Project Manager - Urgently needed

Descend HR & Wellness Solutions; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

Descend HR & Wellness Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Midrand, South Africa, with a proven track record in the insurance or financial services sector. The role involves delivering complex projects, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of project management experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and preferred certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2. The salary ranges from R50,000.00 to R70,000.00 per month.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven project management experience in insurance or financial services.
• Success in delivering complex, enterprise-level initiatives.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of high-impact projects in insurance.
• Engage with CEO and leadership to define project scope and outcomes.
• Manage cross-functional teams and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven reporting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or related field

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Job description

We are looking for a proven, delivery-focused Senior Project Manager with a strong track record in the insurance or financial services sector. This role is for someone who takes ownership, thrives under pressure, and consistently delivers complex projects in regulated environments.

Roles:

• End to end delivery of high impact, business critical projects within an insurance environment
• Direct engagement with the CEO and executive leadership to define priorities, scope, and outcomes
• Full accountability for project governance, risk, budget, timelines, and delivery quality
• Management of cross functional teams across Operations, IT, Finance, Compliance, Underwriting, and Claims
• Identification and resolution of risks, issues, and delivery blockers — before they become problems
• Executive level reporting with clear, data driven insights and recommendations
• Ensuring all initiatives meet regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements
• Driving continuous improvement in project execution, discipline, and standards

Requirements:

• 7+ years of proven project management experience, ideally within Insurance or Financial Services
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, enterprise level initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or related field (BCom preferred)
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification strongly preferred

Salary: R50 000.00 - R70 000.00 pm