Project Manager - Market Research

Recruiter:

LMP RECRUIT

Job Ref:

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R490 000 - R512 000 per annum

SUMMARY:
Project Manager - Market Research

POSITION INFO:

Degree/Diploma in Project Management or equivalent

Project management certificate (e.g., PMI or PMP)

At least 5 years’ experience in managing large scale projects preferably in the

market research industry

3-5 years proven experience managing multiple and complex projects at the same

time

At least 2 years’ experience managing a team of project resources

To take overall accountability for the effective project management of allocated high value client projects according to the agreed plan, timeline budget and best practice to ensure overall client satisfaction and profitability of each project. This includes but is not limited to:

· monitoring and enabling the flow of resources and tasks (within the team)

· leading the project traffic flow to ensure project deliverables are on time and within budget.

· monitoring and reporting on project milestones according to project plans

· proactively identifying red flags and address issues to mitigate risks. (e.g. budget and deadline etc.)

· end-to-end communication starting from briefing to final delivery.

· Identifying potential risks timeously to ensure project timelines are adhered to.

To take overall responsibility for the successful management of all client projects resulting in overall client satisfaction and profitability for the Company. This includes:

o Planning client projects across the department, taking into consideration the constraints of time, resources, costs and agreed quality standards

o Managing the project workload and expectations (internally & externally)

o Translating project expectations into assigned tasks, schedule, and milestones

o Monitoring milestones and requesting ongoing feedback o Identifying potential risks timeously to ensure project times lines are adhered to.

o Manage expectations (internally & externally) timeously

o Closing off projects successfully (close off reports, evaluations etc.)

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