Project Manager

Location : Johannesburg (On-site)

Employment Type : Contract

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Job Purpose

To manage and deliver medium to large-scale projects — or multiple smaller initiatives — from initiation to completion, within agreed scope, budget, and timelines. This role requires a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure project objectives are achieved with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver projects end-to-end within agreed scope, timelines, and budget

Lead cross-functional teams to execute project deliverables

Operate with a high level of independence and accountability

Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations

Develop and maintain detailed project plans

Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve issues proactively

Provide regular and accurate project status reports to stakeholders

Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, refinements, retrospectives

Ensure consistent documentation and compliance with delivery frameworks

Qualifications & Certifications

Preferred Certifications :

Agile / Scrum Master

PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent

Experience Required

5–8 years experience in project management, ideally within a Project Management Office (PMO) or structured delivery environment

Proven track record delivering medium to large-scale projects or multiple concurrent initiatives

Experience operating in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid environments

Technical & Professional Knowledge

Strong understanding of project management methodologies and frameworks

Skilled in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello, or similar)

Budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning expertise

Ability to manage Agile ceremonies and sprint-based delivery

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing ability

Behavioural Competencies

Problem-Solving : Makes decisions under pressure with clarity and logic

Proactive & Accountable : Takes ownership and drives delivery

Collaboration : Leads cross-functional teams without direct authority

Results-Oriented : Focused on achieving objectives with a continuous improvement mindset

Adaptability : Able to navigate change and work within evolving environments

Why This Role?

Join a fast-paced environment where your expertise in project management and cross-functional leadership will play a critical role in delivering meaningful business outcomes. This is a great opportunity for a confident and driven project professional ready to lead without micromanagement and make a measurable impact.

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