Project Manager - Cape Town, South Africa - SMEC

SMEC

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

2 days ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Ready to embark on a journey of innovation and excellence?- Come be a part of something extraordinary. Your future starts here at SMEC South Africa.- Join our Team: Where People, Purpose, Integrity, Partnership, and Professionalism thrive

The Role:
In this role, you'll play a crucial part in both business and project management endeavors.

This involves procuring necessary resources and orchestrating the collaboration among team members, consultants, or contractors to achieve project goals as outlined.

Additionally, the Project Manager will maintain direct communication with clients to ensure the fulfillment of project objectives.

The Key responsibilities for this role are to:

Directing and overseeing project development from inception to completion
Collaborating with stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables.
Creating comprehensive project plans
Effectively communicating expectations to team members and stakeholders
Estimating resources, delegating tasks, and resolving conflicts within the team
Managing project timelines, tracking milestones, and providing progress reports
Managing changes in scope
Mentoring team members
Cultivating business relationships critical to project success
Conducting post-project evaluation
Developing best practices
Proactively involved in project acquisition, including submission of Expression of Interest (EOIs) and proposals
Maintaining internal contacts for skill sourcing
Overseeing performance management of direct reports
Contributing to continuous improvement of project execution and management processes.

Recommended Qualifications, Skills, and Experience- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent diploma in Engineering or Project Management- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, encompassing all project development and execution aspects- Project Management certifications- Proficiency in project management software- Preferably PMP registration through PMI- Demonstrated personnel management experience.- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.- Adaptable to shifting priorities and timelines with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Prompt and efficient response to project adjustments- Flexibility during periods of change- Effective communication with team members and contractors from diverse backgrounds- Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating demeanour.- Ability to garner cooperation from various sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.- Skill in defusing tension within project teams- Political sensitivity to ensure project success.- Strong written and oral communication skills in English- Interpersonal skills- Proficiency in conducting project-related research.

Effective prioritization and task execution in high-pressure environmentsClosing date, Friday 26 April 2024

How to Apply

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input.

Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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