Durban IT Infrastructure Project Lead (On-Site)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead infrastructure deployment projects in Durban. The role requires hands-on management of network upgrades, server deployments and system integrations, with on-site leadership for on-ground teams.

The ideal candidate has a technical IT background and strong PM skills, with 5+ years’ experience and certifications being advantageous. Relocation to Durban is preferred for onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of IT infrastructure project management experience including network/server/data center deployments.
• Certifications (CompTIA Network+, CCNA, PMP) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of IT infrastructure projects: planning, procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets and resource needs.
• Coordinate with internal IT teams, vendors and contractors for seamless execution.
• Oversee installation/configuration of hardware, software and network components.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to protect delivery timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Engineering

IT Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA, PMP)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead infrastructure deployment projects in Durban. The role requires hands-on management of network upgrades, server deployments and system integrations, with on-site leadership for on-ground teams.

The ideal candidate has a technical IT background and strong PM skills, with 5+ years’ experience and certifications being advantageous. Relocation to Durban is preferred for onsite presence.