Remote IT Infrastructure Overhaul Lead

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Training & certification

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a major infrastructure overhaul. You will drive planning, vendor selection, and delivery across networks, servers, and cloud components.

The role demands strong stakeholder management, a PMP or ITIL background, and the ability to work remotely with distributed teams while ensuring security and regulatory compliance. You will mentor staff, manage risks, and report progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of IT project management experience with infrastructure focus.
• PMP or ITIL certifications are a plus.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of IT infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, resources, budget and risks.
• Coordinate with internal IT teams, vendors and stakeholders.
• Oversee hardware, software and network infrastructure deployments.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a major infrastructure overhaul. You will drive planning, vendor selection, and delivery across networks, servers, and cloud components.

The role demands strong stakeholder management, a PMP or ITIL background, and the ability to work remotely with distributed teams while ensuring security and regulatory compliance. You will mentor staff, manage risks, and report progress to leadership.