Hybrid IT Project Lead: Software, Infrastructure & Delivery

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Learning opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of technology initiatives in a hybrid work setting.

You will coordinate software, hardware, and infrastructure projects, align with stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery while adhering to ITIL/SDLC standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of IT project delivery, strong leadership, and relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or CompTIA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with IT delivery focus.
• Experience managing software development, infrastructure, or systems integration projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and SDLC.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Certifications (PMP, ITIL, CompTIA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT projects from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate with technical teams, vendors, and stakeholders to define scope and deliverables.
• Develop detailed plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify and mitigate risks to minimize IT service disruption.
• Oversee testing, deployment, and user acceptance.
• Provide regular status updates to IT leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Risk management

Education

PMP Certification

ITIL Certification

CompTIA Project+

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of technology initiatives in a hybrid work setting.

You will coordinate software, hardware, and infrastructure projects, align with stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery while adhering to ITIL/SDLC standards.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of IT project delivery, strong leadership, and relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or CompTIA.