FinSurv Project Manager

Infystrat Software Services; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software services firm in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage multiple projects within the 1FinSurv Programme. The role involves developing comprehensive project plans, managing budgets, and leading a project team to deliver quality outcomes. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, project management certification, and extensive experience in project management. Strong skills in communication, stakeholder management, and team collaboration are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five to eight years’ job-related experience.
• Must have extensive experience in project management components.
• Project management certification such as Prince2 or PMI is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects under the 1FinSurv Programme.
• Produce comprehensive project management plans.
• Direct and coordinate project team activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

B degree or advanced Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

The main purpose of this position is to manage several projects defined under the 1FinSurv Programme by leading, planning, organising and controlling resources in accordance with the approved project management methodology and to deliver the project scope and objectives according to specification on time and within budget.

Scope of Services Definition

The scope will include but will not be limited to:

• Define the project scope and work breakdown structure in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of deliverables and the approach.
• Produce project management plans to ensure that they are comprehensive (i.e. they include scope, quality, risks, time, cost, HR, procurement, integration, communication) and to confirm that these knowledge areas are regularly updated and maintained.
• Ensure that all project documentation, deliverables and reports are timeously produced, approved and maintained.
• Define budget in collaboration with stakeholders and manage expenditure against the budget.
• Identify and manage project risks, constraints and changes; ensuring that the project plans are well managed and approved.
• Establish and manage relationships with all stakeholders, role players and service providers to ensure commitment to a common goal.
• Establish and effectively manage a project team; clearly defining roles and responsibilities for the delivery of project outputs.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project team members to ensure the project progresses according to the approved schedule, producing the expected deliverables, within budget and according to specification and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle.

Minimum Qualification Required

• A minimum of a B degree, advanced Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of five to eight years’ job‑related experience; and
• Must have extensive experience in all key component of Project Management such as resource planning, budgeting, reporting, project artefacts.
• Project management certification, such as Prince2 or PMI. Competencies:
• The ability to work in teams, manage people, resolve conflict and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in English (both verbal and written).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (Written and Verbal).
• Computer literacy, especially in the Microsoft Office products and MS Project.
• Stakeholder management skills, including on an executive level.
• Industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill.
• Quality assurance knowledge and skill.
• Continuous improvement knowledge and skill.
• Continued learning and/or professional development knowledge and skill.
• Project management knowledge and skill.
• Project planning knowledge and skill; and
• Project legislation and governance, risk and compliance knowledge and skill.

Key Deliverables

1) End‑to‑end project management of a number of projects, contributing to the Tier 1 Programme.