope, Time, Quality, Cost, Human Resources, Communications, Risk Management, Procurement)Must have experience creating Business Cases, Project Budgets and cashflows, Project Plans, and associated project materialsMust have experience in procurement (Contractual Law and negotiation) Key Performance Areas:Ensures compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental policies and ensures legal compliancePlans, develops and manages the short, medium and long term capital budget programme for the designated Plant area according to technical and capex strategyManages the Project area personnel ensuring optimal resourcing to provide the agreed deliverables and operated within the agreed financial constraintsCreates business cases, project budgets, cash flows, project plansTakes direct responsibility for project engineering and construction work within the designated plant areaEnsures that all statutory requirements for individual projects are identified and addressedMonitors projects to ensure that they are completed within committed time, scope, quality and budget.Manages capital budget and cashflow to ensure that they are maintained within agreed parametersDirects and guides the activities of all area project personnel to ensure that projects are implemented successfullyEnsures alignment on commercial and contractual side with procurement, finance, legal and other stakeholdersAdvises senior management about the area project portfolio status and maintains excellent communication with all stakeholders to ensure smooth running of all projects undertaken by teamProvides leadership, direction and coaching on project specific tasks as well as individual professional development to help team members achieve individual expectations and deliverablesSupports Group Engineering Standards, Processes and Procedures necessary to produce the deliverables from the team and to work effectively with the other teamsProvides technical assistance in identifying, evaluating and developing proposals in line with asset integrity and reliability that lead to improved cost competitiveness of MSA and meet good business practiceTakes ownership and delivery responsibility for special and strategic projectsEnsures accurate reportingThis appointment will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan.The above advert has minimum requirements listed, however Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short listing.Closing Date1/5/2024
