Project Manager

Wms Secure; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic project management firm is seeking a motivated Project Manager to take on a 12-month contract role in Illovo - Sandton. The ideal candidate will lead the integration of the Project Crane, requiring a degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying and a proven background in managing complex projects. Experience in regulatory environments is highly valued, alongside essential project management skills.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• 3-5 years' experience managing complex projects.
• Professional Registration with ECSA or related body is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate the Project Crane within a PMO.
• Ensure execution across technical, finance, legal, security, and operations work streams.

Skills

Project management

Complex systems integration

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Project Manager for the contract of 12 months, the role will be to strategically lead and integrate the multi-faceted 'Project Crane,' establishing a PMO to navigate significant technical, regulatory, and stakeholder complexity. The primary purpose is to drive coherence and execution across all work streams—Technical, Finance, Legal, Security, and Operations.

Position

Project Manager

Location

Illovo - Sandton

Work Setup

Contract

What you will need

• Matric (Grade 12), undergraduate qualifications in either area of the Built Environment including Civil and / or Structural Engineering; Quantity Surveying and Construction Project Management.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) managing projects involving complex systems integration, preferably within the rail, logistics, or heavy machinery sectors.
• Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) or The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable experience navigating highly ambiguous environments and defining project scope and structure from the ground up.
• Experience working within or interfacing with heavy regulatory or legislative frameworks is highly advantageous.