Senior IT Infrastructure & Network Projects Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee IT infrastructure and network projects in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This hybrid role blends on-site leadership with remote flexibility, requiring strong technical depth and proven PM experience to deliver upgrades, data center initiatives, and network deployments on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with internal IT teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders, develop detailed plans, manage risks, monitor budgets, ensure IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of IT project management experience, infrastructure focus.
• Strong networking, cloud, and cybersecurity knowledge; PMP/ITIL desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle IT infrastructure and network projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and risk strategies.
• Coordinate with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to meet timelines.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures, manage risks and issues.
• Mentor teams and conduct post-project reviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee IT infrastructure and network projects in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. This hybrid role blends on-site leadership with remote flexibility, requiring strong technical depth and proven PM experience to deliver upgrades, data center initiatives, and network deployments on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with internal IT teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders, develop detailed plans, manage risks, monitor budgets, ensure IT