Executive : Implementation, Mobilisation & Demobilisation

Edge Executives; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Johannesburg seeks a strategic leader for implementing, mobilising, and demobilising operations. You will manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring contract compliance and governance. Ideal candidates should have a background in project management and leadership experience of 5-10 years. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' leadership experience in implementation/mobilisation roles.
• Strong understanding of governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all mobilisation/demobilisation deliverables for new contracts.
• Ensure services are implemented as per contractual agreements.
• Lead project management processes, governance, and risk control.
• Drive compliance with Health & Safety principles.

Skills

General Management Degree or equivalent experience

5–10 years relevant leadership experience

Strong business, financial, and asset management understanding

Good knowledge of facilities management fundamentals

Solid grasp of SAP and project management tools

Excellent client relations and problem-solving skills

Valid Code 8 driver’s licence

Education

General Management Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Project Management tools

Job description

Overview

Executive : Implementation, Mobilisation & Demobilisation

Location : South Africa

Type : Permanent | Project & Operations Leadership

Lead transitions. Deliver seamless results.

This is a strategic leadership role for an experienced operations and project management professional. If you excel at ensuring service mobilisation, demobilisation, and contract scope changes run smoothly, on time, and within budget — this is your next platform to lead.

About the Role

You’ll oversee the end-to-end delivery of mobilisation and demobilisation projects, ensuring contractual deliverables, operational readiness, governance compliance, and risk management are all met. You’ll serve as the single point of accountability with the client, maintaining strong relationships and driving cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all mobilisation / demobilisation deliverables for new contracts and scope changes
• Ensure services are implemented as per contractual agreements, SLAs, and commercial terms
• Lead project management processes, governance, and risk control
• Oversee recruitment and staffing of services
• Ensure end-to-end readiness of IT, SAP, and Finance systems
• Drive compliance with Health & Safety and governance principles
• Manage change control processes and address escalations professionally
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout transitions

Qualifications

• General Management Degree or equivalent experience with Project Management background
• 5–10 years’ relevant leadership experience in implementation / mobilisation roles
• Strong business, financial, and asset management understanding
• Good knowledge of facilities management fundamentals
• Solid grasp of SAP, MS Office, and project management tools
• Excellent client relations, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence

What Success Looks Like

• Seamless mobilisation / demobilisation delivered first time, on time, and within budget
• Strong governance, risk management, and compliance
• Positive client relationships and minimal service disruption
• Motivated, aligned teams under your leadership