My client based in Bellville is currently looking for a Junior Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis.
IT / FINANCE
Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12 certificate
- Relevant IT or Project Management qualification (e.g., Diploma, BCom IT, PMP certification)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience managing IT projects
- Experience managing outsourced projects in multi-vendor environments
- Solid experience implementing SaaS solutions, including user authentication and authorization
- Familiarity with IT and architecture governance
- Experience in Financial Services projects is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Plan, define, and manage projects in line with established project management methodology and standards
- Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and budgets
- Prioritize project scope items based on capacity, budget, and expected business benefits
- Monitor progress, track finances, and provide timely reporting and feedback
- Manage resources effectively, including contracting and utilization
- Oversee procurement, vendor contracts, and delivery in accordance with agreements
- Facilitate project management forums for reporting, escalation, and decision-making
- Apply formal change management processes for scope, budget, or timeline adjustments
- Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders
- Ensure smooth handover from project delivery to ongoing operational support (BAU)
Competency
- Confident, self-starter, and independent worker
- Strong communication, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Innovative thinker with a delivery-focused mindset
- Ability to work across multiple tasks in complex business and IT landscapes
- Team player with the ability to translate technical IT concepts into business-friendly language
If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.
Desired Skills:
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- PMO
- SDLC
- DEVSECOPS