Project Manager

QE Services IT Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,004,000 - 1,451,000; Part time

Job summary

QE Services IT Recruitment in Cape Town is seeking a Project Manager to join the team on a contract basis. The role focuses on developing and managing project plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables within IT/Finance.

You will coordinate resources, monitor progress, mitigate risks and report to stakeholders, ensuring scope adherence and timely delivery. A bachelor's degree and 3-6 years PM experience are expected, with PM certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Project Management or a related field.
• 3-6 years of proven experience in project management.
• Project Management certification would be advantageous.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting and execution.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Jira and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Establish project scope, objectives and critical paths.
• Coordinate resources, assign tasks and manage cross-functional teams.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Organise project meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage project scope changes and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain project schedules, reports and relevant documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered within the agreed scope and timelines.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Budgeting

Cross-functional teams

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Excel

Job description

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis.

IT / FINANCE

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Establish project scope, objectives and critical paths.
• Coordinate resources, assign tasks and manage cross-functional teams.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Organise project meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage project scope changes and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain project schedules, reports and relevant documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered within the agreed scope and timelines.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Project Management or a related field.
• 3-6 years of proven experience in project management.
• Project Management certification would be advantageous.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting and execution.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira and Excel.
• Experience identifying and managing project risks, issues and scope changes.

Competencies

• Strong project planning, organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and risk-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Proactive approach with strong accountability and ownership.

Desired Skills

• Project plan
• Project budget
• Managing Project Budgets
• Project Management
• PRINCE2
• Project Control