Senior IT Infrastructure Project Leader – Polokwane

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Health insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead IT infrastructure initiatives in Polokwane. You will oversee network upgrades, server deployments, cloud migrations, and data center consolidations, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to deliver robust solutions.

Applicants should have 8+ years in PM with IT infrastructure experience, PMP or ITIL certification, and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years in project management with a focus on IT infrastructure.
• Proven experience with network infrastructure, server deployments, cloud migration, and data center operations.
• PM software proficiency and ITSM frameworks.
• Degree in Computer Science/IT and PMP or ITIL certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure projects.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate with internal IT teams, vendors, and service providers.
• Identify and mitigate IT infrastructure risks.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies and security standards.
• Report status to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Vendor management

Project management

IT infrastructure knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

PMP or ITIL certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead IT infrastructure initiatives in Polokwane. You will oversee network upgrades, server deployments, cloud migrations, and data center consolidations, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to deliver robust solutions.

Applicants should have 8+ years in PM with IT infrastructure experience, PMP or ITIL certification, and a relevant degree.