National Project Manager

SUMMARY:
An Internal Vacancy exists for a National Project Manager in the Technical Division based in Centurion - Head Office. 

The suitable candidate’s main responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

POSITION INFO:
Project Planning & Strategy

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for all national technical initiatives.
• Align project objectives with organizational strategy and stakeholder requirements.
• Identify project dependencies, risks, and mitigation measures.

• Oversee the technical execution of projects across all regions.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including engineering, IT, and operations.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

• Provide technical guidance and decision-making support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular technical reviews, quality checks, and audits.

• Act as the primary point of contact for all national-level technical project matters.
• Maintain clear, timely communication between internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

• Identify potential risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with national regulations, health and safety policies, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate project documentation for governance and audit purposes.

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures against forecasts.
• Allocate resources effectively across regional teams.
• Approve procurement and vendor contracts in line with project needs.

• On-time project delivery percentage.
• Budget adherence rate.
• Technical quality and compliance score.
• Stakeholder satisfaction rating.
• Number of critical risks successfully mitigated.

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Tertiary qualification preferable.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent technical knowledge in relevant engineering/IT domains.
• Advanced project management expertise (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Clear criminal record