Group Client & Project Manager

Talent Shore; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead client delivery across multiple accounts. This role demands strong communication, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage project budgets effectively. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, possesses an agile mindset, and is proficient in tools like Google Workspace and ClickUp. Join us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients while ensuring project milestones are met efficiently.

Qualifications

• Ability to build successful working relationships.
• Experience managing projects through the entire lifecycle.
• Calm under pressure with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead client delivery across assigned projects.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Building relationships

Agile project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Pro-active approach

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Harvest

ClickUp

Job description

Remote, South Africa | Posted on 11/12/2025

The Project Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end client delivery across multiple accounts and internal group businesses. This role ensures that retainers and projects are delivered on time, within budget, to the highest standard of quality, while balancing client expectations, internal resources, and commercial objectives.

You will act as the central point of communication between clients, internal teams, and external partners, driving momentum, accountability, and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end client delivery across assigned projects and accounts.
• Manage tight deadlines and ensure all milestones are met.
• Own and control project budgets to ensure commercial targets are achieved.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Produce and deliver weekly project status reports.
• Plan, schedule, and manage internal and external resources effectively.
• Work with internal and external delivery teams to ensure exceptional client outcomes.
• Ensure all outputs meet the original brief, agreed scope, quality standards, and timelines.
• Lead client meetings to provide progress updates and capture actions for delivery.
• Liaise with internal teams to translate briefs into accurate timelines and estimates.
• Arrange and manage client meetings to clarify requirements and priorities.
• Provide regular status updates and attend client calls based on account needs.
• Perform administrative tasks to maintain structured, well‑organised project delivery.
• Maintain clear documentation, meeting notes, and delivery trackers.
• Work efficiently and maintain our internal systems including Google Workspace, Slack, Harvest and ClickUp.

Requirements

• Ability to build successful working relationships with both clients and colleagues and inspire confidence in all directions.
• Evidence of working with an Agile project management mindset.
• Proven experience of managing projects throughout the entire lifecycle.
• Calm under pressure and comfortable working with tight deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• First class organisational skills.
• A pro‑active approach to projects.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• High attention to detail with exceptional follow‑through.
• A passion for processes and activation.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and margins.