Commercial Project Manager

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Commercial Project Manager to lead high-value commercial projects in South Africa. The role covers end-to-end lifecycle management from tendering through delivery and client handover, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction.

You will oversee budgets, contracts, timelines, and stakeholder relationships, driving business growth and delivering exceptional value in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial project management or related role.
• Proven track record of managing profitable commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of contract law, financial management, and risk assessment.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of projects, including tendering, contract negotiation, and financial forecasting.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, deliverables, budgets, and timelines to meet commercial objectives.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, implementing strategies to protect project profitability.
• Conduct post-project reviews to assess commercial performance and identify lessons learned.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business Administration/Finance

Tools

Project management tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Commercial Project Manager to lead high-value commercial projects in the Mahikeng, North West region. This role is critical for managing the entire project lifecycle, from initial tender and negotiation through to final delivery and client handover, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction. You will be responsible for overseeing budgets, contracts, timelines, and stakeholder relationships to achieve successful commercial outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven ability to manage complex projects within the commercial sector, driving business growth and delivering exceptional value.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of projects, including tendering, contract negotiation, and financial forecasting.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, deliverables, budgets, and timelines to meet commercial objectives.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Manage client relationships and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, implementing strategies to protect project profitability.
• Conduct post-project reviews to assess commercial performance and identify lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; relevant professional certifications are a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial project management or a related role in contract management and business development.
• Proven track record of successfully managing profitable commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of contract law, financial management, and risk assessment.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management and financial reporting tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based bonuses tied to project profitability.
• Opportunity to lead impactful commercial ventures in Mahikeng .
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and training in commercial negotiation and project finance.
• A fast-paced and results-oriented work environment focused on commercial success.