Automotive Project/Site Manager
Recruiter:
Staff Solutions Recruitment
Date posted:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Location:
Midrand, South Africa
SUMMARY:
New role is available for an Automotive Project/Site Manager for our client in Midrand, JHB.
POSITION INFO:
Duties:
- Lead and manage automotive projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Coordinate resources, activities, and stakeholders to successfully achieve project goals.
- Interpret and apply a clear understanding of customer RFQs and defined scope of supply.
- Provide regular project updates and status reports to stakeholders, team members, and senior leadership.
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule, and budget control.
- Track project progress, proactively identify potential risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Ensure strict adherence to industry regulations and safety standards.
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive results and meet strategic business objectives.
- Provide on-site project oversight and support where necessary.
Your Skills & Qualifications- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering with over 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
- In-depth knowledge of automotive systems, processes, and industry standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and high overall computer literacy.
- Strong ability to understand and fulfill customer requirements.
- Sound understanding of processes and systems; process improvement knowledge is a plus.
- Capable of timely and accurate capacity and resource planning across all project phases.
- Experience in project cost control, including budget tracking and accountability for incurred costs.
- Willingness to travel for customer site visits and provide mechanical/electromechanical support when required.
- Ability to analyze, conceptualize, and coordinate marketing and sales initiatives related to projects.
- Effective prioritization, planning, and management of project tasks and deliverables.
- Solid understanding of modern automotive manufacturing technologies and workflows.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all levels—internally and externally, including customers and suppliers.
