Project Manager

Paracon; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm in Cape Town seeks a skilled Project Manager to oversee projects from inception to completion. The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management or related fields and have 10 years of experience within projects, with at least five years in a management role. The ideal applicant will exhibit strong financial management capabilities and adeptness in risk and stakeholder management. This role encompasses managing project phases, ensuring quality performance, and maintaining relevant compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 10 years in project/infrastructure related environment with at least five years directly in project management.
• 5 years experience within Operations, covering infrastructure disciplines like Networking and Technical Support.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project processes through all phases.
• Handle financial aspects of projects and manage related risks.
• Oversee project-related information and stakeholder management.
• Ensure performance and quality management.

Skills

Project Management Skills

Knowledge of Project Management principles

Knowledge and exposure to Contract Management

Financial management skills

Analytic and critical thinking skills

Knowledge and experience of strategic management

Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project

Education

NQF level 6, Bachelor's Degree in Project Management / Engineering / Architectural or a BSc Building Management / Construction Studies

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

To execute the approved scope by managing the end-to-end process through all project phases.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Project Management
• To manage financial aspects of projects
• To manage project related risks
• To manage project related information
• Stakeholder Management
• Performance and Quality Management

Required Education

• NQF level 6, Bachelor's Degree in Project Management / Engineering / Architectural or a BSc Building Management / Construction Studies

Required Experience

• 10-years' in project/infrastructure related environment of which at least five years is direct project management related

Desired Experience

• 5-years' experience within Operations, including all the infrastructure disciplines; Networking, Technical Support (all platforms including Database).

Required Job Skills and Knowledge

• Project Management Skills
• Knowledge of Project Management principles
• Knowledge and exposure to Contract Management
• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and statuary requirements.
• Financial management skills
• Analytic and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge and experience of strategic management
• Microsoft Office suit, including Microsoft Project