Projects Supervisor
Listing reference: neopk_000107
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 6 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Manufacturing
Job category: Other: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Rosslyn
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Neopak is a world-class South African business with the core competence and exclusive focus on the manufacturing of high quality recycled containerboard and related paper products.
Introduction
To support the execution of engineering, maintenance and strategic projects in a safe, cost-effective, and timely manner by assisting the Engineering Manager with planning, coordination, supervision, and implementation of allocated projects
Job description
• Support the execution of maintenance and capital projects allocated by the Engineering Manager.
• Assist in defining projects scope, project goals and deliverables.
• Involvement in project tenders and adjudication.
• Supervision of contractors, artisans, and technicians during project execution.
• Oversee day-to-day site activities, equipment, materials, and contractor performance.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and commissioning activities.
• Track progress, monitor budgets, ensure quality/safety standards, manage risks, and implement process improvements.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and mill procedures.
• Monitor project progress and report deviations, risks, or delays.
• Prepare projects status reports, communicate with stakeholders, resolve issues, and present project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, safety, and environmental requirements during project execution.
• Provide technical support during plant shutdowns and planned maintenance activities.
• Implement and manage changes when necessary to meet project deliverables.
Minimum requirements
• Minimum Grade 12.
• N3 Technical qualification.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in an engineering, maintenance, or projects environment within heavy industry or manufacturing.
• Exposure to project execution and contractor management.
• Experience in pulp and paper industry advantageous.
• Good understanding of maintenance best practices.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Exposure to ERP or maintenance systems (JDE advantageous).