56 Project Manager jobs in Eastern Cape

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant degree or qualification in Project Management
• 3-5 years of experience as Project Manager in the Property/Construction Industry
• Business process and system implementation experience
• Familiarity with project management software and tools

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Produce and track key performance indicators.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

• Collect and interpret data.
• Define new data collection and analysis processes.
• Identify areas to increase efficiency and automation of processes.
• Set-up and maintain automated data processes.
• Manage data integrations.
• Assist with data extraction and analysis.
• Assist with data migration and integration.

• Design, build, implement, and maintain dashboards/reports.
• Establish processes for reconciliation, control, and exception reports.

• Research various software options.
• Administer various applications/programs within the Group.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

• Ensures compliance with relevant Acts.
• Controls, manages, and governs the processes and systems within the area of accountability to ensure compliance and minimize business risk.

R 2000 - R 25000 - Monthly

Reference: PE -RW-1

Our client in the Manufacturing industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ a Project Manager. An exciting career opportunity awaits you!

Requirements:

1. National Diploma or Degree in Engineering.
2. Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
3. High degree of computer literacy - Knowledge of Microsoft PC applications (Office, Projects, PowerPoint, Excel & Word).
4. Proven ability to work independently and proactively.
5. Planning ability - to manage, implement, validate & produce timing plans for project work.
6. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
7. Work as an individual and part of a team.
8. Ability to understand customer requirements and specifications.
9. Experience within the Automotive Industry advantageous.

1. Establish key customer contracts.
2. Co-ordinate the timing plan and regularly monitor the performance of projects to ensure targets are being achieved.
3. To ensure urgent requests for assistance from the customers are effectively dealt with.
4. Ensure site safety is maintained to comply with current legislation in the absence of site manager.
5. Ensure complete understanding of the scope of supply and company obligations of products prior to commencement.
6. Obtain customer/materials process sign off.
7. Ensure that project risks are promptly identified, reported and managed.
8. Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by immediate Manager / Director (e.g., Key Account Role).
9. Contract controlling (budgets, cost-to-complete estimates, schedule tracking).
10. Participate in and contribute to monthly Technical Operations Department.

Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Monthly

Our client is urgently seeking a Project Manager to join their team, based in East London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as Project Manager
• Business process and system implementation experience
• Familiarity with project management software and tools

• Project Management - end-to-end management of projects
• Data Management - assist technical teams
• Risk Management - identify and manage business risk
• General Administration

To apply for this position, please email your CV and supporting documentation to (Email Disabled) . If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference: E.L -AK-1

Our client in the Automotive Industry is seeking a Project Manager in Port Elizabeth.

Duties:

1. Establish key customer contracts.
2. Co-ordinate the timing plan and regularly monitor the performance of projects to ensure targets are being achieved.
3. Ensure urgent requests for assistance from customers are effectively dealt with.
4. Maintain site safety to comply with current legislation in the absence of the site manager.
5. Ensure complete understanding of the scope of supply and company obligations of products prior to commencement.
6. Obtain customer/materials process sign off.
7. Promptly identify, report, and manage project risks.
8. Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by immediate Manager / Director (e.g., Key Account Role).
9. Contract controlling (budgets, cost-to-complete estimates, schedule tracking).
10. Participate in and contribute to the monthly Technical Operations Department.

Requirements:

1. National Diploma or Degree in Engineering.
2. Minimum 5 years' experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
3. High degree of computer literacy - Knowledge of Microsoft PC applications (Office, Projects, PowerPoint, Excel & Word).
4. Proven ability to work independently and proactively.
5. Planning ability - to manage, implement, validate & produce timing plans for project work.
6. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
7. Work as an individual and part of a team.
8. Ability to understand customer requirements and specifications.
9. Experience within the Automotive Industry is advantageous.

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POSITION INFO:

East London

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the implementation of new systems and technologies. You will work closely with our clients and internal teams to ensure smooth and successful implementation processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• PMP certification preferred; Agile or hybrid delivery credentials are a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing systems implementation, R&D, or enterprise software integration projects.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope across cross-functional teams.
• Experience aligning project outcomes with business requirements and transformation objectives.
• Proficient in delivery frameworks including Waterfall, SDLC, Agile, and hybrid models.
• Skilled in SmartSheets for project scheduling, reporting, and milestone tracking.
• Familiarity with RAID logs, governance checklists, and artefact traceability across concurrent projects.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• PMP certification preferred; Agile or hybrid delivery credentials are a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing systems implementation, R&D, or enterprise software integration projects.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope across cross-functional teams.
• Experience aligning project outcomes with business requirements and transformation objectives.
• Proficient in delivery frameworks including Waterfall, SDLC, Agile, and hybrid models.
• Skilled in SmartSheets for project scheduling, reporting, and milestone tracking.
• Familiarity with RAID logs, governance checklists, and artefact traceability across concurrent projects.
  
  

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of systems implementation, software deployment, and integration projects across the organisation, ensuring alignment to programme objectives and strategic outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional specifications and structured delivery plans, leveraging project management tools for scheduling, dependency tracking, and portfolio visibility.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver milestones on schedule, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Provide clear, consistent progress reporting to stakeholders, proactively addressing risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including R&D, IT, finance, and operations to ensure technical solutions are fully integrated into existing environments.
• Oversee proofofconcept builds, pilot phases, and staged rollouts, ensuring lessons learned feed into full implementation.
• Facilitate training sessions with L&D for clients and endusers, ensuring adoption readiness and smooth transition to new systems.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and refine project processes, introducing improvements that increase delivery efficiency, reduce integration risk, and enhance stakeholder confidence.
  
  

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage expectations across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience supporting change enablement through collaboration with Learning & Development teams for training and adoption.
• Confident presenting project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a bias toward proactive issue resolution.
• Experience managing project budgets, resource planning, and vendor coordination.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, innovation-driven environ
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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• Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics
• Qualified Artisan
• Project Management degree advantageous
  
  

• English (speak, read, write)
• Afrikaans (speak, read, write)
• German (Advantageous)
  
  

• Project lifecycle planning
• Resource allocation and management
• Control and analysis reporting
• Financially literate with a proven track record in:
• Budget Monitoring
• Control and Analysis
  
  

• Technical / Project Risk:
• Liaise with project sales department in establishing cost and time effective concepts for customer beneficial use.
• Establish full understanding of the scope of work on project inception.
• Obtain all the customer's requirements for the order received.
• Assess the feasibility of requirement for the order received.
• Continually liaise with customer ensuring project requirements e.g., technical specifications, drawings, etc. are made available timeously, as well as supplying updated project status reports.
• Project Milestones:
• Establish a project plan, accommodating the financial and timing constraints supporting order requirements.
• Determine resource requirements for the established project plan.
• Liaise with customers to consolidate and finalise the project timing and delivery arrangements.
• Through the duration of the project, any date changes on the project schedule, are to be managed and effected by the Project Manager.
• With the support of a structured Project management team (Hod's), the Project Manager is to ensure the successful completion of the project, as established and determined by received order.
• Chair weekly scope of work meetings, to consolidate project status with project management team.
• Quality:
• Support JQS (Jendamark Quality System).
• General Management, supporting the company Code of Conduct and all company policies.
• To supporting the wellbeing and the best interests of the company.
  
  

Project Manager required for a property company specializing in the development, leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate based in East London 

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the implementation of new systems and technologies. You will work closely with our clients and internal teams to ensure smooth and successful implementation processes.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• PMP certification preferred; Agile or hybrid delivery credentials are a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing systems implementation, R&D, or enterprise software integration projects.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope across cross-functional teams.
• Experience aligning project outcomes with business requirements and transformation objectives.
• Proficient in delivery frameworks including Waterfall, SDLC, Agile, and hybrid models.
• Skilled in SmartSheets for project scheduling, reporting, and milestone tracking.
• Familiarity with RAID logs, governance checklists, and artefact traceability across concurrent projects.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of systems implementation, software deployment, and integration projects across the organisation, ensuring alignment to programme objectives and strategic outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional specifications and structured delivery plans, leveraging project management tools for scheduling, dependency tracking, and portfolio visibility.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver milestones on schedule, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Provide clear, consistent progress reporting to stakeholders, proactively addressing risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including R&D, IT, finance, and operations to ensure technical solutions are fully integrated into existing environments.
• Oversee proofofconcept builds, pilot phases, and staged rollouts, ensuring lessons learned feed into full implementation.
• Facilitate training sessions with L&D for clients and endusers, ensuring adoption readiness and smooth transition to new systems.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and refine project processes, introducing improvements that increase delivery efficiency, reduce integration risk, and enhance stakeholder confidence.

Skills: 

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage expectations across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience supporting change enablement through collaboration with Learning & Development teams for training and adoption.
• Confident presenting project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a bias toward proactive issue resolution.
• Experience managing project budgets, resource planning, and vendor coordination.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, innovation-driven environ

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to join their team, based in East London.

Successful candidate will be responsible for managing the implementation of new systems and technologies; and will work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth and successful implementation processes.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in systems implementation
• PMP certification is a plus
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools
• Proficiency in SDLC and Agile Project Management, especially in the development and management of user stories and epics, is advantageous
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Duties:-

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of systems implementation projects for stakeholders
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their business requirements and develop project plans that meet their needs
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget
• Communicate project progress and updates to stakeholders, addressing any issues or concerns that may arise
• Work closely with internal teams, including IT, Finance, and Operations, to ensure seamless integration of new systems
• Facilitate training sessions with L&D for clients and end-users to ensure a smooth transition to the new systems
• Continuously monitor and evaluate project processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to join their team; will work remotely.

Minimum Requirements:-

• A strong theoretical foundation in project management principles and best practices (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in project management
• Experience in debt collection / credit industry with strong knowledge of payments systems
• Experience and capability in performing and managing projects which involved AB testing
• Experience in projects involving systems enhancements or market expansion is highly advantageous
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels

Duties:-

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market opportunities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations

• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring timely resolution of issues to keep projects on track

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new systems capabilities

• Monitor and report on project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders and senior management

• Ensure adherence to project management best practices, methodologies, and standards

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize processes and outcomes