Project Manager

Edenvale - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Manager - 3 Month Contract

Key Responsibilities

1. Feasibility Studies & Strategic Inputs

Conduct techno-economic feasibility for setting up a reflector antenna manufacturing facility in South Africa.
Evaluate cost-benefit scenarios of local vs. imported component manufacturing.
Assess utility infrastructure and zoning requirements at preferred industrial sites.
Provide recommendations on factory size power needs layout and logistics.

2. Country Prioritisation & Market Intelligence

Using existing research prioritise African countries beyond Ghana (e.g. Kenya Nigeria South Africa Egypt Morocco) for business potential.
Create a comparison matrix to rank the feasibility and readiness of each country.
Identify opportunities for regional supplier partnerships.

3. Vendor & Supplier Engagement

Identify local and international suppliers for equipment tooling materials (e.g. molds resins composites).
Evaluate vendor capabilities lead times import conditions and compliance.
Facilitate supplier contracting in alignment with project deadlines and quality standards.

4. Factory Setup Planning

Develop a high-level rollout plan with timelines cost forecasts and dependencies.
Recommend procurement and installation sequencing for major factory components.
Coordinate with engineering teams for production workflow integration.

5. Logistics & Import Facilitation

Manage logistics plan for importing specialised equipment.
Engage clearing agents freight forwarders and customs to ensure compliance.
Establish import schedules and related risk mitigation actions.

6. Legal IP and NDA Compliance

Ensure all parties sign strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) specific to Stratosats requirements.
The NDA will include a clause allowing for personal liability if unauthorised disclosures are made.
Identify contract templates and legal risks for third-party supplier agreements.

7. Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

Coordinate regularly with The Company
Provide weekly updates and milestone reports to the company project office.
Maintain a project risk register and regularly flag priority actions.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Engineering Industrial or Project Management degree
10 years of experience in technical project execution ideally in telecoms aerospace or manufacturing
Strong procurement vendor management and import/export logistics knowledge
Familiarity with African industrial environments and regulatory frameworks
Experience with factory setup and production line implementation preferred

Project Manager - 3 Month Contract Key Responsibilities 1. Feasibility Studies & Strategic Inputs Conduct techno-economic feasibility for setting up a reflector antenna manufacturing facility in South Africa.Evaluate cost-benefit scenarios of local vs. imported component manufacturing.Assess utility...