Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex IT projects within a large public sector environment. This role focuses on digital transformation initiatives and bespoke web-based application projects. The contract runs until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension.
The successful candidate will manage project planning, resources, budgets, risks, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Manage IT projects from initiation to delivery.
- Coordinate teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and risks.
- Monitor progress and provide stakeholder reporting.
- Support the delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Manager.
- A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related project management certification.
- Experience developing and managing detailed project plans.
- Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Experience measuring project performance using project management tools and techniques.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead and oversee teams of professionals.
- Strong presentation skills at executive and board level.
- Experience delivering large-scale Microsoft and Oracle solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience leading complex IT initiatives.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on impactful public sector digital transformation projects.
- Hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely from home.
- Opportunity to contribute to the modernisation and improvement of essential public services.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager
- Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related project management certification
- Experience developing and managing detailed project plans
- Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Experience measuring project performance using project management tools and techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead and oversee teams of professionals
- Strong presentation skills at executive and board level
- Experience delivering large-scale Microsoft and Oracle solutions
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Experience leading complex IT initiatives
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
What We Do
DLK Group is a 100% black-owned and managed company, with our roots in Cape Town, and projects managed throughout South Africa. Our track record of operational excellence and innovation over 2 decades has made us trusted advisors to our clients. We provide the people, expertise, support, and training required to implement complex IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture and ERP solutions. We partner with our clients to build successful organisations, underpinned by robust technology.
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