49 Technical Project jobs in South Africa
Technical Project Manager
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At Trustonic our products are making a difference across the world. One moment we’re ensuring low-income families worldwide can access the life-changing benefits of an internet-enabled smartphone. The next we’re protecting the safety and integrity of the vehicles we drive and the devices we care about.
Company Description
At Trustonic our products are making a difference across the world. One moment we’re ensuring low-income families worldwide can access the life-changing benefits of an internet-enabled smartphone. The next we’re protecting the safety and integrity of the vehicles we drive and the devices we care about.
We pride ourselves on living by the Trustonic culture code, a blueprint for our journey that recognises that great working environments don’t guarantee success, but bad ones almost always ensure failure.
Working here, you’ll find a company that celebrates its diversity and is looking to do the right thing: for each other, the community and the planet. We believe in equal opportunities and take to heart the old African proverb ’If you only want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together’.
We work flexibly when and where we’re at our best, but regardless of how you choose to work, we’ll make sure you feel like one of the team.
Click here if you would like to find out more about Trustonic's culture code.
If you would like to work in a fast-moving global technology company, with great ambition, then we’d love to hear from you!
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We’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our Program Management & Operations (PMO) Team.
A Bit About The Team And What You'll Deliver.
The Program Management & Operations (PMO) Team is responsible for planning and delivering several product lines and Professional Services projects for various customers. As the Technical Project Manager, you will be in charge of managing, coordinating and overseeing some customer facing and internal projects related to one program. Some projects require a deep technical understanding and the ability to explain technically complex topics to a broader audience. You will also be involved in operational activities: procurement, suppliers management, costs, budgets, documents and reports. This involves close interactions with related product, engineering, QA, architecture, PMO, sales, finance teams and reporting via the PMO organisation.
As the Technical Project Manager , your main responsibilities include:
- Initiating & Planning projects within a program
- Organise project kick-off
- Determine and define project scope and objectives
- Foresee resources needs to reach the objectives
- Facilitate project planning by prioritising tasks, identifying dependencies and work packages, setting deadlines and deliverables
- Propose and oversee timelines for the projects
- Executing projects within a program
- Manage detailed and high-level project schedules and plans
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Operationally manage and coordinate internal and external resources efficiently
- Liaise with product managers and other PMO colleagues to translate internal and customers roadmap and requirements into engineering plans, processes
- Ensure plan accuracy and manage the associated risks
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget and quality
- Provide regular project updates to various stakeholders
- Communicate, report and collaborate consistently with other managers, suppliers, customers and contractors
- Operational oversight, Monitoring & Controlling projects within a program
- Monitor and track progress, change requests, risks
- Assist with daily operational activities
- Facilitate & coordinate procurement activities
- Liaise with and manage relationships with suppliers
- Plan purchase orders and check invoices
- Prepare & maintain operations documents & reports
- Report and escalate to management as needed
- Measure performance and propose improvements
- Review processes and ensure efficiency
- Contribute to ISMS, GDPR, ISO9001 and ISO27001 processes and procedures
- Review budget and reassess costs with PnL owners
- Closing projects
- Perform due diligence for necessary processes
- Assess the strengths and the weakness and possibly organize a post-mortem
- Use program/project management best practices, standards
- Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders and executives
As a Technical Project Manager you:
- have worked at a project/program coordination/management position before and have been able to plan big internal and customers challenges in a time constrained landscape using a limited number of resources
- are familiar with complex technologies landscape or security software
- are a team player
- are able to thrive in a dynamic, constantly evolving, small team environment
- are prepared to invest whatever effort is required to get the job done
- operate with integrity and transparency and conduct business in a proper manner
- have good creative intelligence
- are tenacious with a problem-solving approach
- are organised, rigorous and autonomous
As a Technical Project Manager you have the following skills/experience/knowledge:
- A high degree of natural ability to be organised and organise others with influencing or external leadership skills
- Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
- Interpersonal communication skills with expertise in distilling complicated topics to a broader audience internally (product management, exec team, broader engineering team, finance,) and externally (customers, suppliers, contractors)
- Strong negotiation/mediation skills
- Ability to motivate and drive focus for internal/external people not under direct reporting
- Ability to problem-solve any challenge with creativity, organisation and patience
- Strong ability to understand technically SaaS cloud based platforms (ideally on AWS), software development and migration projects
- Ability to work in an international environment with distributed teams all around the world
- Fluency in English is required as it is the business language in the Company
- Fluency in the main regional/local languages is also required
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle
- Knowledge of PRINCE 2 or PMBOK is a plus
- Knowledge of Agile approach: Scrum, Nexus
- Knowledge of Scaled Agile frameworks: Scrum of Scrums is a plus
- Knowledge of AWS cloud
- Experience with cloud-to-cloud migration customers facing projects
- Experience with Datawarehouse systems and associated data migration projects
- Knowledge & practical use of ISO9001, ISO27001, GDPR standards is a plus
- Use of JIRA Advanced Roadmap, MS Project or similar PPM/project management tools
- Use of recent version of Microsoft Office tools
- Awareness of security software and practices
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, business or project management
- Master’s degree in software engineering / project management, or equivalent experience preferred
Trustonic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any grounds. We empower, engage, enable and value differences between people, including; different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations, with differences in education, backgrounds, skill sets, experiences and knowledge .
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- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Project Management and Information Technology
- Industries Technology, Information and Internet
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Western Cape, South Africa | Posted on 21/05/2025
Ontec has a diverse team made up of innovative and competent individuals. The company not only drives performance for employees to excel on a professional and personal level but rewards this performance. People here are satisfied, challenged and happy, which makes it a perfect working environment.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced individual to join our Operations team and lead cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute during the pre-project lifecycle and take full ownership of customer delivery projects. Responsibilities include overseeing project schedules, performance, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.
Strong project management and technical skills are essential, as the role requires balancing multiple priorities and managing stakeholder expectations. This is an outcome-driven position, focused on delivering results rather than managing tasks.
Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):- Oversee all data preparation and collection for the project.
- Get involved, hands-on, to deliver on contractual deliverables and outcomes.
- Utilize project management methodologies in the development and execution of project plans, schedules, budgets, control points, risk assessment and monitoring, resource allocation, and status reporting.
- Responsible for day-to-day scope management, including meetings, status coordination, schedule and project plan, and project financials.
- Develop project documentation, dashboards, and formal project updates.
- Lead all interactions with service providers and customers.
- Foster a strategic image of the company's capability.
- Inform management of any deviations from set schedule, scope, and budget, with suggestions on how to bring the project back on track.
- Multi-task across all project-related activities and multiple projects.
- Actively participate in solution design, testing, and training.
- Comply with Solution Delivery and corporate policies/procedures.
- Protect Ontec and customer information assets to safeguard confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Interact with various stakeholders, such as sales, systems engineering, service providers, customers, product development, and other cross-functional teams.
- A minimum of 5 years project management experience.
- Professional membership (PMI/PMSA) is advantageous.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Project is essential.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to travel (nationally and/or internationally).
- Experience within the utility industry (advantageous).
- Exposure to software projects and international work experience (advantageous).
Technical Project Manager
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- Master Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) or PRINCE2® Practitioner strongly recommended
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI-ACP® for Agile-focused environments
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) minimum baseline for cloud understanding
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) preferred for deeper technical collaboration
- ITIL® v3 or ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification for service-oriented delivery and governance
- ISO 27000, other IT security Training
- 58 years of experience in IT project management , including:
- Cloud projects (preferably Azure)
- Networking or infrastructure rollouts
- Software implementation or integration
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams across multiple disciplines (cloud, DevOps, infrastructure, applications)
- Strong understanding of:
- Azure services and architecture (IaaS, PaaS, VMs, networking, security)
- Enterprise networking concepts (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, DNS, load balancers)
- IT service management and delivery models
- Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall project methodologies
- Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget in dynamic or large enterprise environments
- Ability to manage vendors, contracts, and third-party services
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills , both technical and business-facing
- Comfortable with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Trello)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset , especially in mixed technical-functional roles
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, version control, and Agile methodologies is a plus
- 58 years of experience in IT project management , including:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects , including cloud solutions (Azure), software deployments, infrastructure rollouts, and network upgrades.
- Serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders , ensuring clear communication, goal alignment, and project transparency.
- Drive projects to successful completion by managing scope, timelines, risks, resources, and budgets while maintaining high technical quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and integration of cloud-based and on-prem IT services within complex enterprise environments.
Technical Project Manager
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- 7+ Years enterprise server support
- Strong background on severs technologies and storage.
Qualifications:
- Relevant IT qualification
- Diploma (NQF Level 6) or higher
Technical Project Manager
Posted 25 days ago
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- Co-ordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to ensure efficient execution of projects;
- Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and budget;
- Ensure resource availability and allocation;
- Develop a detailed project plant to track progress;
- Report and escalate to management as needed;
- Regular feedback to the operations and/or branch manager;
- Manage the relationship with client and all stakeholders involved;
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks;
- Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors;
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation;
- Ensure adherence to the agreement between the client and the company;
Preferred qualifications/attributes/skills:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification;
- PSIRA registered;
- Tertiary qualification or diploma in the field of engineering for technical project managers would be
- advantageous;
- Proven work experience as a project manager in the technology and electronic security sector is essential;
- Sound knowledge and understanding of CCTV, Cathexis systems and access control;
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Proven track record in the electronic security industry;
- Drivers license and own vehicle;
- Clean disciplinary, criminal and credit record;
Technical Project Lead
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Western Cape, South Africa | Posted on 21/05/2025
Ontec has a diverse team made up of innovative and competent individuals. The company not only drives performance for employees to excel on a professional and personal level but rewards this performance. People here are satisfied, challenged and happy, which makes it a perfect working environment.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced individual to join our Operations team and lead cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute during the pre-project lifecycle and take full ownership of customer delivery projects. Responsibilities include overseeing project schedules, performance, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.
Strong project management and technical skills are essential, as the role requires balancing multiple priorities and managing stakeholder expectations. This is an outcome-driven position, focused on delivering results rather than managing tasks.
Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):- Oversee all data preparation and collection for the project.
- Get involved, hands-on, to deliver on contractual deliverables and outcomes.
- Utilize project management methodologies in the development and execution of project plans, schedules, budgets, control points, risk assessment and monitoring, resource allocation, and status reporting.
- Responsible for day-to-day scope management, including meetings, status coordination, schedule and project plan, and project financials.
- Develop project documentation, dashboards, and formal project updates.
- Lead all interactions with service providers and customers.
- Foster a strategic image of the company's capability.
- Inform management of any deviations from set schedule, scope, and budget, with suggestions on how to bring the project back on track.
- Multi-task across all project-related activities and multiple projects.
- Actively participate in solution design, testing, and training.
- Comply with Solution Delivery and corporate policies/procedures.
- Protect Ontec and customer information assets to safeguard confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Interact with various stakeholders, such as sales, systems engineering, service providers, customers, product development, and other cross-functional teams.
- A minimum of 5 years project management experience.
- Professional membership (PMI/PMSA) is advantageous.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Project is essential.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to travel (nationally and/or internationally).
- Experience within the utility industry (advantageous).
- Exposure to software projects and international work experience (advantageous).
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LOOKING FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS WHO ARE BASED IN SOUTH AFRICA CANDIDATES
Position : Technical Project Manager
Working Schedule : 9a-5p EST
Salary Range : SA $4,500-$5,500 (the final salary will be determined by the candidate's level of experience and at the discretion of the client)
About The Role
We're looking for a Technical Project Manager who will be the operational engine behind our product development and customer success enablement. While our founders maintain ownership of product strategy, roadmap, and design, you'll be the person who transforms vision into reality through meticulous execution and internal team enablement.
Key Responsibilities
Development Cycle Management
- Own the day-to-day tracking of our development sprints and releases
- Maintain detailed project documentation and status updates
- Coordinate between engineering, design, and product to ensure smooth execution
- Identify and proactively address blockers
- Help with technical documentation for features and APIs
- Manage the QA process and coordinate bug tracking/resolution
- Configure new features for customer accounts based on CS team requirements
- Create feature setup guides and training materials for the CS team
- Record demo videos and training sessions for each new feature release
- Track feature adoption across customer base and report on rollout progress
- Maintain a feature enablement tracker showing which customers have which features
- Coordinate with CS team to ensure every customer gets exposed to relevant new capabilities
- Set up customer environments with new features and custom configurations
- Create and maintain internal playbooks for feature implementation
- Train sales and CS teams on new features and technical capabilities
- Run weekly product update sessions highlighting what's new and what's coming
- Develop and maintain internal knowledge base of features, configurations, and best practices
- Act as the technical point of contact for non-engineering teams
- Create technical FAQ documents and troubleshooting guides
- Maintain our product analytics and usage tracking systems
- Coordinate beta programs and feature rollouts
- Help prioritize bug fixes and minor feature requests based on customer impact
- 5+ years of experience in technical project management, product operations, or implementation roles
- Strong technical aptitude - comfortable with software configuration and basic troubleshooting
- Excellent documentation and training material creation skills
- Experience with project management tools (Jira, Linear, Asana, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Analytical mindset with ability to track and report on adoption metrics
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
- Experience with B2B SaaS products
- Experience with CRM systems
- SQL or basic data analysis skills
- Experience at an early-stage startup (Series A or earlier)
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Project Management and Information Technology
- Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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