Project Manager

JVR Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex planning and delivery across multiple national rollouts. You will define scope, timelines, and deliverables, and oversee execution from start to finish, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery that meets quality standards.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communications skills within a fast-paced ICT environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, or other project management methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Manage multiple large-scale projects and national rollouts simultaneously.
• Oversee project execution from initiation through to completion and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Allocate and manage project resources effectively.
• Develop, track, and manage project budgets.
• Monitor project costs and ensure adherence to financial objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and reporting; ensure proper project closure and handover.

Skills

Agile

Waterfall

PRINCE2

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Planning & time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Project Management, IT, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Project

Monday.com

ClickUp

Visio

Job description

Project Planning & Delivery

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Manage multiple large-scale projects and national rollouts simultaneously.
• Oversee project execution from initiation through to completion and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.

Resource & Budget Management

• Allocate and manage project resources effectively.
• Develop, track, and manage project budgets.
• Monitor project costs and ensure adherence to financial objectives.

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project performance and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure all deliverables meet required quality and customer standards.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Manage expectations and address concerns throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Governance & Reporting

• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and reporting.
• Ensure proper project closure, including handover, lessons learned, and final documentation.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Project Management, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification is advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ project management experience.
• Proven track record managing multiple large-scale projects concurrently.
• Experience delivering telecommunications, IT infrastructure, security, PABX, or connectivity projects.
• Experience managing national rollout projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Monday.com, ClickUp, Visio, or similar platforms.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, or other project management methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience within the Telecommunications, ICT, Office Automation, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Exposure to security, networking, connectivity, and voice solutions.
• Experience working with large enterprise or multi-site deployment projects.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a highly organised, customer-focused professional who can confidently manage multiple projects, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive successful project delivery. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-driven, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.