Project Manager

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee commercial fit-out projects in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include managing site operations, budgets, procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in interior construction and strong communication skills. This role is an opportunity to lead diverse projects from start to finish, focusing on efficiency and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in commercial fit-out or interior construction.
• Experience managing projects from concept to completion.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site operations and manage contractors.
• Control project budgets and procurement workflows.
• Ensure safety and compliance on site.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Cost control

Site compliance knowledge

Education

Degree or diploma in Construction, Interior Design, Project Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role :

• Must have a degree or diploma in Construction, Interior Design, Project Management, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years experience in commercial fit-out, interior construction, or office buildouts
• Proven ability to deliver interior projects from concept to completion
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and procurement capabilities
• Skilled in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)
• Excellent communicator and stakeholder influencer
• Familiarity with South African building, safety, and site compliance standards

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

• Taking ownership of day-to-day site operations by coordinating contractors, monitoring workmanship quality, ensuring adherence to design intentions, and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Building, tracking, and controlling project budgets.
• Handling procurement workflows, approving invoices and variations, and providing monthly financial performance updates to clients and internal teams.
• Developing detailed schedules (Gantt charts), driving adherence to milestones, and conducting daily site progress reviews to resolve issues swiftly and keep projects on track.
• Acting as the primary communication bridge, providing clear status reports to clients, design leads, and internal stakeholders.
• Anticipating challenges and proposing practical solutions.
• Working closely with procurement to tender, source, and manage the delivery of furniture, finishes, and materials.
• Overseeing warehousing, quality checks, and site handover logistics.
• Ensuring all site activities are meeting building and safety regulations.
• Maintaining snag lists, overseeing defect resolution, and managing documentation (permits, site diaries).
• Compiling as-built drawings, resolving punch lists, and preparing handover documentation.
• Coordinating client sign-off and conducting post-occupancy reviews to capture feedback and improvement opportunities.
• Leading project debriefs, documenting lessons learned, and refining delivery processes and templates.
• Pushing for efficiency enhancements and improvements in client satisfaction.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.