Project Manager

Vodacom; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a Project Manager to coordinate technology implementations and client engagements. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and significant experience in project management within the ISP sector. Offering competitive packages, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Incentive programs

Retirement funds

Medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Fibre connection discounts

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience required.
• Experience in ISP environment and IP-based platforms.
• Relevant degree/diploma or project management certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to technology platforms and customer solutions.
• Ensure project management methodologies deliver revenue enabling results.
• Engage professionally with stakeholders during the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

ITC Knowledge

Planning and Roll-out

Education

Relevant 3 year degree / diploma

Project management certification

Job description

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Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2024.

Role Purpose/Business Unit

To manage and co-ordinate Projects in accordance to the project management methodology.

Your responsibilities will include:

• To manage all Programmes/Projects related to the successful implementation of technology platforms, Operational/Business Support Systems, products/service development, customer solutions deployment
• Ensure that the Project Management approach is kept current (i.e. Project Management Methodology) and delivers relevant, revenue enabling results at all times
• Acquisition and Management of project resources
• Execution of Projects in accordance with Managed Services standards
• Communicate the projects and initiatives across all stakeholders
  
  
  

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Relevant 3 year degree / diploma with 5 years relevant experience (see above)
  
  
  

OR

• Grade 12 with relevant project management certification (longer than 6 months) with 8 years relevant experience (in ITC and rest as per above)
  
  
  

Core competencies, knowledge and experience :

• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience (Essential)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the ISP environment (Essential)
• Exposure to the network Environment (Essential)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the planning and roll-out of IP-based platforms, systems, or services (essential)
• Experience in the IP Environment
  
  
  

Key performance indicators:

Ensure that:

• Project Managers meet clients face to face for the duration of the rollout for all projects requiring engagement
• Engage professionally with regards to communication both electronically and physically
• Professional weekly customer/ internal update reports per project. Not more than 1 customer compliant in regards to the above
• Installation Revenue Target - Installation revenue target for the month is equal to Projects assigned 4 months earlier. All revenue regardless of assignment date counts to monthly revenue
• Project Documentation – Correct templates are utilised. Documentation is signed and stored in the approved locations
  
  
  

We make an impact by offering:

Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages

Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 20 June 2025.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.