75 Project Specialist jobs in South Africa

Part of one of the largest fuel brands within South Africa, the Project Specialist will manage the company's infrastructure, including execution of network-related projects and leading rebranding with the efforts to ensure alignment with the company's image and evolving strategic goals.

This is a contract position.

Role and responsibilities:

PBC Inspections for branding, verify quality and compliance and oversee vetting process

Project costing and budget

Track project deliverables and timelines

Liaise with external suppliers and contractors

Lead rebranding project

Program Construction: Create, implement, and monitor the construction program

Daily project update and resource allocation

Extensive travel throughout the network

Conduct site visits to oversee meetings and monitor project-related work.

Management of municipal approvals

Oversee onsite permits and HSE compliance

Contractor vetting and selection

Oversee assets warranties, quality assurance and maintain an asset register

Compile project reports

Oversee compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and governmental regulations, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained.

Monitor the construction program and

Qualifications and experience:

1-2 years project or constructions experience, FUEL RETAIL INDUSTRY COMPULSARY or STORE FIT-OUTS

Project Management, Construction, Engineering or related field (Project Management certification advantageous).

Strong knowledge of municipal approvals, HSE compliance, and OHS regulations.

Ability to read technical drawings, manage budgets, and track project deliverables.

Excellent stakeholder communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Self-disciplined, able to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Proficiency in Microsoft Projects, MS Office; AutoCAD exposure advantageous.

Regular travel throughout the network required

Please note this is a CONTRACT position for a period of 12 to 24 months.

Preferably immediately available

Salary - R50 000 to R65 000

Want to do the Best Work of Your Life?

Working at Signant Health puts you at the very heart of the world's most exciting sector - a high-growth, dynamic company in an extraordinary industry. We're radically changing the clinical trial landscape, driving change through the technology and innovations we create and the services we deliver to our customers.

Where do you fit in?

The Project Specialist handles daily project assigned tasks and correspondence with internal stakeholders. This role supports Associate Project Managers (APM) and Project Managers with internal and external project meetings, creating, reviewing, and updating project documentation, systems, status reports and other material as needed.

As part of our team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Supports efforts associated with successful execution of all project tasks as directed by the project APM and/or Project Manager.
• Ownership of discrete, delegated project tasks during the project lifecycle.
• Maintenance of detailed project documentation including meeting minutes, action items, issues lists and risk management plans.
• Escalate project escalations as appropriate in a timely manner and assist in resolution with internal stakeholders.
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

Decision making and influence:

• Responsible for compliance with Company Procedures in support of client deliverables.
• Recognize, exemplify and adherence to the company values which center around our commitment to people, clients, and performance.

You'll need to bring
:

Essential:

• Must be able to use own initiative and work independently as needed.
• Must be a team-oriented person with a "can do" attitude.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all members of Project Management and have excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Able to multi-task and work with multiple team members.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must be detail orientated.
• Must have solid MS Office Suite experience – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Desirable:

1. Bachelors' degree or equivalent or relevant experience.
2. Background in Pharmaceutical, Medical education and/or CRO.
3. Experience of clinical trials/pharmaceutical industry/life sciences.

Does this sound like
you'd like to explore
? Then we'd love to hear from you

Please apply below.

We review and respond to every application, keep an eye on your inbox for our reply.

Please note that Signant does not accept unsolicited resumes from Third Party vendors.

As a
Junior Specialist: Project Management
, you'll play a key role in delivering impactful Corporate Citizenship initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, you'll help drive programmes that empower young people through education, skills development, and access to earning opportunities.

This position combines coordination and creativity — you'll need to be organised, adaptable, and ready to take initiative. We're looking for someone who's passionate about making a difference, thrives in fast-paced environments, and brings a problem-solving mindset to everything they do. If you're eager to grow your career while contributing to meaningful social impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

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Job Title
Junior Specialist: Project management

Business Unit
Corporate Citizenship

Duration
6 months

Work Location:
Onsite

More About The Area & Team
Corporate Citizenship/ project management is mandated to deliver on the corporate social responsibility imperatives of the company. The function delivers on Socio-Economic Development, Consumer Education, the CSI Empowerment Trust and Colleague Volunteerism Programmes.

More About The Project

• Problem to solve
• Solution/Deliverable
• Attractive Tech exposure

To provide day-to-day management and coordination of Corporate Citizenship initiatives, focusing on preparing young people with the education, skills and experience needed to access earning opportunities.

Job Description / Responsibilities
Project Execution and Management

• To support the programmes team in all aspects of the project lifecycle
• Initial screening of funding proposals for grant making.
• Support for contract management, onboarding project partners and close out.
• Monitoring and reporting – ensure project partner compliance with project milestones; this includes collating and reviewing partner reports to provide input into quarterly reports. Identify and resolve project issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the delivery of programmes

Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with stakeholders – this includes communicating with programme partners.
• Nurture collaborative relationships across business areas and across the group.

Communication

• Support in the collation of data for reporting and communicating Citizenship efforts.

Background And Experience Required

• Years experience
• Industry experience
• At least 4 years of experience in Citizenship, Development Sector or similar environment in Financial Services, Corporate Affairs, NGO or Public Sectors.

Must-have Skills (Mandatory Skills)

• Incl. min yrs exp required per skill
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Experience working on projects

Beneficial Skills (Desired Skills)
Ideation, analytic skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Coordination

Professional Growth

Ownership & Initiative

Sector Knowledge

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice

What We'll Bring
TransUnion is looking for a detailed, motivated and self-disciplined project specialist to drive execution for key quarterly global insights-based marketing initiatives in our non-U.S. international regions. This position will execute the strategy already developed for these initiatives and manage dates, deliverables and oversee full execution of the quarterly programs.

What You'll Bring
Candidate manages end-to-end process of program execution (via Workfront system) to ensure that all assets are finalized, and deadlines are met. The tactical expectations include:

• Work closely with the U.S. based Research & Consulting, and Insights-based Content Marketing leads to determine and communicate back to them on regional buy-in, timing and supporting assets for quarterly marketing initiatives.
• Gain commitment from regions on dates and asset inclusion such as a primary report/exec summary, webinar, social media, landing pages, internal and external communications, press release, promotional emails and translations.
• Brief the relevant teams about assets and dates to initiate copywriting and design work.
• Perform quality checks for content accuracy (attention to detail required) by reviewing the assets against the data pack initially provided by the research team.
• Determine what the call to action for each report will be by utilizing pre-determined thematic-based selling approaches.
• Streamline the quarterly program execution process, reports on regular progress of this to regional marketing stakeholders and provides process improvement recommendations for future programs.

Impact You'll Make
We'd love to see:

• Project management portfolio examples.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or project management with a minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing, communications and project management.
• High proficiency in marketing program execution, use of Microsoft Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.), and spend and time management.
• Familiarity with web-based project management software, Workfront preferred
• Familiarity with customer relationship management software for campaign tracking and measurement, specifically Salesforce.
• The ability to work independently or as part of a dynamic team spread across the globe in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience providing insightful information to stakeholders in a crisp manner.
• Poised and self-assured, comfortable interacting with associates from all levels of the organization.
• Be flexible and possess team-player skills.

For positions based in South Africa, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the company's Employment Equity plan and targets.

Should you have not heard from us within 3 weeks from applying, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Please note it is a requirement of the Global Capability Centre Africa that you reside in a home that is fibre ready; and has space for you to be able to work comfortably and confidentially on a day-to-day basis for the purpose of your proposed employment. You can be based anywhere in South Africa that has fibre, but will not be able to work in a location outside of South Africa.

A Minimum of a 100 Meg Fibre line is required, should you be successful, you will need to upgrade your line or install fibre in order to work effectively.

This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.

TransUnion Job Title

Specialist III, Project Management

Requisition ID:

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Yanacocha

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Located 800 km northeast of Lima, Peru, Yanacocha is South America's largest gold mine. The WTP Project consists of two of the largest acid water treatment plants in South America (the West one with capacity of 3,000 m3/hour and the East one with 2,700 m3/hour). Works are currently being performed on site, preparing the permanent platforms and laydown areas for the East and West plants, in addition to the Class 2 estimate, Level 3 schedule and Execution Plan.

In this role, you will be required to develop high quality communication materials that help leadership to build a strong culture focused on safety and successful project execution for our customer. The Project Communication Specialist will support issues management, internal communications, and community affairs programs in alignment with project priorities. The position will support the Yanacocha Water Treatment Plant in Cajamarca, Perú. The role will be based at the project site, with a shift schedule.

• Creating clear communications that foster an inclusive and engaged team.
• Identifying and supporting engagement opportunities that enhance our culture of belonging and sense of pride.
• Communicating project milestones to celebrate our successes.
• Supporting the communication of campaigns that promote the safety and quality of our colleagues' actions in the project.
• Designing and formatting posters, presentations (Power Point or other), and emails for leadership teams across project functions (safety, quality, management, construction, engineering).
• Writing, editing, and maintaining content for a variety of external and internal publications and project communication channels including project website.

Requires bachelor's degree in communications, writing or similar discipline and 5-8 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience with interviewing, knowledge and application of journalism styles, and competence in editing and proofreading. You will have proven experience in communications and community engagement, ideally within the engineering and construction industry.

• Strong technical knowledge and critical analytical skills including problem solving, decision making and interpretation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills within a close team environment and an ability to communicate with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Capability to research, write, edit, and maintain content for a variety of external and internal publications and project communication channels including project website.
• Competence in supporting and leading external affairs, media relations, and communications programs.
• Familiarity with current political, civic, business, and economic trends in Peru.
• Experience in recording and editing videos, Adobe Creative Suit knowledge (Photoshop, Premiere) an advantage.
• Competence in the Microsoft Office suite of products (Sharepoint, Viva Engage, Teams.
• Advanced English (desirable).

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to .

Our is a specialist in the design and supply of LED lighting in Africa. They are looking for an experienced
Project Sales Specialist
to join their team in
Cape Town

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prospecting: Identifying and pursuing potential customers or leads through various channels.
• Client Engagement: Building relationships with clients by understanding their needs and providing information about products or services.
• Product Knowledge: Maintaining a thorough understanding of the products or services being offered to effectively communicate their features and benefits.
• Sales Presentations: Creating and delivering compelling presentations to showcase products or services and address customer concerns.
• Closing Deals: Bringing sales transactions to a successful conclusion by securing commitments from customers.
• Customer Follow-Up: Providing post-sales support, addressing customer inquiries, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Market Research: Staying informed about industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to adapt sales strategies accordingly.
• Sales Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of sales activities, preparing regular reports, and updating sales forecasts. Meeting deadlines.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other staff members/ teams to align efforts and contribute to overall business goals.
• Continuous Learning: Keeping abreast of product updates, industry developments, and improving sales techniques to enhance performance.
• Meeting Targets: Meeting or exceeding sales targets and quotas set by the organization.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Sales Revenue: Measure the total revenue generated versus YTD or specific period.
• Conversion Rate: Monitor the percentage of leads that successfully convert into actual sales.
• Customer Retention Rate: Assess the percentage of customers retained over a given period, indicating satisfaction and loyalty.
• Lead Response Time: Immediate response to a lead, impacting conversion rates.
• Pipeline Conversion Rate: Analyze the ratio of deals moving through different stages of the sales pipeline.
• Number of New Accounts: Track the acquisition of new clients to assess market expansion efforts.
• Activity: Meeting deadlines and timeous and accurate update of sales reporting and forecasting.
• Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to understand satisfaction levels and areas for improvement.
• Quota Attainment: Evaluate the percentage of sales targets achieved by the representative.

Requirements

• 5 - 10 years experience in the commercial/industrial lighting sector
• Experience working in the project space
• Experience working with national retailers for lighting within their stores
• Experience working with Project Managers, Engineers, Architects etc on commercial and industrial buildings

Benefits

• Salary: market related
• Commission
• Fuel
• Company cellphone

Project Feedback Specialist

About UX Design Institute

The UX Design Institute is dedicated to delivering world-class education for the next generation of UX professionals and leaders. We're seeking talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our ambitious goals and continued success.

About the role

We're looking for freelance Project Feedback Specialists for our UX courses, including UX Writing/Content Design and User Research. This role requires a strong understanding of UX principles across various disciplines.

As a Project Feedback Specialist, you will be responsible for reviewing and providing feedback on student projects for our UX courses part-time. This role is ideal for individuals seeking a flexible and rewarding side project. The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, efficient, detail-oriented and committed to meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Carefully evaluate student projects across various disciplines (e.g., UX Design, UX Writing/Content Design, User Research), assessing their adherence to the criteria in the project brief and best practices in each respective area. This includes evaluating the quality of research methods, data analysis techniques, and overall insights for User Research projects.
• Use clear and concise language to provide students with constructive and informative feedback that aligns with the course content and specific discipline.
• Utilise Loom (screen recording software) to deliver personalised and effective project feedback.
• Consistently meet deadlines for project grading and feedback delivery, ensuring timely feedback to students.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using various technology tools and platforms relevant to providing student feedback, such as Loom.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in UX design across various disciplines, including content design, user research, and broader UX principles, to maintain high expertise.

About you:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a UX design role, with a strong foundation in at least two of the following areas: User research, research analysis, UX design, prototyping (Figma) and UX writing.
• In-depth understanding of UX writing principles, content design methodologies, user research methods (e.g., user interviews, usability testing, surveys), data analysis techniques, and broader UX design processes and accessibility standards.
• Experience in creating research plans and clearly communicating insights (relevant for User Research specialisation).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert ability to blend empathy with direct feedback while providing project reviews across various disciplines.

Who this role suits:

We're looking for a freelancer for this contract role. This could be a great fit for experienced professionals looking for flexible part-time work or an additional side project alongside their main role.

Training will be provided for this role.

What to expect in the hiring process:

We typically work off a two or three-step interview process for this role:

Step one: Interview with hiring managers - approx 20/30 mins

Step two: Portfolio presentation, we would like you to present a portfolio piece or case study to us. This helps us understand your process and how you work. - approx 20-30 mins

Step three: If required, you'll meet with the Head of Student Success - approx 10-15 mins

Our is a specialist in the design and supply of LED lighting in Africa. They are looking for an experienced
Project Sales Specialist
to join their team Johannesburg

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prospecting: Identifying and pursuing potential customers or leads through various channels.
• Client Engagement: Building relationships with clients by understanding their needs and providing information about products or services.
• Product Knowledge: Maintaining a thorough understanding of the products or services being offered to effectively communicate their features and benefits.
• Sales Presentations: Creating and delivering compelling presentations to showcase products or services and address customer concerns.
• Closing Deals: Bringing sales transactions to a successful conclusion by securing commitments from customers.
• Customer Follow-Up: Providing post-sales support, addressing customer inquiries, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Market Research: Staying informed about industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to adapt sales strategies accordingly.
• Sales Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of sales activities, preparing regular reports, and updating sales forecasts. Meeting deadlines.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other staff members/ teams to align efforts and contribute to overall business goals.
• Continuous Learning: Keeping abreast of product updates, industry developments, and improving sales techniques to enhance performance.
• Meeting Targets: Meeting or exceeding sales targets and quotas set by the organization.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Sales Revenue: Measure the total revenue generated versus YTD or specific period.
• Conversion Rate: Monitor the percentage of leads that successfully convert into actual sales.
• Customer Retention Rate: Assess the percentage of customers retained over a given period, indicating satisfaction and loyalty.
• Lead Response Time: Immediate response to a lead, impacting conversion rates.
• Pipeline Conversion Rate: Analyze the ratio of deals moving through different stages of the sales pipeline.
• Number of New Accounts: Track the acquisition of new clients to assess market expansion efforts.
• Activity: Meeting deadlines and timeous and accurate update of sales reporting and forecasting.
• Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to understand satisfaction levels and areas for improvement.
• Quota Attainment: Evaluate the percentage of sales targets achieved by the representative.

Requirements

• 5 - 10 years experience in the commercial/industrial lighting sector
• Experience working in the project space
• Experience working with national retailers for lighting within their stores
• Experience working with Project Managers, Engineers, Architects etc on commercial and industrial buildings

Benefits

• Salary: market related
• Commission
• Fuel
• Company cellphone

Our is a specialist in the design and supply of LED lighting in Africa. They are looking for an experienced
Project Sales Specialist
to join their team in Durban

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prospecting: Identifying and pursuing potential customers or leads through various channels.
• Client Engagement: Building relationships with clients by understanding their needs and providing information about products or services.
• Product Knowledge: Maintaining a thorough understanding of the products or services being offered to effectively communicate their features and benefits.
• Sales Presentations: Creating and delivering compelling presentations to showcase products or services and address customer concerns.
• Closing Deals: Bringing sales transactions to a successful conclusion by securing commitments from customers.
• Customer Follow-Up: Providing post-sales support, addressing customer inquiries, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Market Research: Staying informed about industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to adapt sales strategies accordingly.
• Sales Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of sales activities, preparing regular reports, and updating sales forecasts. Meeting deadlines.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other staff members/ teams to align efforts and contribute to overall business goals.
• Continuous Learning: Keeping abreast of product updates, industry developments, and improving sales techniques to enhance performance.
• Meeting Targets: Meeting or exceeding sales targets and quotas set by the organization.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Sales Revenue: Measure the total revenue generated versus YTD or specific period.
• Conversion Rate: Monitor the percentage of leads that successfully convert into actual sales.
• Customer Retention Rate: Assess the percentage of customers retained over a given period, indicating satisfaction and loyalty.
• Lead Response Time: Immediate response to a lead, impacting conversion rates.
• Pipeline Conversion Rate: Analyze the ratio of deals moving through different stages of the sales pipeline.
• Number of New Accounts: Track the acquisition of new clients to assess market expansion efforts.
• Activity: Meeting deadlines and timeous and accurate update of sales reporting and forecasting.
• Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to understand satisfaction levels and areas for improvement.
• Quota Attainment: Evaluate the percentage of sales targets achieved by the representative.

Requirements

• 5 - 10 years experience in the commercial/industrial lighting sector
• Experience working in the project space
• Experience working with national retailers for lighting within their stores
• Experience working with Project Managers, Engineers, Architects etc on commercial and industrial buildings

Benefits

• Salary: market related
• Commission
• Fuel
• Company cellphone