Project Management Officer

Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 750 000 - 950 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Durban. This role involves supporting the General Manager with strategic projects, building business strategies, and managing project documentation. Candidates should have at least 8 years of senior-level project management experience, preferably in FMCG, and hold relevant project management qualifications. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact and develop leadership skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years in Project Management at a Senior Level.
• 4 - 6 years in FMCG (Preferably Business to Business).
• PMO Corporate Experience (Advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Supporting the General Manager and Southern Africa Leadership Team on Strategic Projects.
• Building and Updating of Projects Management Documents and Templates.
• Building Business Strategies and Execution Models.
• Building and Updating of Project Charters.
• Building and Tracking of Programs (MS Projects) for each Strategic Project.
• Setting Governance and Reporting on Strategic Projects.
• Charing Steercoms and Project Team Meetings.
• Presenting Execution Plans and Communicating to Business.
• Training and Upskilling of Team Members in Project Management.
• Building and updating of Dashboards for Tracking, Monitoring and Controlling Projects.
• Setting up Strategic Meetings and supporting Global Visits and Workshops in South Africa.
• Conducting Risk Assessments, Responsibility Assessment Matrix's and Communication Plans.
• Flagging Risks, Escalating Concerns and Decision-Making Activities.

Skills

Excellent Leadership Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Effective Listening Skills

Strong sense of Accountability and Ownership

Upholds Integrity

Proactive

Agile

Strong Problem Solver

Confident

Education

Project Management Degree or Equivalent (NQF7)

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Advantageous

MS Projects - Advanced Course

Job description

Duties:

• Supporting the General Manager and Southern Africa Leadership Team on Strategic Projects.
• Building and Updating of Projects Management Documents and Templates.
• Building Business Strategies and Execution Models.
• Building and Updating of Project Charters.
• Building and Tracking of Programs (MS Projects) for each Strategic Project.
• Setting Governance and Reporting on Strategic Projects.
• Charing Steercoms and Project Team Meetings.
• Presenting Execution Plans and Communicating to Business.
• Training and Upskilling of Team Members in Project Management.
• Building and updating of Dashboards for Tracking, Monitoring and Controlling Projects.
• Setting up Strategic Meetings and supporting Global Visits and Workshops in South Africa.
• Conducting Risk Assessments, Responsibility Assessment Matrix's and Communication Plans.
• Flagging Risks, Escalating Concerns and Decision-Making Activities.

Skills:

• Excellent Leadership Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Effective Listening Skills
• Strong sense of Accountability and Ownership
• Upholds Integrity
• Proactive
• Agile
• Strong Problem Solver
• Confident

Experience and Qualifications:

• 8 - 10 years in Project Management at a Senior Level
• 4 - 6 years in FMCG (Preferably Business to Business)
• PMO Corporate Experience (Advantageous)
• Project Management Degree or Equivalent (NQF7)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Advantageous
• MS Projects - Advanced Course