Project Manager

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Purpose: 
Responsible to execute new equipment and modernisation orders, crane commissioning/support.   
 
Main Responsibilities: 
•    Quotations & Tender Support 
•    Site Visits & Solution Clarification 
•    Site Trouble Shooting  
•    Sub-contractor management 
•    Commissioning 
•    Technical support 
•    Project Management 
•    Supplier Sourcing & Price Negotiations 
•    Expediting 
•    To be fully aware of and comply with current responsibilities and requirements of the 
         relevant OHS Acts, Regulations and applicable Health and Safety policies and 
         procedures to maintain a safe workplace. 
•    Report all hazards, incidents and injuries in accordance with legislation and company 
        reporting procedures; 
•    Participate in programs and assessments to improve health and safety in the 
        workplace. 
•    Execute all functions in line with the applicable delegation of authority 
•    Perform other duties as assigned  

What do you need to bring? 
 
Qualification/Education: 
•    National Higher Diploma (NQF level 6) or relevant quailification
•    Valid driver's license 
 
Skills & Knowledge: 

• 5+ years work experience in an engineering environment. 
• Good understanding of crane industry business. 
• Sound technical background  
• Commercial knowledge 
• Must be able to work in elevated areas and at heights  
• Must be able to travel locally and outside SA for operational requirements 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency with MS Office applications e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Projects
• Experience working with configuration tools

   
Behavioural Competencies: 
•    Behaves according to highest ethical standards  
•    Thinks in terms of profit and loss 
•    Anticipates and responds to the needs of customers 
•    Takes responsibility and drives performance  
•    Makes timely, well informed, effective decisions     
•    Builds respect and cooperation and manages conflicts constructively 
•    Models effective two-way communication, including feedback 
•    Strives for continuous learning and self-development, Good team spirit

We will consider all online applications until 5th of May 2024

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.