Project Manager

Talent On Tap; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic project management company in South Africa is seeking an Operations-minded Project Manager focused on driving sales and marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience, a strong understanding of marketing principles, and excellent communication skills. This role involves overseeing projects from planning to execution, aligning cross-departmental efforts, and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys both strategic planning and operational execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management or a similar role.
• Exposure to sales and marketing environments.
• Proven track record of managing multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage sales and marketing projects end-to-end.
• Translate strategic objectives into project plans.
• Drive sales and marketing initiatives and track performance.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Operational management

Communication skills

Data-driven analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Marketing, or Project Management

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a results-driven, highly organised Operations-minded Project Manager with strong exposure to Sales and Marketing.

This person is not a traditional Marketing or Sales Manager, but rather a strategic executor – someone who can plan, coordinate, and deliver cross‑functional projects, drive commercial outcomes, and ensure initiatives are implemented efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage sales and marketing projects end‑to‑end, from planning and budgeting to execution and post‑implementation review.
• Translate strategic objectives into detailed project plans with measurable deliverables and clear accountability.
• Coordinate cross‑departmental collaboration, ensuring operations, sales, and marketing efforts are aligned and mutually reinforcing.
• Drive sales and marketing initiatives (campaigns, activations, community engagement, events, digital campaigns, etc.) and track performance metrics.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring initiatives are delivered within approved cost frameworks and with measurable ROI.
• Monitor progress against timelines and objectives, proactively identifying risks and bottlenecks.
• Mobilise and motivate team members across departments to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Support leadership with strategic planning, performance reporting, and operational insights.
• Build simple, effective systems for tracking projects, budgets, and outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement in how projects are scoped, executed, and reviewed.

Key Competencies

• Strong project and operational management skills – structured, disciplined, and execution‑oriented.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong commercial understanding and business acumen – can link operational activity to revenue and growth outcomes.
• Solid understanding of marketing and sales principles, including campaign execution, funnel management, and customer engagement.
• High people leadership capability – able to coordinate, influence, and drive accountability across teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills – comfortable working in a fast‑paced, agile environment where priorities shift and delivery is key.
• Data‑driven and analytical – able to evaluate project success through measurable outcomes.

Experience & Background

• 5+ years of experience in project management, operations, or a similar execution‑driven role.
• Demonstrated exposure to sales and marketing environments and successful project execution (campaigns, brand initiatives, lead generation, community activations, or digital marketing projects).
• Proven track record of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and delivering within deadlines and budget.
• Strong experience working cross‑functionally with leadership, sales, marketing, and operations teams.
• Tertiary qualification in Business Management, Marketing, or Project Management preferred (or equivalent practical experience).

Ideal Profile

A dynamic, commercially minded operator who thrives on getting things done – someone who understands both the creative and analytical sides of business. They enjoy planning, coordinating, and ensuring that people, processes, and projects move efficiently from idea to impact.