Project Manager

Phaki Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee development finance projects in Pretoria. The ideal candidate must possess a relevant bachelor's degree or advanced diploma and a minimum of 5 years of project management experience. Key responsibilities include managing project plans, financial management, and engaging with stakeholders effectively. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while ensuring the efficient delivery of project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in project management.
• Experience at a management level for at least 2 years.
• Strong understanding of financial and technical management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans, deliverables, and overall project risk.
• Ensure project goals and objectives are met within guidelines.
• Contribute to effective financial management of projects.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelors degree / Advanced Diploma / BTech (NQF 7)

Postgraduate qualification in relevant fields

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree / Advanced Diploma / BTech (NQF 7) in Development Finance; Economics; Business Management; Project Management; Project Finance, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification in Development Finance, Economics, Business Management, Project Management and Project Finance would be advantageous. Minimum 5 years experience in a project management or programme management position. At least 2 years of experience at a management level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management : Manage project plans, deliverables, financials, dependencies and outcomes of assigned projects to ensure that the project goals and objectives are achieved within the project timeframe and guidelines by the relevant stakeholders and management committees. Manage overall project risk through identified mitigation processes proactively with project stakeholders to avoid project delivery, problems and delays. Manage the successful implementation of projects for the full cycle of each project, including : Project induction sessions; quality maintenance of project records and documentation; guidance and direction in terms of project objectives and operations; analysis and reporting on project products (e.g. business plans and project plans); support data population and manage information; monitoring and evaluation of projects; project cash flows and expenditure reporting; and conduct commercial analysis, financial modelling and analysis, risk analysis and institutional analysis.

Strategic Management and Planning

Manage projects and portfolio activities in line with strategies and policies. Design and implement any strategic management and planning aspects as directed.

Financial Management

Contribute to the efficient financial and technical management of Jobs Fund projects. Ensure project deliverables stay on time, on-target and in-budget. Coordinate with other members of the JF PMU to review financial information and forecasts. Spare and analyse actual results with plans and forecasts to identify financial status and monitor variances. Analyse current and past financial data and performance, identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement. Assist with the compilation of data, financial reports and interpretation of legislated financial reporting requirements and regulations.

Stakeholder engagement

Establish and maintain an effective relationship with the National Treasury and other government departments, the private investor community, official development agencies and other stakeholders. Identify and liaise with relevant project stakeholders.