Project Manager

DLK Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Careers at DLK Group in Cape Town seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex IT projects within a large public sector environment, focusing on digital transformation and bespoke web-based applications. The contract runs until 31 March 2027 with potential extension.

You will manage project plans, budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement, coordinate teams and vendors, and report progress to executives. Hybrid work: 2 days in office, 3 days remote.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing IT projects in a large environment.
• Experience delivering digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT projects from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate teams, vendors and stakeholders.
• Manage project plans, budgets, timelines and risks.
• Monitor progress and provide stakeholder reporting.
• Support delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions.

Skills

Project management

Agile & Scrum

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft solutions

Oracle solutions

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 06/11/2026

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex IT projects within a large public sector environment. This role focuses on digital transformation initiatives and bespoke web-based application projects. The contract runs until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will manage project planning, resources, budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage IT projects from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and risks.
• Monitor progress and provide stakeholder reporting.
• Support the delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Manager.
• A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related project management certification.
• Experience developing and managing detailed project plans.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience measuring project performance using project management tools and techniques.Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and oversee teams of professionals.
• Strong presentation skills at executive and board level.
• Experience delivering large-scale Microsoft and Oracle solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading complex IT initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Opportunity to work on impactful public sector digital transformation projects.
  
• Hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely from home.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to the modernisation and improvement of essential public services.