Project Manager (Design + Procurement Lead) (Interior Design Firm - Cape Town)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializes in designing and building SMART spaces, seeking a Project Manager to oversee interior projects from start to finish. The role focuses on project lifecycle management, aligning design intent with budget, and ensuring compliance while effectively communicating with clients. Suitable candidates will have extensive experience in project management within the interior or construction sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in interior or construction project management.
• Member of SACPCMP or PMI (PMP designation beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Manage turnkey interior projects across all stages from brief to handover.
• Coordinate design, procurement, contractor management, and timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Project or Construction Management

Tools

Buildertrend

Excel

Job description

Project Manager (Design + Procurement Lead) (Junior to Senior)

About the Client:

We design and build SMART spaces, specializing in:

-Architecture & Interior Design
-End-to-End Construction & Fit-Out
-Building Compliance (Occupation Certificates)

We craft spaces that reflect a brands identity, culture, and workflow balancing stunning design with practical compliance, landlord regulations, and Cape Towns building standards. By analysing client interactions, movement, and business needs, they create optimized, beautiful environments tailored to each brand.

Purpose: To manage turnkey interior projects across all 7 stages from client brief to handover while coordinating design, procurement, contractor management, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Own full project lifecycle: charter, cost, compliance, execution
Work with Lead Designer to align design intent and budget
Oversee procurement timelines and contractor scopes
Coordinate site meetings, QA/QC, and reporting
Monitor cost engineering, risk logs, and progress updates
Requirements:

5+ years in interior or construction project management
Experience with Buildertrend, Excel, and budget tools
Strong client communication and reporting discipline
Qualifications and Professional Bodies:

Diploma/Degree in Project or Construction Management
Member of SACPCMP or PMI (PMP designation beneficial)
Salary (Monthly, ZAR):

Junior: R20,000 - R30,000

Mid-Level: R35,000 - R45,000

Senior: R50,000+

Desired Skills:

• Project Manager