179 Erp Project jobs in South Africa

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Project Coordinator plays a crucial role in overseeing the successful implementation of an ERP system within an organization. They collaborate with stakeholders, manage resources, and ensure the project meets its objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Management: Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project's scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements. Establish a project team, define roles and responsibilities, and develop a communication plan. Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
2. Stakeholder Management: Work closely with stakeholders, including the executive team, department managers, IT personnel, and end-users. Ensure the ERP system aligns with the organization's requirements and objectives. Maintain relationships with stakeholders, communicate project updates, and manage expectations.
3. Budget Management: Establish a project budget, track costs, and report on budget variances. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop effective contingency plans.
4. Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them. Proactively assess risks and work with stakeholders to create a risk management plan.
5. Resource Management: Manage project resources, including project team members, vendors, and contractors. Ensure the team is appropriately staffed, trained, and motivated to achieve project objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as Business Administration, Information Technology, or Project Management).
• Proven experience managing ERP implementation projects.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their integration into organizational processes.

• Must have played a Project Management role on at least 2 ERP Projects.
• Must understand the ERP Life Cycle (key project phases, tasks, activities, and deliverables per phase).
• Must have good leadership/people and communication skills.
• Should also be someone who is quite resolute – i.e., can hold people to account, manage Vendors, make the tough calls, deliver the bad news when necessary, etc.
• Must have experience with cloud-based ERP software (new technology).

R 1001 - R 1002 - Monthly

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Project Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the successful implementation of an ERP system within an organization. They collaborate with stakeholders, manage resources, and ensure the project meets its objectives. Below are the key responsibilities and qualifications for this role:

1. Project Planning and Management:
   • Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project's scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
   • Establish a project team, define roles and responsibilities, and develop a communication plan.
   • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
2. Stakeholder Management:
   • Work closely with stakeholders, including the executive team, department managers, IT personnel, and end-users.
   • Ensure the ERP system aligns with the organization's requirements and objectives.
   • Maintain relationships with stakeholders, communicate project updates, and manage expectations.
3. Budget Management:
   • Establish a project budget, track costs, and report on budget variances.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop effective contingency plans.
4. Risk Management:
   • Identify project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
   • Proactively assess risks and work with stakeholders to create a risk management plan.
5. Resource Management:
   • Manage project resources, including project team members, vendors, and contractors.
   • Ensure the team is appropriately staffed, trained, and motivated to achieve project objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as Business Administration, Information Technology, or Project Management).
• Proven experience managing ERP implementation projects.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their integration into organizational processes.

Emphasis must be given to the following requirements:

• Must have played a Project Management role on at least 2 ERP Projects.
• Must understand the ERP Life Cycle (key project phases, tasks, activities, and deliverables per phase).
• Must have good leadership/people and communication skills.
• Should also be someone who is quite resolute – i.e. can hold people to account, manage vendors, make the tough calls, deliver the bad news when necessary, etc.
• Must have experience with cloud-based ERP software.

R 1001 - R 1002 - Monthly

Is this you?

If leading the implementation of ERP systems within dynamic environments excites you, and you’re adept at navigating project challenges with strategic foresight, your leadership could drive our client’s next phase of growth.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)

1. You'll spearhead the ERP system implementation.
2. Ensure the ERP system meets our client’s organisational needs while managing project progress, risks, and resources efficiently.
3. Align the project with strategic business objectives, optimise processes, and enable the team to achieve outstanding results through effective communication and leadership.

What you'll need

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, or Project Management, complemented by proven experience in leading two ERP implementation projects and a comprehensive understanding of the ERP lifecycle. Your strong project management skills, familiarity with cloud-based ERP software, and ability to engage stakeholders effectively are crucial.

What you’ll get

The chance to lead a critical project, and the opportunity to work within an innovative company that’s pushing boundaries. Join a team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth, all within an organisation driving significant change in its industry.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to lead our ERP projects from inception to completion. As an ERP Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and implementation of ERP systems, ensuring they meet business objectives and exceed client expectations.

1. Project Planning and Management:
   • Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project's scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
   • Establish a project team, define roles and responsibilities, and develop a communication plan.
   • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
2. Stakeholder Management:
   • Work closely with stakeholders, including the executive team, department managers, IT personnel, and end-users.
   • Ensure the ERP system aligns with the organization's requirements and objectives.
   • Maintain relationships with stakeholders, communicate project updates, and manage expectations.
3. Budget Management:
   • Establish a project budget, track costs, and report on budget variances.
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop effective contingency plans.
   • Identify project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
   • Proactively assess risks and work with stakeholders to create a risk management plan.
4. Resource Management:
   • Manage project resources, including project team members, vendors, and contractors.
   • Ensure the team is appropriately staffed, trained, and motivated to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as Business Administration, Information Technology, or Project Management).
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their integration into organizational processes.

ADDITIONAL NOTES / SUMMARY:

• Must have played a Project Management role on at least 2 ERP Projects.
• Must understand the ERP Life Cycle (key project phases, tasks, activities, and deliverables per phase).
• Must have good leadership, people, and communication skills.
• Should also be someone who is quite resolute – i.e., can hold people to account, manage Vendors, make the tough calls, deliver the bad news when necessary, etc.
• Must have experience with cloud-based ERP software (new technology).

• Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan that outlines the project's scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
• Establish a project team, define roles and responsibilities, and develop a communication plan.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.

Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with stakeholders, including the executive team, department managers, IT personnel, and end-users.
• Ensure the ERP system aligns with the organization's requirements and objectives.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, communicate project updates, and manage expectations.

Budget Management:

• Establish a project budget, track costs, and report on budget variances.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop effective contingency plans.
• Identify project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Proactively assess risks and work with stakeholders to create a risk management plan.

Resource Management:

• Manage project resources, including project team members, vendors, and contractors.
• Ensure the team is appropriately staffed, trained, and motivated to achieve project objectives.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as Business Administration, Information Technology, or Project Management).
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their integration into organizational processes.

Required Experience:

• Must have played a Project Management role on at least 2 ERP Projects.
• Must understand the ERP Life Cycle (key project phases, tasks, activities, and deliverables per phase).
• Must have good leadership/people and communication skills.
• Should be resolute – able to hold people accountable, manage vendors, and deliver tough messages when necessary.
• Must have experience with cloud-based ERP software (new technology).

Skills Summary:

Business Acumen, Cost Management, IT Infrastructure Management, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Resource Management, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Writing Technical Documents.

4-6 Years in HR Services, Recruitment & Selection.

Is this you?

If leading the implementation of ERP systems within dynamic environments excites you, and you’re adept at navigating project challenges with strategic foresight, your leadership could drive our client’s next phase of growth.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)

You'll spearhead the ERP system implementation. Ensure the ERP system meets our client’s organisational needs while managing project progress, risks, and resources efficiently. Align the project with strategic business objectives, optimise processes, and enable the team to achieve outstanding results through effective communication and leadership.

What you'll need

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, IT, or Project Management, complemented by proven experience in leading two ERP implementation projects and a comprehensive understanding of the ERP lifecycle. Your strong project management skills, familiarity with cloud-based ERP software, and ability to engage stakeholders effectively are crucial.

What you’ll get

The chance to lead a critical project, and the opportunity to work within an innovative company that’s pushing boundaries. Join a team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth, all within an organisation driving significant change in its industry.