Project Manager

Avatar Advisory - Avatar Human Capital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent advisory firm based in South Africa is looking for a Project Manager to lead the Project Crane initiative. This role involves establishing a PMO and driving execution across various work streams. The ideal candidate has substantial project management experience, particularly in complex systems within the rail or heavy machinery sectors. Professional registration is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years managing projects in rail, logistics, or heavy machinery.
• Experience with complex systems integration is crucial.
• Professional registration with relevant councils is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate the Project Crane PMO.
• Drive coherence across all work streams: Technical, Finance, Legal, Security, and Operations.

Skills

Project management

Complex systems integration

Regulatory experience

Education

Undergraduate qualification in Built Environment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Project Manager for the contract of 12 months. The role will 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) and 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.
• Regulatory experience or interface with heavy regulatory or legislative frameworks is highly advantageous.