Commercial Project Manager

Fidelity Services Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in South Africa is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the nationwide rollout of Security Alarm Systems. The ideal candidate will have a Project Management qualification and extensive experience managing large projects. Responsibilities include budget management, resource allocation, and risk management. Strong communication skills are essential. This position may require extended hours and transport.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience managing large rollout projects.
• Technical experience in Security Alarms and/or related preferred.
• People management experience at various levels.
• Role requires flexible or extended hours.
• Own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets.
• Manage the project scope.
• Assign resources for projects.
• Develop a work breakdown structure.
• Manage project risk register.
• Communicate project progress.
• Handover completed project to the business.

Skills

Business / Project Financial Acumen

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Very good presentation skills

Drive for results

Ability to communicate at all levels

Strong administration skills

Very good planning skills

Attention to Detail (quality)

Education

Project Management qualification

Matric

Tertiary qualification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Overall purpose of the job: The overall purpose of this position is to Project Manage and oversee the Security Alarm System rollout and integration of a national multi-site project. The Project Manager will manage all planning scheduling, co-ordination, material and resource planning, and documentation to complete project within specified costs, timeframes and quality. It will be required of the incumbent within the position to collaborate and communicate with all role players within multiple matrix organisations to ensure teamwork and achievement of objectives of teams and client to ensure all Installation requirements are adhered to and that the Client’s needs are efficiently and professionally met at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage project budgets.
• Manage the project scope.
• Scope the project required skills for to execute.
• Assign resources, internal and external to project.
• Develop a work break down structure for each resource and tasks.
• Define required results of project.
• Detail planned project costs.
• Manage project risk register.
• Execute projects.
• Manage quality and standards in project execution.
• Update project plans and progress.
• Communicate project portfolio progress to the business.
• Generate Project completion documentation.
• Handover completed project to the business with all relevant documentation.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Project Management qualification essential
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience managing large rollout projects
• Matric (minimum requirement), tertiary qualification preferred
• Technical experience in Security Alarms and/or related preferred
• People management experience at various levels
• Computer Literate (MS office, email, Internet- essential)
• Role requires flexible or extended hours
• Own Transport

Skills and Attributes

• Business / Project Financial Acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Very good presentation skills
• Drive for results
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Develops and Inspires Others
• Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities
• Strong administration skills
• Managing Diversity
• Very good planning skills
• Time management
• Attention to Detail (quality)

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.