Operations

Project Manager (ndt)

The Key Recruitment Group·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
OperationsFull TimeContract
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Job Description

  • Industrial Engineering specialist in the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of industrial boilers, pressure vessels, and steam piping systems, seeks to employ a Project Manager. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing field-based mechanical engineering projectsfrom boiler maintenance and valve installation to large-scale mechanical overhauls.

For the position you would be required to have:

  • B. Tech/ B. Eng in Mechanical Engineering
  • Heavy industrial engineering experience preferred
  • Minimum 2+ years of field-based mechanical project experience.
  • 2+ years of team leadership in an engineering project environment.
  • Experience working with NDT, AIA, and safety documentation.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities would include you to:

  • Develop project timelines and ensure tasks are properly scheduled.
  • Liaise with engineers and workshop to confirm technical specs and fabrication status.
  • Secure all documentation: safety files, drawings, method statements, and risk assessments.
  • Identify material needs early and follow up with procurement to avoid last-minute shortages.
  • Manage and lead all on-site personnel, including technicians, artisans, and subcontractors.
  • Enforce discipline, safety, and productivity on site.
  • Coordinate equipment, tools, and vehicles required for execution.
  • Ensure real-time updates to planning tools are made and monitored.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client representatives and inspectors (AIA, NDT, etc.).
  • Handle disputes and approval negotiations professionally.
  • Manage client expectations and variation orders proactively.
  • Resolve problems on site independently and make fast decisions in line with company values.
  • Coordinate with the Workshop Manager and General Manager when unplanned events occur (e.g., equipment failures, absenteeism, rework).

Key skills

Bachelors

At a glance

Company

The Key Recruitment Group

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

July 24, 2026