Project Manager

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for experienced Project Managers for opportunities in the Property Development industry in East London, South Africa. Candidates should have more than 5 years of experience managing systems integration projects and possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The role requires strong communication skills, experience in Agile methodologies, and the ability to oversee project budgets and timelines. Join a dynamic team to lead impactful software deployment initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing systems implementation or software integration projects.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time within scope.
• Familiarity with project delivery frameworks like Waterfall and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of systems implementation and software deployment.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Report progress to stakeholders and address risks proactively.

Skills

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with Agile methodologies

Project budget management

Collaboration with Learning & Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

PMP certification preferred

Tools

SmartSheets

Job description

Overview

Project Manager

Our client in the Property Development Industry is seeking two Project Managers to join their team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of systems implementation, software deployment, and integration projects across the organisation, ensuring alignment to programme objectives and strategic outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional specifications and structured delivery plans, leveraging project management tools for scheduling, dependency tracking, and portfolio visibility.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver milestones on schedule, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Provide clear, consistent progress reporting to stakeholders, proactively addressing risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including R&D, IT, finance, and operations to ensure technical solutions are fully integrated into existing environments.
• Oversee proof-of-concept builds, pilot phases, and staged rollouts, ensuring lessons learned feed into full implementation.
• Facilitate training sessions with L&D for clients and endusers, ensuring adoption readiness and smooth transition to new systems.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and refine project processes, introducing improvements that increase delivery efficiency, reduce integration risk, and enhance stakeholder confidence.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• PMP certification preferred; Agile or hybrid delivery credentials are a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing systems implementation, R&D, or enterprise software integration projects.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope across cross-functional teams.
• Experience aligning project outcomes with business requirements and transformation objectives.
• Proficient in delivery frameworks including Waterfall, SDLC, Agile, and hybrid models.
• Skilled in SmartSheets for project scheduling, reporting, and milestone tracking.
• Familiarity with RAID logs, governance checklists, and artefact traceability across concurrent projects.

SKILLS

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage expectations across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience supporting change enablement through collaboration with Learning & Development teams for training and adoption.
• Confident presenting project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a bias toward proactive issue resolution.
• Experience managing project budgets, resource planning, and vendor coordination.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.