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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Openings Senior Project Manager Woodstock, Cape Town Salary R30 000 to R45 000

Senior Project Manager Woodstock, Cape Town Salary R30 000 to R45 000

An experiential lighting company providing end-to-end lighting solutions: from lighting design and product sourcing to technical execution, installation, and site support, is seeking a highly organized, deadline-driven Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple lighting and construction related projects simultaneously. You will manage costs, timelines, client relationships, suppliers, stock ordering, and a small in-house team. This role demands strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and experience in delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage up to approximately 15 projects at a time, ensuring all projects meet deadlines, quality standards, budget, and scope.
• Produce accurate project costings and budgets; monitor and control costs throughout each project lifecycle.
• Liaise with clients regularly: gather requirements, provide updates, secure approvals and sign-offs, handle leasing or contractual client agreements where applicable.
• Coordinate procurement and ordering of stock, materials, and architectural/lighting fittings; manage suppliers; ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee on-site execution / construction as required; coordinate between design studio, installation teams, and site assistance.
• Manage small team of direct reports ( 3 people ); set priorities, monitor performance, provide guidance.
• Ensure client satisfaction through excellent communication and attention to detail; ensure final deliverables are aligned with client expectations.
• Prepare reports (status, financial, risk) for senior management, including forecasting and variance analysis.
• Enforce standards, processes and best practices for project management, documentation, hand‑offs, and sign‑off processes.

Requirements:

• At least 5‑8 years (or equivalent) experience in project management, preferably in construction, lighting, interior fit‑out, or related field.
• Proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously (10‑15 projects) with tight deadlines.
• Excellent client facing and communication skills; ability to negotiate, manage expectations, and secure approvals/sign‑offs.
• Experience with procurement, ordering stock, supplier management.
• Leadership experience: managing, mentoring, directing staff; ability to delegate and motivate a small team.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, deadline oriented. Able to identify risks early and take corrective action.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficient in project management tools/software, scheduling, and reporting.