Space Project Manager

Tafadzwa Consulting

Full-time

On-site

Pretoria, South Africa

Introduction

The Space Project Managers combine their project management, systems engineering, and contract management skills with their engineering or scientific expertise to design, develop, and integrate technology solutions to meet the nation's needs and requirements.
The Project Managers are responsible for all aspects of the project, ultimately making sure the project requirements are met within budget and schedule, and that the team members who support the project are properly recognized for the achievement of those goals.
The Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning and implementation of project resources, schedule, and performance objectives.
The Project Manager is also responsible for overall project safety and risk management.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:
• Project Office planning, operationalization, and management.
• Planning and implementation of projects.
• Project documentation.
• Budget management reporting.
• Sub-Contractor Management.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Human Capital Development.

Desired Experience & Qualification

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Electronics/ Mechanical) Degree in engineering.
• A recognized Project Management qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Technical Project Management role experience in mission-critical systems (Aerospace, Defence, and/or Nuclear) is required.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a System Engineering role.
• Proficient in the use of Project Management Tools and Systems.

Interested?

Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process.
By applying for these vacancies, the candidatesconsent that the Organization can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only.
The organization subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. As per the Employment Equity Plan and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities.

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