Project Manager - Cape Town (Ref : 2550)

Avt Za; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services company in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Technical Manager to oversee projects in the audio visual and unified communications sectors. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant project management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage resources effectively. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects within a dynamic company environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in the AV/VC field.
• 2-4 years relevant experience in project management and technical fields.
• Knowledge of PMBok.
• Previous IT experience.
• Ability to supervise tasks and personnel.
• Fundamental understanding of AV system functionality.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external resources for project execution.
• Ensure all projects are delivered within scope.
• Develop project scopes and objectives.
• Manage project changes.
• Measure project performance.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships.
• Perform risk management.
• Report and escalate issues to management.
• Establish relationships with vendors and customers.
• Provide weekly progress reports.
• Implement health and safety strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Organization

Planning

Education

Project management qualifications

Job description

Technical Manager - Cape Town (REF: )

We are seeking an experienced project manager to join our expanding company. AVT and its services are technical in nature, requiring applicants to have previous experience within unified communications and/or audio visual industries.

Job Purpose: The project manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate internal and external resources, vendors, and stock towards project execution to meet customer and internal timeline and budget requirements.
2. Ensure all projects are delivered within scope, with proper documentation and sign-off procedures.
3. Develop project scopes, objectives, and specifications, involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
4. Ensure resource availability and allocation.
5. Manage project changes using appropriate verification techniques.
6. Measure project performance with suitable systems, tools, and techniques.
7. Manage client and stakeholder relationships.
8. Perform risk management to minimize project risks related to GP, SHE, and timelines.
9. Report and escalate issues to management as needed.
10. Establish and maintain good relationships with vendors and customers.
11. Provide weekly progress reports, highlighting risks and mitigation strategies.
12. Design and implement health and safety strategies in compliance with applicable laws and best practices.

Core Competencies: Strong leadership, effective communication, negotiation, risk management, organization, and planning skills.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 2-4 years experience in the AV/VC field.
2. 2-4 years relevant experience in technical fields, project management, and the building industry.
3. Knowledge of PMBok and project management qualifications.
4. Previous IT experience.
5. Ability to supervise tasks and personnel to meet project timelines and budgets.
6. Fundamental understanding of AV system functionality, installation processes, and techniques.
7. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and personnel issues.
8. Ability to read and understand technical documents, such as drawings, schedules, and reports.

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.