Namdock Senior Project Manager

Namibia Drydock and Ship Repair (Pty) Ltd (Namdock)

VACANCY

Namibia Drydock and Ship Repair (Pty) Ltd is a Namibian registered company specialising in Marine and Industrial engineering. We are dedicated to deliver exceptional and efficient innovative marine engineering solutions to our business partners.

We hereby invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following VACANCY:

Role: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Division: Shipyard Operations

Reporting to: Executive Operations

Location: Walvis Bay

Nature of position: Permanent

Job grade: D5

Primary purpose of this position:

Responsible for ensuring vessel-specific projects are strategically assigned and delivered on time while driving execution of the yard's master project plan as a dynamic operational framework for multiple concurrent drydock operations. This includes harmonizing schedules to avoid conflicts, maximizing efficiency, and meeting contractual deadlines by aligning individual ship repair and refit timelines with the overall yard plan. The role requires identifying task dependencies, adjusting sequencing to prevent bottlenecks, and tracking milestones through advanced project management tools. Equally critical is serving as the liaison between customers and the commercial department, translating client requirements into actionable deliverables, ensuring contractual obligations are met, and facilitating transparent communication on scope, timelines, costs, and change orders across the project team.

Key Performance Areas:

• Operational Leadership effectiveness
• Master Project Plan execution and effectiveness
• Customer Service delivery and effectiveness
• Financial and resources management
• Stakeholder relations and engagement
• People Management
• Health, Safety, Environment and Risk management

Required skills/Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and critical path management.
• Strong understanding of drydock processes, engineering maintenance projects, principles, and maritime regulations.
• Skilled in budgeting, cost control, invoicing, and financial reporting, with the ability to align projects to organizational financial plans.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks through data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and proactive planning.
• Sound understanding with Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental standards, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
• Capacity to optimize the yard's master project plan as a dynamic framework for multiple concurrent operations.
• Strong skills in workforce planning, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders at industry, national, and international levels.
• Creative and analytical thinker, able to resolve technical and operational challenges efficiently.
• Confident in making informed, timely decisions under pressure.
• Flexible in managing shifting priorities, unexpected challenges, and evolving customer demands.
• Strong commitment to compliance, ethical standards, and organizational policies.
• Focused on achieving measurable outcomes in productivity, quality, financial performance, and customer satisfaction.

Qualification Required:

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Grade 12 (Matric) with one of the following:
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering Studies/ National Diploma/ Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Maritime Studies.
• Professional project management certification is essential and a valid Code B drivers license.

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant cross-functional experience in engineering maintenance and/or project environments,
• with at least 5 years served at middle management level.
• For candidates holding a National or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 6), an additional 2 years of experience will be required to compensate for the minimum qualification requirements.

Closing Date: 30 April 2026

This recruitment is managed by Elite Employment.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR DETAILED CV ON THIS CAREER PAGE. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AT THIS STAGE.)

For any questions or enquiries, please contact

Antoinette Druker

Email address: antoinette@eliteemployment.com.na

Office phone number: +264 83 723 4150

Any applications sent to Namdock directly will NOT be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Namdock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines.