Project Manager: Finance and Ops System

SUMMARY:
Lead the Transformation Behind the Machines – Project Manager (Finance & Ops Systems). You're not just managing projects. You're powering up the factory floor.

POSITION INFO:
Are you the kind of Project Manager who sees systems not just as tools, but as transformation engines?

Our client – a leading manufacturing giant in Johannesburg East – is searching for a high-performing Project Manager to lead the rollout of finance and operations systems across their plant-based operations. With a strong footprint in the industry and an ambitious digital roadmap, this is your chance to drive real impact where steel, sweat, and systems collide.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in plant environments, understands the language of manufacturing, and can seamlessly translate it into functional tech and financial outcomes.

You'll work closely with execs, plant managers, and IT to roll out SAP or Syspro—and leave behind a legacy of performance, precision, and profitability.

What’s in it For You?:

• Earn R 1.4 million CTC with performance-driven perks
• Get in on the ground floor of a business-wide digital evolution
• Influence both finance and operations in a highly visible role
• Be part of a fast-moving, proudly South African manufacturing success story

• ✔️ Lead the full-cycle implementation of SAP or Syspro across finance and operational departments
• ✔️ Collaborate across finance, IT, and plant leadership to align business and tech goals
• ✔️ Manage cross-functional project teams and change management processes
• ✔️ Ensure the seamless integration of systems into manufacturing and operational workflows

• 🎓 Education: BCom (minimum), preferably with Project Management Certifications
• 🏭 Experience: 5–8 years in a plant-based or manufacturing environment
• 🛠️ Systems: Must have strong implementation experience with SAP or Syspro
• 📊 Project Management: Proven experience leading complex system rollouts across finance and ops

• Project Management
• Plant & Manufacturing Finance Roles
• ERP Implementations
• SAP / Syspro Talent
• Operational Finance Transformation