PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER (NELSPRUIT)

Description:

A leading electrical engineering company, providing cutting-edge systems and solutions throughout Africa, seeks a skilled Project Support Engineer to join their Nelspruit team. In this role, you'll play a crucial role in supporting multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring their smooth progress and successful delivery. What you'll do:

• Assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and monitoring project activities.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, and risk assessments.
• Manage project communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create presentations and reports to clearly communicate project information and progress.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues proactively.
• Support with procurement and logistics activities for projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes.

Who you are:

• Possess a postgraduate degree in Business Management, Project Management, or Electrical Engineering (or a relevant field).
• Have a strong understanding and experience with a formal project management methodology (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2).
• Are highly proficient in the MS Office Suite and possess a willingness to learn new software quickly.
• Skilled in planning and organizing tasks effectively, meeting deadlines, and managing your workload.
• Have experience working in a project or manufacturing environment, preferably within the electrical engineering sector.
• Can analyze and present information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

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Requirements:

• Assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and monitoring project activities.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, and risk assessments.
• Manage project communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create presentations and reports to clearly communicate project information and progress.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues proactively.
• Support with procurement and logistics activities for projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes.

• Possess a postgraduate degree in Business Management, Project Management, or Electrical Engineering (or a relevant field).
• Have a strong understanding and experience with a formal project management methodology (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2).
• Are highly proficient in the MS Office Suite and possess a willingness to learn new software quickly.
• Skilled in planning and organizing tasks effectively, meeting deadlines, and managing your workload.
• Have experience working in a project or manufacturing environment, preferably within the electrical engineering sector.
• Can analyze and present information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.