Public Sector Digital Transformation PM (Hybrid)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead critical digitalization initiatives in the Mahikeng, North West region. You will oversee projects end-to-end, balancing scope, timelines, budgets, and resources within a hybrid work setup that blends in-office oversight with remote collaboration.

The role requires strong public sector experience, stakeholder management, and excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Experience in IT or digitalization projects and public administration processes.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security protocols in government contexts.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, execution, and delivery of public sector digitalization projects.
• Define scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with government strategy and citizen needs.
• Develop budgets, resource allocation, risk management, and communication plans.
• Coordinate with government departments, external vendors, and IT teams.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, data security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor progress, address deviations, and manage project finances.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide clear project status updates.
• Oversee digital solutions implementation to improve service delivery and citizen access.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

MS Project

Asana

Hybrid work facilitation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead critical digitalization initiatives in the Mahikeng, North West region. You will oversee projects end-to-end, balancing scope, timelines, budgets, and resources within a hybrid work setup that blends in-office oversight with remote collaboration.

The role requires strong public sector experience, stakeholder management, and excellent communication and leadership skills.