Senior Project Manager

Oxyon People Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager who will oversee project teams, ensure timely completion of projects, and liaise with management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project management and possess a Project Management Professional Certification. Leadership and strong communication skills are essential. Knowledge of solar projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management.
• Strong ability to lead and communicate with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of solar projects is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Issue weekly progress reports to management.
• Train and oversee Project Managers.
• Compile project performance review reports.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Communication with stakeholders

Solar knowledge

Education

Project Management Professional Certification

Job description

Role Requirements

This position requires a strong background in :

• Project Management Professional Certification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• Team Leadership
• Ability to communicate well with all stakeholders
• Solar knowledge an advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Update Managing Director and Finance Manager on Project Issues by issuing a weekly progress report
• Overseeing and training Project Managers in their daily tasks
• Overseeing and ensuring that project post-mortem analysis is presented to the Managing Director and Finance Manager
• Compile non-conforming reports received from Project Managers for performance review at the end of the year and share with the Managing Director and Finance Manager
• Compiling reports on overall project budget and timing (keep track of all projects post-mortems and compile into one document to allow annual performance analysis
• By liaising with the Head of Business Development and Finance Manager, optimize and reduce stand down as much as possible
• Ensuring that all teams have the required tools, vehicles, and PPE to conduct their work efficiently and safely
• Issuing disciplinary warnings when required as well as assisting HR with disciplinary hearings
• Allocate all projects to construction teams and sub-contractors and keep the Action Map updated at all times
• Keep up to date with labour laws
• Ensuring quality control are adhered to on all sites.
• Ensuring project managers are able to fulfil all duties
• Complete any additional ad hoc tasks requested by Senior Management
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget