Philip Morris International

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly new directions.

Bring us your curiosity and a desire to challenge the everyday, and we’ll give you lots of responsibility. You’ll help us improve, inject innovation, and create new ways of working. You’ll be solving supply chain problems that span the whole world: a smoke-free world.

As the Project Engineer you will spearhead the planning, development, coordination, and execution of engineering projects aimed at enhancing operational performance in alignment with our mission. Safety is paramount, and you will ensure the safe execution of projects, adhering rigorously to all safety regulations for PM employees and contractors.

Your ‘day to day’

Your responsibilities will encompass a wide array of domains, including sustainability, environment, health, and safety, where you will ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations. You'll also play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing quality standards, chipping in to the definition of specifications to meet customer expectations for new products.

In addition to project planning and documentation, you'll lead all aspects of equipment installation and project implementation, ensuring alignment to schedules and quality standards. Effective communication will be key as you collaborate closely with various departments and collaborators to ensure project success.

Monitoring and evaluating project performance, controlling budgeted expenditures, and reporting to management and steering committees will be integral aspects of your role. Furthermore, you'll play a crucial part in fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the organization.

Who we’re looking for

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in civil, Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• You have 5-8 years of experience working in an Engineering department of a high-volume consumer goods manufacturing company.
• Strong experience in Project Management (a formal education in PM is a preferred).
• You are driven, committed and hard-working to level up standards and has strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills.
• Good communication skills
• proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft Office tools is also required

What we offer

Our success depends on our dedicated employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provide endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.

“PMI is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all members of society irrespective of age, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, religion or belief, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

PMI is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates.”