Technical Project Manager - IT Systems

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, South Africa seeks a Technical Project Manager to oversee IT systems and infrastructure projects. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality while coordinating with engineers, analysts and stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical background, practical ITIL/Agile/Waterfall knowledge, and experience with major PM tools. Remote work flexibility is offered within South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of IT project management experience.
• Experience with network infrastructure, servers, cloud, or enterprise software.
• Solid understanding of ITIL, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with Jira, Trello or MS Project.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Strong technical aptitude to understand complex IT concepts.
• Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA Project+, CCNA, MCSA) advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with budgets up to R4 million.
• Effective communication for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of IT systems projects from initiation to closure.
• Define project requirements, scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource estimates.
• Lead cross-functional teams of IT specialists, engineers and analysts.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Maintain effective communication among all stakeholders.
• Oversee implementation and integration of new IT systems and infra.
• Conduct regular status meetings and provide reports to management.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, security policies and best practices.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder leadership

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS

Tools

Jira

Trello

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing enterprise in the technology sector, is seeking a dedicated Technical Project Manager to join their innovative team in Pretoria, Gauteng . This role is critical for overseeing the implementation and integration of complex IT systems and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that all technical projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically adept project manager to contribute to significant IT advancements in South Africa's administrative capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of IT systems projects, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Define project requirements, scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource estimates, and budgets.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, including IT specialists, engineers, and analysts.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure effective communication channels are maintained among all project stakeholders.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of new IT systems and infrastructure.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide comprehensive reports to management.
• Ensure all projects adhere to IT governance, security policies, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong technical background.
• Proven experience managing projects involving network infrastructure, server deployments, cloud solutions, or enterprise software implementations.
• Solid understanding of ITIL, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with project management software like Jira, Trello, or MS Project.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand complex IT concepts.
• Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA Project+, CCNA, MCSA) are advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with budgets up to R4 million.
• Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, with performance-based incentives and regular salary reviews. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical aid, a provident fund, and generous annual leave. Opportunities for professional development, including advanced IT training and certifications, are a key part of the employee offering. This role is currently advertised as fully remote, offering excellent flexibility and the chance to work from anywhere in Pretoria and beyond, supported by our client's robust digital infrastructure.