Project Operations Manager

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a highly organized Project Operations Manager to support delivery teams. You will streamline processes, coordinate resources and budgets, and ensure projects meet deadlines and quality standards.

The role focuses on operational risk mitigation, cross‑functional collaboration, procurement oversight, and implementing robust procedures. Hybrid work enables flexibility while maintaining hands‑on project leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management or project management support roles.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and operational best practices.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and operational tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in planning and executing project operations.
• Coordinate resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure project success.
• Implement and monitor operational procedures and quality controls throughout project lifecycles.
• Identify and manage operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders.
• Oversee the procurement and management of project-related supplies and services.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and proactive Project Operations Manager to support their project delivery teams in Benoni . This role focuses on the operational aspects of project execution, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to streamline processes, manage resources, and mitigate operational risks. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual with strong operational and project coordination skills to contribute to the successful delivery of critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project managers in planning and executing project operations.
• Coordinate resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure project success.
• Implement and monitor operational procedures and quality controls throughout project lifecycles.
• Identify and manage operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders.
• Oversee the procurement and management of project-related supplies and services.

Requirements

• Proven experience in operations management or project management support roles.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and operational best practices.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and operational tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and project management certifications.
• A dynamic work environment with exposure to diverse projects.
• Hybrid work model allowing for flexibility.
• Be part of a team dedicated to successful project delivery.