Commercial Project Manager

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Client interaction

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Commercial Project Manager to lead a portfolio of client-facing projects in Paarl. You will manage from initial client engagement to project closure, ensuring delivery to specification, on time, and within budget.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation and leadership skills, and proven stakeholder relationship management in a business-development context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial project management.
• Proven experience in managing client-facing projects and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, negotiation, and financial management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of commercial projects, including planning, execution, and closure.
• Develop detailed project proposals, budgets, and timelines for client engagements.
• Liaise effectively with clients to understand their requirements and ensure satisfaction throughout the project.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement timely corrective actions.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Client-facing projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive Commercial Project Manager to join their team based in Paarl . This role is focused on managing a portfolio of commercial projects, ensuring they are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget. You will be responsible for liaising with clients, managing project teams, and overseeing all aspects of project execution, from initial client engagement to final project completion. The ideal candidate possesses strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively in a business-development context.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of commercial projects, including planning, execution, and closure.
• Develop detailed project proposals, budgets, and timelines for client engagements.
• Liaise effectively with clients to understand their requirements and ensure satisfaction throughout the project.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement timely corrective actions.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial project management .
• Proven experience in managing client-facing projects and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, negotiation, and financial management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and client interaction.
• A dynamic and client-focused work environment in Paarl .
• Company-sponsored training and development programs.