Tech Project Leader — Hybrid Work & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Training & certification

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng invites a highly competent Technical Project Manager to lead technology-focused projects. You will oversee software, hardware, and IT infrastructure initiatives, translating technical requirements into actionable plans and ensuring timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering, 6+ years in tech project management, strong leadership, and familiarity with Agile and SDLC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in project management with a technology focus.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects and coordinate with engineers.
• Familiarity with Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and SDLC processes.
• Strong leadership, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of technical projects including software, systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering to define scope, specs and deliverables.
• Develop detailed schedules, resource plans and budgets for tech initiatives.
• Oversee execution, ensuring timelines, quality standards and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies for teams.
• Communicate status and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

SDLC

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng invites a highly competent Technical Project Manager to lead technology-focused projects. You will oversee software, hardware, and IT infrastructure initiatives, translating technical requirements into actionable plans and ensuring timely delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering, 6+ years in tech project management, strong leadership, and familiarity with Agile and SDLC.