Junior Project Manager (East London)

Capitec Bank; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in South Africa seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee mini-projects in the Eastern Cape. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' project management experience in relevant fields along with strong communication and project management skills. This role involves ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards, requiring a proactive approach and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ project management experience in a construction or site or shop fitting environment.
• Experience in ensuring Quality delivery and assurance to high specification.
• Experience in managing contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and coordinate the full project management process for mini-projects.
• Ensure mini-projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to quality standards.

Skills

Communications Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Project Management Skills (Methodology Specific)

Numerical Reasoning skills

Attention to Detail

Negotiation skills

Reporting Skills

Decision making skills

Administration Skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Apply by:19/08/2025

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Purpose Statement

• To plan, manage and coordinate the full project management process for mini-projects within a specific geographic area
• To ensure mini-projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the required specification and quality standards

Experience

Min:

• At least 3 years’ project management experience in a construction or site or shop fitting environment, including
• Ensuring Quality delivery and assurance to a high specification
• Managing contractors and suppliers

Ideal:

• Exposure to quantity surveying

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management or Quantity Surveying

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Draughting

Knowledge

Min:

• Drawing and interpretation of plans
• Practical application of technical constraints
• Managing third party service providers (contractors)

Ideal:

• Principles of quantity surveying
• Spatial awareness

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Project Management Skills (Methodology Specific)
• Numerical Reasoning skills
• Attention to Detail
• Negotiation skills
• Reporting Skills
• Decision making skills
• Administration Skills

Conditions of Employment

• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle is required
• Contactable via own mobile phone
• Willingness to travel extensively and regularly
• Clear criminal and credit record

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