Fives Services Mzansi is actively seeking a South African Citizen in a permanent position as Project/Engineering Department Manager to join its teams in Richards Bay, South Africa 

At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! We work together daily to make industry an answer to all of the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time. 

At Fives Services Mzansi, a subsidiary of the Fives group, we are specialists in turn-key equipment and solutions for the local aluminium smelters, with continuous innovations to make these industries even more efficient and to reduce their carbon footprints. 

It is with you, that industry can do it! 

Your role will be to: 

Lead the Projects and Engineering departments with the objective of ensuring all equipment installation / modernisation projects (including your own assigned projects) are delivered safely, within the agreed scope, time, cost and quality at our customer sites (Aluminium Heavy Equipment Industry). 

You will oversee the portfolio of projects and engineering, providing expert knowledge and support and monitoring progress as well as reporting on various departmental statuses. 

You will be required to implement the required processes and procedures to ensure the two departments are streamlined and working proactively and efficiently.

This role will also ensure that project and engineering resources are efficiently allocated and have the correct tools and processes in place and those resources are trained and equipped to deliver successfully. 

You will plan, chair and record monthly Project Review Meetings with relevant stakeholders.

You will be required to follow the procedures and rules for health and safety. 

This position also requires regular travel to Mozambique 

At Fives Services Mzansi, under the direction of the Operations manager, you will join the Operations team. A team of women and men who are passionate about their work, proud of being pioneers and building the industry of the future together. 

If this is you, come join us, too! 

If you are hardworking, committed, and have a drive to success, then we are eager to change the world with you! 

Why come to Fives? 

By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility, in a wide number of fields. 

We will give you room to learn, grow and develop, both professionally and personally, thanks to our onboarding and support programs. Indeed, you will be able to benefit from a number of other benefits [assistance with medical aid; retirement annuity; death, disability and funeral cover; aswell as a performance bonus. 

Industry can do it with you! 

We are seeking someone who has a Degree in Project Management and/or Engineering

4 years of Project experience in heavy equipment environment

4 years experience in Projects and/or Engineering senior management position. 

Aluminium industry experience will be beneficial.

ECSA Qualification will be beneficial.

If you are hardworking, committed, and have a drive to succeed, then we are eager to change the world with you