Office Project Manager

Talentcru; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the education sector is on the lookout for a dynamic Office Project Manager. This role is pivotal in providing operational project management support, ensuring that projects align with organizational strategies and resource capacities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a solutions-oriented mindset. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will significantly impact project success and drive organizational growth. If you're ready to take on challenges and lead projects to fruition, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a high-paced professional environment.
• Experience in business administration with project management perspective.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to prioritize and control approved work.
• Ensure alignment with company strategies and resource capacity.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Education

Diploma in Business Management

Diploma in Project Management

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

Profile

Our client in the education industry is searching for an Office Project Manager with relevant project management experience.

Objective

The main objective of this position is to provide operational project management support to the organization.

Responsibilities

You will collaborate with the management team to identify, prioritize, select, balance, authorize, evaluate, and control the approved work of the organization, ensuring alignment with company strategies, resource capacity, and risk management.

Contract Details

Contract: 6-month fixed-term

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Management, Project Management, or equivalent

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in a high-paced professional environment as part of a high-performance team
• Exposure to an entrepreneurial environment is an advantage
• Experience in business administration with crosscutting responsibilities from a project management perspective

Traits and Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant project management tools
• Ability to coordinate and integrate multiple work streams and projects
• Strong organizational, analytical, and business process skills
• Knowledge of cross-cutting business operational systems (finance, HR, IT)
• Problem-solving and solutions-oriented mindset
• Ambitious, goal-oriented, self-starter with initiative
• Fast learner and adaptable
• Planning and reporting skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective communication across organizational levels