Commercial Project Manager

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Plattekloof, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
The Role
Plans, governs, and delivers commercial, systems, and automation projects from definition through staged delivery. Leads cross-functional teams without direct authority, manages milestones and project governance, clears blockers, coordinates commercial systems development with business analysts and automation teams, and provides accurate status reporting to stakeholders. The role requires strong project planning, communication, and execution skills, with experience delivering complex commercial or technology projects on time and within scope.
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Are you a delivery-focused project manager with a track record of bringing complex commercial and systems projects in on time and on scope? Join our Commercial team as a Commercial Project Manager in Stellenbosch or Plattekloof, where you will plan, govern and drive every commercial and systems project from definition through to staged delivery.

This role suits a confident, action-oriented professional who knows how to hold cross-functional teams to milestones without direct authority and who keeps work moving no matter what.

What you'll do:

  • Plan and drive all commercial projects, including system projects, from definition through to delivery against staged plans
  • Lead the build and delivery of the new commercial systems, the largest single commercial commitment, in close collaboration with the Business Analyst
  • Scope and package automation initiatives, hand them to the automation team to build, and project-manage delivery end to end
  • Run project governance, hold owners to agreed inputs and completion standards, track milestones and actively clear blockers that slow delivery
  • Maintain clear, accurate project status reporting for all stakeholders

What you'll need:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in a related field
  • A project management certification is advantageous
  • 3 to 5 years of project management experience delivering commercial, systems or technology projects in a cross-functional environment
  • A track record of delivering large programmes to plan, on time and in scope
  • Experience in telecommunications, internet services or a subscription-based business is advantageous
  • Strong command of project planning, governance, milestones and status reporting
  • Ability to work across functions and hold owners to inputs and deadlines without direct authority
  • Clear, plain communication style and a strong bias to action

What we offer:

  • Exposure to a dynamic workplace
  • A chance to grow your skills through our internal academy
  • A friendly, team-driven environment
  • Group Risk Benefits
  • Medical Benefits
  • Health and Lifestyle Programmes

Important Disclaimer:

  • Please ensure that the information you provide in your application is true, accurate, and correct.
  • Preference will be given to candidates from Designated Groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act and in line with Herotel's Employment Equity Plan.
  • By submitting an application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with POPIA for recruitment purposes. For more details on how we handle personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website.
  • If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Skills Required

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in a related field
  • Project management certification
  • 3 to 5 years of project management experience delivering commercial, systems, or technology projects in a cross-functional environment
  • Track record of delivering large programs to plan, on time, and within scope
  • Experience in telecommunications, internet services, or a subscription-based business
  • Strong command of project planning, governance, milestones, and status reporting
  • Ability to work across functions and hold owners accountable to inputs and deadlines without direct authority
  • Clear, plain communication style and a strong bias to action
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The Company
HQ: City of Cape Town
1,163 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Build the Future of Connectivity. Join a purpose driven team shaping the future of connectivity across South Africa, connecting people and empowering communities.

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