Senior Project Manager — Hybrid | Strategic Initiatives

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development & certs

Hybrid work model

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Career advancement

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives in Upington, Northern Cape. You will steer cross-functional teams from concept to completion, balancing scope, timelines and budgets while driving continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in project management, strong leadership, and proficiency with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, plus experience managing large-scale programs in the Northern Cape region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of proven experience in project management, with focus on strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, large-scale projects; experience in the Northern Cape region preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams with clear communication.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Oversee the execution of projects, ensuring quality standards and objectives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular progress reports.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and decision-making processes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specifications.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Agile

Waterfall

Leadership

Budgeting

MS Project

Asana

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Admin / Engineering)

Master's degree or PMP

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives in Upington, Northern Cape. You will steer cross-functional teams from concept to completion, balancing scope, timelines and budgets while driving continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in project management, strong leadership, and proficiency with Agile and Waterfall methodologies, plus experience managing large-scale programs in the Northern Cape region.