Project Manager - Cape Town (Ref : 2550)

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical services company in Cape Town is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee project delivery and maintain timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in the AV/VC field, project management qualifications, and strong leadership skills. Key responsibilities include resource coordination, stakeholder management, and risk management. This role requires effective communication and organisational skills within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in the AV/VC field.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience in a technical field, project management and the building industry.
• Knowledge of PMBok.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external resources towards project execution.
• Ensure all projects are delivered within scope and with required documents.
• Develop project scopes and objectives with relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Organisational skills

Education

Project management qualifications

Job description

Technical Manager - Cape Town (REF: 2560)

We are seeking an experienced project manager to join our expanding company.

AVT and its offered services are technical in nature, thus applicants must 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. Maintain project managers plan and designated project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed the entire way.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal and external resources, as well as vendors and stock, towards the execution of projects to meet customer and internal timeline and budget requirements.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered within scope and with the required documents and sign off procedures.
• Developing project scopes, objectives and functional specifications, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all relevant stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks such as GP, SHE and timeline. Report and escalate to management as and when needed.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with third parties/vendors and customers.
• Provide weekly reports to management on project progress, highlighting risks and mitigation factors to timelines and GP targets.
• Design, continuously improve, and implement strategy for Health and Safety in terms of applicable law as well as good practice.

Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership and effective communication.
• Negotiation skills and risk management.
• Organisation and planning skills.
• 2/4 years experience in the AV/VC field.
• 2/4 years’ relevant experience in a technical field, project management and the building industry.
• Knowledge of PMBok and project management qualifications.
• Previous IT experience.
• Ability to supervise and manage tasks and personnel to meet project timeline and budget.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of AV system functionality and installation process and techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical, personnel or other project related issues.
• Ability to read and comprehend project technical documents including, but not limited to; engineering and architectural drawings, schedules, test reports, or commissioning documents.

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

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