Project Manager

Zutari; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm based in South Africa, specifically in Wes-Kaap, is seeking a Project Manager to lead built environment projects through all lifecycle stages. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, current PrCPM registration with SACPCMP, and a minimum of 5 years of project management experience. Strong leadership skills, stakeholder management capabilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Project are essential. The role emphasizes delivery within scope, time, and budget while maintaining quality standards, supporting a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required, Master's is advantageous.
• Current PrCPM registration with SACPCMP is necessary.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee project execution through all lifecycle phases.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, reports, and documentation.
• Monitor project financials, prepare forecasts, and manage invoicing.

Skills

Project management principles

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline

Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Job description

The Project Manager will lead and manage built environment projects across all lifecycle stages, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget while maintaining quality standards. This role requires a technically proficient, registered professional with strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Role responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage and oversee the execution of built environment projects through all lifecycle phases.
• Technical Competence: Apply advanced project management principles across all knowledge areas.
• Planning & Documentation: Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, reports, records, and documentation.
• Monitoring & Control: Track progress against cost, schedule, and scope baselines; implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Financial Management: Monitor project financials, prepare forecasts, process payment certificates, and manage invoicing.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, report, and proactively address risks and issues to minimize project impact.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with clients, user groups, professional teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with internal quality control and management procedures.

Role requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management is advantageous.

Professional Registration:

• Current PrCPM registration with SACPCMP.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience in project management within the built environment.
• Additional registrations (e.g., PrTech) will be considered an advantage.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Proven track record managing built environment projects.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary professional teams.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and related processes.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; MS Project experience highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organisational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups in South Africa.