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DLK Group | Contract

Principal SAP Project Manager

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 10/10/2025

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Job Information

• Date Opened 10/10/2025
• Job Type Contract
• Industry IT Services
• Work Experience 7-10 years
• Salary Market Related
• City Cape Town
• Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 7400

Job Description
Core Skills:

• Strong Project Management expertise, including planning, execution, monitoring, and risk management.
• Deep understanding of SAP project methodologies and SAP landscape architecture.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multi-disciplinary project teams.

Mandatory Requirements

• 8+ years of SAP Project Management experience.
• Recognized Project Management accreditation or qualification.

Requirements
Qualifications Required:

• Recognized Project Management accreditation or qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

Experience Required

• Minimum of 8+ years of SAP Project Management experience.
• Proven track record in delivering end-to-end SAP solutions within complex enterprise environments.

Other Requirements

• Experience in Local Government environments would be advantageous.
• Exposure to SAP IS-U (Industry Solutions for Utilities) projects is highly beneficial.
• Previous experience managing E-Service projects and collaborating with third-party vendors will be an advantage.
• Candidates must be based in Cape Town or available for regular on-site engagements.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are essential.

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Core Skills:

• Strong Project Management expertise, including planning, execution, monitoring, and risk management.
• Deep understanding of SAP project methodologies and SAP landscape architecture.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multi-disciplinary project teams.

Mandatory Requirements:

• 8+ years of SAP Project Management experience.
• Recognized Project Management accreditation or qualification.

Qualifications Required:

• Recognized Project Management accreditation or qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 8+ years of SAP Project Management experience.
• Proven track record in delivering end-to-end SAP solutions within complex enterprise environments.

Other Requirements:

• Experience in Local Government environments would be advantageous.
• Exposure to SAP IS-U (Industry Solutions for Utilities) projects is highly beneficial.
• Previous experience managing E-Service projects and collaborating with third-party vendors will be an advantage.
• Candidates must be based in Cape Town or available for regular on-site engagements.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Core Skills:

• Expertise in SAP PPM system configuration and setup.
• Strong ability in business process analysis and solution implementation aligned with organizational objectives.
• Experience in project execution, ensuring deliverables meet scope, quality, and performance standards.
• Sound understanding of integration points between SAP PPM and other SAP modules.

Qualifications Required:

• SAP PPM Certification

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 8+ years of SAP experience.
• Involvement in more than 5 full-cycle SAP implementations.

Mandatory Requirements:

• 8+ years of SAP experience.
• SAP PPM Certification.
• Participation in more than 5 SAP implementations.

Other Requirements:

• Local Government experience would be advantageous.
• It is strongly recommended that the candidate resides in Cape Town for in-office engagements.
• Experience with SAP integration with third-party applications will be beneficial.

Our client is a leading renewable energy developer, committed to driving the energy transition across Africa.

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced
Vice President of Project Execution
to lead the delivery of large-scale solar projects in South Africa. Based in Cape Town, this senior leadership role will oversee the full execution lifecycle, from construction through commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project execution strategy for utility-scale solar projects.
• Oversee EPC contractors and ensure compliance with technical, commercial, and safety standards.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation.
• Build and mentor a high-performing project delivery team.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, investors, and external partners to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all projects.

About You

• Proven track record delivering large-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects in Africa (solar experience strongly preferred).
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, particularly with EPC and O&M agreements.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Relevant degree in Engineering, Project Management, or similar.

Location
: Cape Town, South Africa (with regional travel as required).

Why Join?

• Lead landmark solar projects driving South Africa's clean energy transition.
• Be part of a mission-driven developer with ambitious growth plans.
• Competitive senior-level package with long-term career progression.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced project leader passionate about renewable energy, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV to -

Job Title:
ERP Project Manager

Location:
Somerset West (Hybrid – more office than remote)

Experience:
5+ years

Start Date:
1 December 2025 / 1 January 2026

Employment Type:
Permanent

Salary:
Market related

About the Role

Innovations, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner within the Preferred Solutions Group, helps South African businesses simplify operations and grow through smart ERP solutions.

We're looking for a highly organised ERP Project Manager to lead client implementations and small projects from start to finish. You'll coordinate between clients, internal teams, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, in scope, and within budget. This role suits someone who loves software, is structured and organised, and can communicate clearly with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end ERP implementations from planning to go-live and post-support.
• Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and budgets with stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, track milestones, and manage changes to scope or cost.
• Coordinate internal consultants and external vendors for smooth delivery.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Lead meetings, provide clear updates, and manage client expectations.
• Oversee quality control, budgets, risks, and timelines.
• Ensure data, documentation, and communication are accurate and well-maintained.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Project Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' project management or senior bookkeeping / accounting experience, preferably in ERP environments.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles and software implementation projects.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator – both verbal and written – able to lead discussions clearly.
• Able to follow structured processes and documentation standards.
• Passion for technology, automation, and continuous improvement.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• High personal accountability and ownership of deliverables.
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills.
• Calm under pressure, with a professional and solution-oriented attitude.
• Collaborative team player who builds trust across departments and clients.
• Growth mindset – open to feedback and committed to learning.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work model – office-based in Somerset West with some remote flexibility.
• Collaborative, supportive, and innovative team culture.
• Opportunity to join one of South Africa's leading ERP solution providers.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter to

, including "ERP Project Manager" in the subject line.

Please note: This role is open only to South African citizens or those with valid long-term work permits. Applicants must live within reasonable travel distance of Somerset West and have reliable transport.

Project Manager – Conferences

26,000–34,000 ZAR per month basic + bonus schemes

Global Insight Conferences (GIC) — a market-leading conference and exhibition company — is looking for an ambitious, hardworking and talented individual to join our growing team as a Project Manager / Conference Producer.

Who We Are

We don't just run business conferences; we set the standard. We produce high-quality, bespoke business conferences — live and virtual — in the UK and abroad. You'll join a passionate, friendly, driven team that invests in its people and rapidly develops them into market-leading professionals.

Who We're Looking For

You're already a strong, proactive conference producer with proven experience of researching, planning and delivering profitable events. We're committed to developing those who want to grow and become industry experts, so you'll have ample opportunity for career progression and management if you can bring:

• 2+ years' experience producing B2B events (conference experience is a big plus)
• Minimum grade B/6 in Maths & English Language at GCSE (or IB equivalent) plus a strong set of A Levels
• A pro-active, positive attitude with a passion for results and making things happen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (email campaigns and phone work are essential)
• Ambition, drive and passion, plus a calm but urgent approach to deadlines
• Commercial curiosity and a self-directing, tenacious work ethic

What You'll Be Doing

As a Conference Producer you'll be responsible for creating high-quality, profitable conferences from scratch — researching, planning, writing and briefing other departments to deliver an outstanding experience for delegates, speakers and sponsors. You'll handle:

• In-depth sales & telephone research
• Programme and commercial copywriting
• Speaker acquisition from top brands
• Project lifecycle and task prioritisation
• Quality and commercial success indicators for each event
• Excel and data planning/management
• LinkedIn strategy and ROI
• External stakeholder management (speakers/sponsors)
• Internal collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Topic generation and innovation

This role suits highly organised, commercially minded, high-energy self-starters with exceptional organisational, research, grammar and creative writing skills.

What's In It For You

We don't just hire you — we invest in you. Benefits include:

• Competitive salaries & bonus schemes regularly reviewed
• Remote work flexibility
• Referral scheme: know someone great? We'll pay you £500 for your recommendation
• Charity & environmental initiatives: nominate causes close to your heart for our quarterly donations
• Equal, inclusive & diverse culture: over 80% of our leadership team is female, and we employ above the national average rates of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds

Ready to Apply?

Re-read the job specification. Do you have the credentials, passion and drive?

You do? THEN APPLY NOW

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R26 000,00 - R34 000,00 per month

Experience:

• events production: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

The opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Manager Transformers to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages. You will be leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing projects invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organizing customer acceptance of transformers and working on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/energy engineering.
• The PMP Certificate is an advantage.
• More than 5 – 10 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a transformer manufacturing industry.
• Experience with project management in the energy sector/Substations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proactive, result-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skill as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure
• You are a real organizational talent, you have an analytical attitude, and you have good communication skills commercial insight and negotiation skills
• No objection to occasional travel abroad.
• Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.