Senior Project Manager — Operations Excellence (Hybrid)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive operations improvement initiatives in Kimberley. You will identify inefficiencies, develop strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to implement process improvements that boost efficiency and reduce costs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proven change leadership, and the ability to manage complex projects across departments. A hybrid work model and competitive compensation are offered to support regional success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management with focus on operations improvement.
• Proven track record in leading change initiatives and driving efficiency.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation and actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and implementation of operational improvements.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines and budgets.
• Analyze processes to identify optimization opportunities.
• Manage cross-functional project teams and ensure execution.
• Monitor progress, measure impact and ensure adoption of new processes.
• Communicate status and results to stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Project management

Operations improvement

Lean / Six Sigma

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Operations Management

Industrial Engineering

Business

Tools

PM software

Process mapping tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive operations improvement initiatives in Kimberley. You will identify inefficiencies, develop strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to implement process improvements that boost efficiency and reduce costs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proven change leadership, and the ability to manage complex projects across departments. A hybrid work model and competitive compensation are offered to support regional success.