Job Description

Project Manager - 3 Month Contract

Key Responsibilities

1. Feasibility Studies & Strategic Inputs

• Conduct techno-economic feasibility for setting up a reflector antenna manufacturing facility in South Africa.
• Evaluate cost-benefit scenarios of local vs. imported component manufacturing.
• Assess utility, infrastructure, and zoning requirements at preferred industrial sites.
• Provide recommendations on factory size, power needs, layout, and logistics.

2. Country Prioritisation & Market Intelligence

• Using existing research, prioritise African countries beyond Ghana (e.g., Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco) for business potential.
• Create a comparison matrix to rank the feasibility and readiness of each country.
• Identify opportunities for regional supplier partnerships.

3. Vendor & Supplier Engagement

• Identify local and international suppliers for equipment, tooling, materials (e.g., molds, resins, composites).
• Evaluate vendor capabilities, lead times, import conditions, and compliance.
• Facilitate supplier contracting in alignment with project deadlines and quality standards.

4. Factory Setup Planning

• Develop a high-level rollout plan with timelines, cost forecasts, and dependencies.
• Recommend procurement and installation sequencing for major factory components.
• Coordinate with engineering teams for production workflow integration.

5. Logistics & Import Facilitation

• Manage logistics plan for importing specialised equipment.
• Engage clearing agents, freight forwarders, and customs to ensure compliance.
• Establish import schedules and related risk mitigation actions.

6. Legal, IP, and NDA Compliance

• Ensure all parties sign strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) specific to Stratosats requirements.
• The NDA will include a clause allowing for personal liability if unauthorised disclosures are made.
• Identify contract templates and legal risks for third-party supplier agreements.

7. Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate regularly with The Company,
• Provide weekly updates and milestone reports to the company project office.
• Maintain a project risk register and regularly flag priority actions.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering, Industrial, or Project Management degree
• 10+ years of experience in technical project execution, ideally in telecoms, aerospace, or manufacturing
• Strong procurement, vendor management, and import/export logistics knowledge
• Familiarity with African industrial environments and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with factory setup and production line implementation preferred