Project Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Tier 1

Tier 1

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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overview

A company based in sandton is looking for a Project manager

description

Project Management [60%]

Research potential project topics
Develop project collateral including but not limited to proposals, brochures
Participate in directing content development and project message design
Determine and define project scope and objectives
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Track project costs to meet budget
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, progress, and impact
Manage deviations and crises during implementation process
Attend to adhoc client requirements timeously [Senior Private and Public stakeholders]
Complete all clients' required compliance and reporting procedures
Manage external service providers to meet contractual deliverables
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution to ensure efficient and successful achievement of objectives/targets
Monitor progress and implement adjustments as required to maintain project success
Prepare and distribute programme reports to all relevant stakeholders
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Events & Media [30%]

catering, photography, décor, branding, event set-up and management

Managing media service providers, writing, and contributing to press releases
Building relationships with key players, securing coverage opportunities, managing relationship with media monitoring company

New Business Support [10%]

Leveraging legislature and public policy to attract business, e.g., BBBEE accreditation
Keeping abreast of industry trends to identify new funding opportunities
Contribute to fundraising by researching potential funders and setting up meetings for new business pitches
Network: Attend business gatherings and events to meet new clientele

experience, qualifications and skills

Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
Ability to manage complex projects and multitask.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to flourish with mínimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and task management tools.
Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.
Must have own car