Project Manager

Va Central Ltd; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee web and design projects remotely. The role involves managing communication between clients and design teams while ensuring project quality and timelines are met. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience in a digital marketing or creative agency. Competitive benefits include 25 days holiday, a birthday day off, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Commission on deals won

Mental health support system

Career development potential

Qualifications

• 3-5 years proven experience as a Project Manager (or similar role) within a digital marketing or creative agency.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong understanding of web development and design processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of web and design projects.
• Lead client onboarding and gather requirements.
• Coordinate designers, developers, and other team members.
• Review project drafts and ensure quality standards are met.
• Manage client feedback and oversee revisions.
• Maintain clear communication throughout each project phase.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Web development knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Project management tools

Tools

Basecamp

Asana

Trello

Job description

Project Manager - Web & Design (Creative Agency, Remote)Location : Fully Remote (South Africa-based candidates encouraged to apply)Hours : 9am – 6pm UK (40 hours per week)Leave & Benefits : 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays, birthday off, full mental health support system, commission on deals won

About the RoleVA Central is recruiting on behalf of one of our long-standing UK clients for an Operations Manager to join their growing creative agency.

We're looking for a proactive and highly organized Project Manager to oversee all web build and design projects.

This role involves managing communication between clients and our internal design and development teams, ensuring smooth project delivery from onboarding through to completion.The ideal candidate will have agency experience, a solid understanding of web and design processes, and excellent client communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of web and design projects.
• Lead client onboarding, gather requirements, and brief internal teams.
• Coordinate designers, developers, and other team members to meet project timelines.
• Review project drafts and ensure they meet client expectations before submission.
• Manage client feedback and oversee revisions through to final delivery.
• Maintain clear communication with throughout each project phase.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• 3-5 years proven experience as an Project Manager (or similar role) within a digital marketing or creative agency.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong understanding of web development and design processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Basecamp, Asana, Trello, or similar).
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Why Join?

• Fully remote role working in UK hours (9am–6pm).
• 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays.
• Birthday day offmission opportunities on deals won.
• Opportunity to join a creative, collaborative, and growing team with excellent career development potential.

Hardware Requirements

• Own computer or laptop.
• ADSL / FIBRE internet line with a minimum of 50 Mbps.
• Headphones and Smartphone compatible for use with our VOIP phone system.
• Anti-virus installed.
• UPS / Back-up battery for load shedding.

Job Type : Full-timePay : R

R ,00 - R ,00 per monthWork Location : Remote