Projects Engineer SFG Engineering

Job responsibilities:

Main Purpose

The main purpose of this position is to ensure that assigned projects are executed accurately and timeously.

• Ensure that all orders meet the company and customers commercial terms and conditions


• Assist external and internal customers with technical queries

Project Management

• Assist in order hand-over process between Proposals to Projects departments.


• Compile and submit data packs for each project handled.


• Continuously keep the customer well-informed of progress and delivery expectations.


• Continuously update cost calculations through the project to determine accurate margins.


• Co-ordinate and attend witness testing of project motor orders.


• Facilitate and assist with project related debtor issues where needed.


• Interact with the customer in terms of project, kick-off and site meetings.


• Inter-phasing with customers, COMPANY branches and COMPANY Group business units


• Liaising with the engineering department of the company’s various supplier organizations to streamline engineering processes.


• Liaising with the PIPC/Workshop to ensure output of project products on time.


• Negotiate orders when needed.


• Placing of technical orders on COMPANY or approved suppliers.


• Receiving and processing of customer orders in line with the customer’s technical


• Show the ability to monitor various projects

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

• Invoice forecast of Projects, monthly reporting with accuracy of 90%


• Order placement on COMPANY, within 3 days from handover

Other

• Continuously improve internal systems and procedures.


• Monitor engineering developments and new projects within the engineering sector.


• Monitor motor developments by competitors

Specific Requirements/Additional information

• A legal driver’s licence – Code 8.


• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.


• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including formal communications and making presentations.


• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.


• Must have excellent technical skills.


• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations.


• A keen sense of urgency and willingness to learn additional work related skills.


• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.


• Ability to work well in a team setting.


• Good telephone manner.


• The ability to work under pressure.


• Predominantly Office based. The position might require out of town travel and out of office errands from time to time.


• Is subject to work beyond normal working hours, evenings, weekends and holidays should the need arise.


• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession

Job requirements:

• Matric with minimum N4 certificate.


• Previous experience (Minimum 5 years) in the field of electrical motor or similar products.


• Diploma (Electrical or Mechanical) added advantage.


• Contract Management experience.

Computer literacy – proficient in Microsoft Office software.

• Syspro Experience.


• SAP experience will be an added advantage