IT Project Leader: Drive Tech Transformations

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager in Polokwane to lead technology initiatives from conception to deployment. You will coordinate with developers, sysadmins and business stakeholders to meet technical specs, business objectives and timelines.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT, 5+ years in IT project management, and strong skills in Agile, Scrum and Waterfall. Leadership and clear communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex IT projects.
• Familiar with Agile, Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity principles.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, execution, and completion of IT projects aligned to business goals.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, resources and risk plans.
• Facilitate communication among teams, vendors and stakeholders with status updates.
• Ensure IT governance, security policies and quality standards throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager in Polokwane to lead technology initiatives from conception to deployment. You will coordinate with developers, sysadmins and business stakeholders to meet technical specs, business objectives and timelines.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT, 5+ years in IT project management, and strong skills in Agile, Scrum and Waterfall. Leadership and clear communication are essential for success in this role.