Project Manager

About the position

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis.

IT / FINANCE

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Establish project scope, objectives and critical paths.
• Coordinate resources, assign tasks and manage cross-functional teams.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Organise project meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage project scope changes and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain project schedules, reports and relevant documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered within the agreed scope and timelines.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Project Management or a related field.
• 3-6 years of proven experience in project management.
• Project Management certification would be advantageous.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting and execution.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira and Excel.
• Experience identifying and managing project risks, issues and scope changes.

Competencies

• Strong project planning, organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and risk-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Proactive approach with strong accountability and ownership.

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review

Desired Skills:

• Project plan
• Project budget
• Managing Project Budgets
• Project Management
• PRINCE2
• Project Control