Onsite Software Project Manager – Tembisa

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Health insurance

Pension plan

Career growth

On-site parking

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead software development initiatives in Tembisa. This on-site role requires coordinating with development teams, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into successful software products.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and communication skills. Experience with Agile, SDLC, and Jira/Confluence is preferred, and SA tech industry exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software project management experience.
• Proven familiarity with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and SDLC.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar PM tools.
• SA tech industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle and delivery.
• Define scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project schedules and allocate resources.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among teams.
• Implement Agile methodologies to streamline processes.
• Identify risks and manage issues to minimize delays.
• Maintain project documentation and status reporting.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Leadership

SDLC

Communication

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead software development initiatives in Tembisa. This on-site role requires coordinating with development teams, product owners, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into successful software products.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and communication skills. Experience with Agile, SDLC, and Jira/Confluence is preferred, and SA tech industry exposure is a plus.