Project Manager

Avatar Advisory - Avatar Human Capital; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Sandton seeks a motivated Project Manager for a 12-month contract. This role involves leading the complex 'Project Crane' initiative, establishing a PMO, and managing various sectors including Technical, Finance, and Operations. Candidates should have a degree in the Built Environment and proven project management experience, with a preference for those familiar with regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in complex systems integration.
• Experience in rail, logistics, or heavy machinery sectors preferred.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous environments and define project scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate the 'Project Crane' PMO.
• Drive coherence across Technical, Finance, Legal, Security, and Operations teams.

Skills

Project management

Systems integration

Ambiguity navigation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Undergraduate in Built Environment

Professional Registration with ECSA/SACQSP/SACPCMP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Project Manager for the contract of 12 months. The role will strategically lead and integrate the multi-faceted "Project Crane," establishing a PMO to navigate significant technical, regulatory, and stakeholder complexity. The primary purpose is to drive coherence and execution across all work streams—Technical, Finance, Legal, Security, and Operations.

Position

Position: Project Manager

Location

Location: Illovo - Sandton

Work Setup

Work Setup: Contract

What you will need

• Matric (Grade 12), undergraduate qualifications in either area of the Built Environment including Civil and/or Structural Engineering; Quantity Surveying and Construction Project Management.
• Proven experience (3-5 years) managing projects involving complex systems integration, preferably within the rail, logistics, or heavy machinery sectors.
• Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) or The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable experience navigating highly ambiguous environments and defining project scope and structure from the ground up.
• Regulatory experience or interface with heavy regulatory or legislative frameworks is highly advantageous.