Project Manager / Business Analyst

SUMMARY:
Our client offers an integrated suite of powerful solutions tailored to meet the needs of Governing Bodies, Competitions, and Clubs, simplifying organizational management through a unified system and is looking for someone to join their team as a Project Manager / Business Analyst.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Project Manager / Business Analyst
Location: Port Elizabeth
Salary: Market related
Vacancy Type: Full-Time


Non- negotiable qualifications and experience required:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster)
• CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional)

• Proven ability to manage projects through all phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure)
• 3-plus years experience with Jira.
• 3-plus years hands-on experience with requirement gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with tools like Tableau, Visio, or other data visualization and modeling software.

• Knowledge of software development life cycles (SDLC), particularly for roles in IT-heavy fields.

• MBA is a plus.

• Ruby on Rails, Postgres, WordPress, PHP, all a plus
• Understanding of financial modeling and risk assessment for business-focused roles.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders and team members.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking for analyzing complex business scenarios.
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with the amateur football/soccer economy is a big plus.

• Manage projects through all phases, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met.
• Gather and document business requirements, process workflows, and technical specifications while collaborating with stakeholders to align on objectives.
• Facilitate Agile or Scrum ceremonies and ensure adherence to software development life cycles (SDLC).
• Use tools such as Jira, Tableau, and Visio for process mapping, data visualization, and project tracking.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide updates, resolve issues, and foster collaboration between business and technical teams.
• Support technical integration efforts, leveraging familiarity with Ruby on Rails, Postgres, WordPress, and PHP.
• Perform financial modeling, risk assessments, and data analysis to inform decision-making and project optimization.
• Apply industry knowledge of the amateur football/soccer economy to develop tailored strategies and solutions.

1. That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.
2. Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
3. That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.