Project Manager

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Were everything ship. Are you

Ready to make a big splash in Africas marine industry Join our Service Hub in Cape Town and lead repair upgrade and technical support projects for customers across Africa. Youll work directly with vessel owners suppliers and technical specialists taking ownership from kick-off to delivery.

About us

At Damen we do more than build ships. Through Damen Services we support customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their vessels with repairs maintenance upgrades and technical support around the world. As part of our South Africa Hub in Cape Town youll help customers keep their operations running safely efficiently and reliably.

The role

As Project Manager Services youll lead repair upgrade and technical support projects across Africa from our Cape Town Service Hub. With project values ranging from 50000 to 4.5 million.

The majority of your projects will be executed in South Africa with occasional opportunities to support customers and projects across other parts of Africa.

Youll work directly with vessel owners suppliers and technical specialists taking ownership from kick-off to successful delivery in a fast-paced ship repair environment.

Your impact

• Lead repair modification and technical support projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate engineering procurement logistics and delivery activities.
• Manage budgets planning risks and project performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Identify variation orders and commercial opportunities.
• Support project execution on-site when required within Africa.

Skills & Experience

Were looking for a proactive Project Manager Services who brings:

• A Bachelors degree in a technical or commercial field;
• Several years of experience in a maritime services environment;
• At least 5 years of project management experience within ship repair;
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

You are

• A pragmatic and persuasive leader who thrives in a dynamic hands-on environment;
• Collaborative by nature while confident in working independently and taking ownership;
• Decisive adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational setting;
• Skilled at stakeholder management building trusted relationships and aligning diverse interests;
• An effective communicator who can influence challenge and manage expectations at all levels;
• Results-driven proactive and able to turn plans into successful outcomes through strong leadership and initiative;
• Resilient patient and solution-oriented when navigating challenges and change;
• Passionate about ship repair and committed to delivering outstanding service to customers;
• Already living in South Africa preferably in Cape Town.

Why Damen

What were made of. Were made for ships. To design them build them finance them and care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values of stewardship craftsmanship fellowship and entrepreneurship were everything ship. Were on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters for the generations to come. To achieve our goal we need people who share our vision and drive.

• Work on challenging projects across Africa.
• Join a global maritime leader known for quality innovation and the widest variety of ships.
• Be part of a family-owned company built on fellowship craftsmanship entrepreneurship and stewardship.
• Grow your international network through direct customer and supplier interaction.
• Help shape the future of maritime services in Africa.

Get on board!

If you feel you share our values and passion then wed like to see what youre made of. Who knows maybe were made for each other Get on board. We would love to read your resume and motivation.

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