Project Manager

Talent Sam; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is seeking a proactive Project Manager to ensure project execution and enhance client experiences in Cape Town. You'll manage tasks through Basecamp, communicate with clients, and oversee project workflows to ensure accountability and timely updates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management/operations preferred.
• Experience in a marketing agency preferred.
• Strong skills in communication, organization, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage project notifications and internal communication.
• Assist with project management processes and collaborate closely with teams.
• Monitor deadlines, timelines, and budgets for projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Basecamp

Monday.com

Job description

About the Role
We’re seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to join our team. This is a role where you’ll be responsible for driving project execution, supporting client experience, and keeping internal systems running smoothly.

Top 5 Responsibilities

• Manage project notifications and internal communication

• Provide support to enhance client experience

• Assist with project management processes

• Add and track project-related tasks in Basecamp

• Collaborate closely with Client Experience and Account Managers
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with clients via email, Slack, phone, and in-person meetings

• Work independently to solve problems, knowing when to escalate

• Manage projects through Basecamp with precision and accountability

• Participate in creative brainstorms and planning sessions

• Maintain detailed notes from meetings and on project status

• Build systems for project workflows and ensure consistent use

• Provide timely updates to team members and clients on project status

• Monitor and manage deadlines, timelines, and budgets

• Basecamp & Monday.com experience - preferred.

• Marketing agency experience - preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in project management/operations - preferred

  
  Hours 8:30am-5:00pm CST