Project Specialist

Job Facts

Employer RCL Foods
Location Gauteng Pretoria West
Closing Date 15 Aug 2026
Posted 15 August 2026
Minimum Education Project Diploma (Advantageous)
Industry FMCG, Food Manufacturing

Minimum Requirements

  • B.Eng or B.Tech. Eng or N.Dip in Mechanical Engineering
  • Project Diploma (Advantageous)
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant Experience in an FMCG, food manufacturing, or industrial setting.
  • Strong background in managing Capital projects.
  • Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • in milling or grain processing environments would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge and Skills :
  • Proven track record of managing Capex projects, from inception to close-out.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, plant installations, and process equipment.
  • Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations in a factory setting.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Visio, MS Projects.
  • Excellent understanding of wheat and maize milling principles.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours and some weekends if required.
  • Excellent leadership skills (leading self, others, change & performance).
  • Constantly looking and finding ways to improve plant efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Regularly reviews and monitors progress, taking action to reschedule and reprioritize.
  • Understand the full implications of potential problems and minimize their impact.
  • Implement CAPEX projects from initiation to close-out within budget, scope, and time.
  • Provide CAPEX motivations, cost estimations, feasibility studies and post CAPEX project reviews.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, scope definition, and budgeting for capital projects.
  • Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings, and tender documents.
  • Be able to Responsibilities
  • Be able to
  • in an FMCG, food manufacturing, or industrial setting.

Responsibilities

  • Implement CAPEX projects from initiation to close-out within budget, scope, and time.
  • Provide CAPEX motivations, cost estimations, feasibility studies and post CAPEX project reviews.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, scope definition, and budgeting for capital projects.
  • Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings, and tender documents.
  • Be able to Responsibilities
  • Be able to