{"id":33766,"date":"2026-04-13T10:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/project-manager-12\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T00:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:24:26","slug":"project-manager-12","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=33766","title":{"rendered":"Project Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description<\/p>\n<p>\tAt Cell C, we are not just a telecommunications company; we are a people-centric and consumer-focused organization committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our customers. In line with our dedication to customer-centricity, we are seeking a seasoned professional as a Project Manager to join our dynamic team of #Unstoppables.<\/p>\n<p>Purpose of the Job:<\/p>\n<p>\tTo plan, control and monitor projects (obvious\/complex\/Sub-projects) within the department, from startup to the close out of projects and initiatives.<br \/>\n\tLeads in the development of project objectives, work plans, timelines, and implementation schedules<br \/>\n\tManage activities in the project lifecycle<br \/>\n\tPrepares progress reports and diversions from projects plans, budgets and schedules<br \/>\n\tControls and coordinates interdependencies between all project stakeholders<br \/>\n\tMaintains relevant project schedules and document tracking systems<\/p>\n<p>Main Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>Planning<\/p>\n<p>\tPlans, prioritises, and allocates tasks for multiple project teams<br \/>\n\tPlans multiple activities relating to project goals, work plans, timelines, and implementation approaches<\/p>\n<p>Scope of Projects<\/p>\n<p>\tPlan, control and monitor multiple projects (obvious\/complex\/Sub-projects) projects<br \/>\n\tAssist with the implementing and monitoring of the principles as set out in the EPMO governance framework<br \/>\n\tAssist the Senior Project Manager\/Programme Manager with the delivery associated governance framework, operating model, and processes<\/p>\n<p>Project \/Task Management<\/p>\n<p>\tGuiding sub-functional areas with project planning and scheduling<br \/>\n\tMonitoring progress and deadlines according to the project plans<br \/>\n\tConducting status meetings on obvious\/complex\/Subprojects<br \/>\n\tDeliver projects on time within budget and that any variances are managed correctly<br \/>\n\tManage the coordination of program\u2019s components, the relationship with other programs and the interface to business development and business portfolio management<br \/>\n\tSet and agree on the objectives for Projects for the portfolio<br \/>\n\tRegular reports on the status of projects: Change control, change requests, as may be required from time to time<br \/>\n\tManage the interdependencies between projects<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the Projects in the portfolio are according to approved business requirements (Quality Control as well as Scope Management)<br \/>\n\tKeep track of contractual deliverables<br \/>\n\tEnsure that projects adhere to the agreed Project delivery Policies, Processes and Procedures<br \/>\n\tImplement and manage project risk and deliver agreed reporting and escalation thereof to the business risk<br \/>\n\tmanagement and audit functions<br \/>\n\tProject resource allocation and management<br \/>\n\tOversee and monitor\/track processes against respective process performance baselines, identify gaps and provide improvement suggestions<br \/>\n\tTrack success of above-mentioned improvement suggestions<br \/>\n\tAct as point of escalation for late delivery of project milestones (e.g., documentation)<br \/>\n\tManage, facilitate, and communicate the impact of project changes (scope, cost, time)<br \/>\n\tProject and requirement status, forecasting, budget, expectation management, escalation and roadmap as needed<br \/>\n\tMaintain an ongoing list of priority of each of the requirements and projects managed<br \/>\n\tCommunicate risks associated with projects with the relevant project owners and sponsors<br \/>\n\tOversee and manage delivery expectation and negotiate delivery timeframes<br \/>\n\tTo effectively manage the delivery, governance, and communications with all project stakeholders<br \/>\n\tTo ensure that all contractual obligations are being fulfilled<br \/>\n\tMaintain awareness of interdependencies for projects<br \/>\n\tTracks the impact of own allocated, obvious\/Sub-projects, evaluates the achieved results<\/p>\n<p>Process<\/p>\n<p>\tEnhance and maintain policies, processes, and procedures within project implementation<br \/>\n\tRemain current with industry trends and initiatives<br \/>\n\tImplement new and improved methodologies on an ongoing basis to ensure continuous improvement<br \/>\n\tContributes to continuous process improvement to enable effective project management processes<br \/>\n\tProvide business leadership throughout the project life cycle<br \/>\n\tParticipate\/plan the prioritization process of all requirements received<\/p>\n<p>Communication<\/p>\n<p>\tAssist in the facilitation of team and stakeholder meetings<br \/>\n\tDeliver informative, well-organized presentations<br \/>\n\tUnderstand how to communicate difficult\/sensitive information tactfully<br \/>\n\tCompiles and provides regular project status reports<\/p>\n<p>Cost and Budget Management<\/p>\n<p>\tManage the approved budget within area of control<br \/>\n\tPrepare cost tracking and variation reports<br \/>\n\tMake recommendations for budget-affecting change requests<br \/>\n\tInform Management timeously of potential over-spend<\/p>\n<p>People Engagement\/Mentorship<\/p>\n<p>\tManage the approved budget within area of control<br \/>\n\tPrepare cost tracking and variation reports<br \/>\n\tMake recommendations for budget-affecting change requests<br \/>\n\tInform Management timeously of potential over-spend<br \/>\n\tBuilds customer relationships to provide sound customer service through communication, transparency, and delivery<br \/>\n\tCoordinates project teams, internal staff, external parties, and management<br \/>\n\tProvides input into the identification and development of best practices for working with or adding value to the customer (internal)<br \/>\n\tProvide an advisory and support function<br \/>\n\tInitiate appropriate Labour Relation action required within section<br \/>\n\tFacilitate personal and professional growth of others within the business area by sharing personal knowledge, skills, information, and insights that have been learned through the years<br \/>\n\tCreate opportunities and conduct activities for collaboration, goal achievement and problem-solving to help less experienced persons in the business area to perform their job more effectively and\/or progress in their career<\/p>\n<p>Health and Safety Compliance<\/p>\n<p>\tConform and adhere to Safety, Health and Environmental legislative requirements<br \/>\n\tReport any health and safety concerns\/incidents in the workplace to the manager \/ health and safety representative<br \/>\n\tAssist Cell C to establish and maintain a fully compliant Healthy and Safe Work Environment<br \/>\n\tAttend the Safety, Health and Environmental workshops as required by management<br \/>\n\tParticipate in the appointment of the SHE representative, first-aiders and evacuation marshals as per legislation and Cell C requirements<\/p>\n<p>Problem Solving<\/p>\n<p>\tProbes to determine the actual nature or underlying cause of problems<br \/>\n\tApplies template driven project management principles and processes to simple projects<br \/>\n\tActs as a point of escalation for late delivery of project milestones<\/p>\n<p>Decision Making<\/p>\n<p>\tMakes decisions regarding the coordination of interdependencies between all project stakeholders<br \/>\n\tPrepares reports for supporting decision-making<br \/>\n\tPerform any other related duties as requested by Management<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>\tDiploma Project Management or related qualification (Certificate &#8211; Project Management &#8211; NQF Level 6)<br \/>\n\tPMBOK &amp; Agile Certified<\/p>\n<p>Experience<\/p>\n<p>\t4-6 years\u2019 experience project management with technical and business departments<br \/>\n\t3 years Agile: managing a Scrum team as Scrum master<br \/>\n\tBroad knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques<br \/>\n\tSound capability in the use of project management tools and systems (MS Office Suite<br \/>\n\tAn addition of at least 3 years\u2019 leadership experience<\/p>\n<p>Technical Skills<\/p>\n<p>\tBasic Project Management Skills, Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills, Basic financial understanding, Sound knowledge and working experience in Oracle, General Documentation Control &amp; Information System Methods<br \/>\n\tInformation Technology \/ Commercial (Pre-paid, Postpaid\/ FTTH) \/ Customer Value Management &amp; Digital channel \/ Retail environment experience<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>cellc.simplify.hr<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/cellc.simplify.hr","_company_name":"Cell C","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"At Cell C, we know that because change is inevitable, growth is up to us. While some see change as taking a step back, we see it as a chance to take two steps forward. We believe in embracing change, willing it and being it. That is why since 1999, Cell C Limited has been a proudly South African Lev... read moreel 2 BBBEE customer-first mobile operator that promotes digital inclusion to enhance lives. As an enabler committed to bridging the digital divide in South Africa and ensuring that everyone enjoys the benefits of a modern connected world, we strive to give you world-class products and services to help you change your world. In 2020, we ranked the 19th Most Valuable South African brand in the BrandZ analysis, and as a testament to our focus on service excellence, we have won the 2018\/2019 Ask Afrika Orange Index Award. We are committed to playing our part in transforming our society through education, gender empowerment, and digital inclusion initiatives. Our commitment to gender empowerment through our flagship programme Take A Girl Child To Work Day\u00ae has netted three Standard Bank Top Women Awards.","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-types":[12],"class_list":["post-33766","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","hentry","job_listing_region-gauteng","job-type-full-time"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/33766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=33766"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=33766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}