PROJECT MANAGER - M/F

AGILOYA AFRIQUE; KwaBhaca (Mount Frere); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AGILOYA AFRIQUE is seeking a Project Manager (M/F) to lead end-to-end project lifecycles, from planning to post-event review, in Johannesburg. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage timelines and budgets, and liaise with international partners, authorities, and suppliers.

The role requires 5+ years in project or event management, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work on-site under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management or event management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage complex logistics and multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in large-scale events, sports, construction, or operations (preferred).
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines and fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in English (French is a plus).
• Ability to work on-site in Johannesburg as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle: planning, execution, operations, and post-event review
• Manage timelines, budgets, contractors, and procurement processes
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure smooth communication
• Liaise with international partners, local authorities, and suppliers
• Oversee logistics, safety, compliance, and operational workflows
• Produce progress reports, schedules, and documentation for management
• Ensure the event meets all required standards and deadlines
• Support recruitment and management of local operational teams
• Oversee on-site operations during the event

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Logistics

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

On-site work

Event management

French helpful

Job description

• Project Manager (M/F) will report directly to the Founder / Managing Partner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT MANAGER - M/F

• Lead the full project lifecycle: planning, execution, operations, and post-event review
• Manage timelines, budgets, contractors, and procurement processes
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure smooth communication
• Liaise with international partners, local authorities, and suppliers
• Oversee logistics, safety, compliance, and operational workflows
• Produce progress reports, schedules, and documentation for management
• Ensure the event meets all required standards and deadlines
• Support recruitment and management of local operational teams
• Oversee on-site operations during the event

LOCATION

• Johannesburg, South Africa

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of project management or event management experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage complex logistics and multiple stakeholders
• Experience in large-scale events, sports, construction, or operations (preferred)
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines and fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in English (French is a plus)
• Ability to work on-site in Johannesburg as required