Junior Project Manager

5 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Paracon Full time R500 000 - R1 200 000 per year

We are seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Project Manager to lead variable-sized projects for our Group Human Capital division. This pivotal role involves managing complex initiatives that span both
Business and IT domains
, ensuring alignment with Group PM methodology, governance, and standards. The successful candidate will be accountable for end-to-end project execution, from planning and vendor management through to transition to Business-As-Usual (BAU).

Core Responsibilities & Outputs

  • Project Governance:
    Define and manage the project in accordance with established PM methodology, governance, and standards.
  • Risk & Resource Management:
    Maintain effective management of Risks, Issues, Actions, Budgets, and Dependencies. Accountable for resource contracting and optimal utilization.
  • Scope & Prioritization:
    Drive an effective prioritization process for scope items based on available capacity, budget, and expected business benefit realization.
  • Financial Accountability:
    Execute effective progress and financial tracking, providing transparent feedback and managing the procurement and vendor contracting process.
  • Vendor & Procurement:
    Accountable for vendor delivery management in accordance with contractual agreements and managing the procurement process.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
    Establish and maintain professional relationships across all stakeholders, utilizing project forums (Steercom, Investment Committee) for reporting, escalation, and decision-making.
  • Change Control:
    Apply formal Change Management processes for scope, budget, and timeline adjustments as required.
  • Transition:
    Ensure a smooth transition from project implementation to ongoing BAU Support & Maintenance.

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Relevant
    IT or Project Management qualification
    (e.g., PMP, Prince2, etc.)

Experience

  • 3+ years
    of demonstrable experience in managing IT projects.
  • Applicable experience managing
    outsourced projects
    in a
    multi-vendor environment
    .
  • Solid experience in
    SAAS solution implementation
    , specifically understanding the importance of user
    authentication and authorisation
    .
  • Solid experience with
    IT and Architecture governance
    .
  • Relevant experience managing projects within the
    Financial Services
    sector.

Essential Knowledge

  • PM Discipline:
    Expert knowledge of Project Management Principles, Methodologies, the Project Life Cycle, and Planning/Control techniques.
  • Delivery Frameworks:
    Good understanding of
    SDLC / DEVSECOPS
    processes.
  • Commercial Acumen:
    Strong knowledge of Resource Management, Financial Management, Quotation Development, and the
    RFP/RFI process
    (Contract & Vendor Management).
  • Tools:
    Practical experience with project management tools such as
    JIRA, MS Lists, or PPO.
  • Compliance:
    Basic knowledge of the
    POPI Act
    and its impact on projects, and basic awareness of
    IT security
    related to project execution.

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