Job Requisition ID: 6053
Location:
Irene, ZA
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Company: HENSOLDT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD
About the Role
Lead the successful delivery of complex engineering and technology programmes across the full project lifecycle by managing multidisciplinary teams, customer relationships, commercial performance, technical integration and programme governance. The role is accountable for delivering contractual, financial, schedule and quality objectives while ensuring programme risks are effectively managed and business growth opportunities are supported.
Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or a related discipline.
Formal Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) will be advantageous.
Minimum 10 years' experience in programme and project management within a complex engineering, defence, aerospace, or high-technology environment.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing customer-facing programmes.
Experience managing programme budgets, schedules, risks, contracts, and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and product development processes.
Key technical skills:
Programme and Project Management
Systems Engineering Principles
Integrated Master Planning and Scheduling
Project Lifecycle Management
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development
Scope and Change Management
Contract and Commercial Management
Risk and Opportunity Management
Cost Control and Financial Management
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Resource Planning and Capacity Management
Programme Governance and Review Gates
Customer and Stakeholder Management
SAP or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
Project Performance Reporting
Technical Risk Management
Key responsibilities:
Programme Planning and Delivery
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programmes throughout the project lifecycle to achieve contractual, technical, schedule, cost, and business objectives, resulting in successful programme execution and customer satisfaction.
Programme Governance, Risk and Performance Management
Manage programme governance, scope, financial performance, risks, change control, and execution activities to maintain programme integrity, support informed decision-making, and ensure predictable delivery outcomes.
Technical and Commercial Integration
Coordinate technical, engineering, contractual, and commercial activities across multidisciplinary teams to align programme execution with customer requirements and organisational objectives, resulting in integrated and executable solutions.
Customer and Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication, expectation management, and programme alignment, resulting in successful stakeholder engagement and long-term customer confidence.
Leadership and Continuous Improvement
Lead programme teams, develop organisational capability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen programme management practices, improve delivery performance, and support business growth.
Our recruitment values:
HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.
Application Deadline: 17 August 2026
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.
If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.
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