Senior IT Project Manager

South African College of Applied Psychology; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African College of Applied Psychology is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for their Head Office in Wes-Kaap. This permanent, full-time role involves leading Technology Services projects, ensuring successful project delivery aligned with organizational goals. Ideal candidates should possess significant project management experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' relevant IT Project Management experience.
• Experience managing projects with budgets of at least R2m.
• Proven track record managing both hardware/infrastructure and systems-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring & controlling of Technology Services projects.
• Manage ICT projects to enable and support the College’s strategic objectives.

Skills

Project Management skills

Planning

Organising

Analytical Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Business Studies

Post-graduate diploma or formal certification in project management

Job description

SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology) is the leading independent provider of accredited Psychology, Counselling, Human Resource Management, Business Management and Social Work qualifications, with all courses grounded in psychology. We have campuses in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Online.

SACAP is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager based at our Head Office. This is a permanent position.

The main purpose of the Project Manager position is to assume responsibility for the initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring & controlling and closure of Technology Services projects at the South African College of Applied Psychology to enable and support the Colleges’ strategic objectives.


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s level degree, preferably in Information Systems or Business Studies, or equivalent NQF-7 qualification, or similar NQF-6 qualification with at least 6 years’ relevant IT Project Management experience in an Enterprise IT environment.
• A post-graduate diploma or formal certification in project management (at practitioner level) is highly desirable.
• At least 6 years of relevant IT project management experience in an Enterprise (large/complex) IT environment;
• At least 6 years’ experience of successfully managing the initiation, planning, design, execution, control and closure of ICT projects with budgets of at least R2m.
• A proven track record of managing both hardware/infrastructure and systems-related projects
• At least 6 years’ experience in managing teams of at least 5 people.
  

SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Project Management skills and use of best-practice, project management methodologies;
• Strong Planning, Organising, Co-ordinating and Work Management skills;
• Strong Analytical and Numeracy Skills
• Strong Elicitation, Facilitation and Communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively within project governance structures;
• Ability to establish focus, foster strong working relationships and build consensus with diverse stakeholder groups;
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in dynamic, fluid environments to deliver results amidst ambiguity / states of transition.

Operating Hours:

This position is apermanent with full-time hours operating from Mondays to Fridays as per the below hours*:
Mondays to Thursdays: 08:00am to 17:00pm
Fridays: 08:00am to 16:00pm

Please upload a copy of your Identity Document and Curriculum Vitae along with your application.

Applications closes on 03 July 2025