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The Development Project Manager (DPM) will be responsible for leading a team of software developers, utilising the Scrum/Agile methodology to manage team performance, behaviour, productivity, and project delivery. This client-facing role requires frequent communication and updates to both internal and external clients regarding project status.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Management

• Efficiently manage backlog grooming, sprint planning, estimates, and burn down reports to ensure timely project delivery.
• Maintain a 70% sprint efficiency rate by closely monitoring and managing team capacity.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables by keeping UAT failures below 5% for each deployment.
  
  

• Provide regular progress reports and present the status of team deliverables (Sprint Burn Down Reports) in weekly operations meetings.
• Manage client expectations, respond to escalations, and provide timely updates as agreed upon.
  
  

• Set individual employee goals and conduct performance evaluations to ensure team members are meeting expectations.
• Monitor productivity and time logging to ensure efficient use of resources.
  
  

• Proficient in capacity and sprint planning.
• Experience with task tracking tools such as JIRA/Confluence.
• Familiar with Scrum principles and SAFe methodology for tracking, capacity planning, efficiency planning, and ceremonies.
• Adept at working under pressure.
• Proactive and highly motivated.
• Excellent customer relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of coding languages and principles.
• Conflict management skills.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes.
• Experience with performance management.
• Strong resource planning, project management, and organisational skills.
• Excellent professional communication skills, both oral and written.
  
  

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a team leadership role.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a software development environment.
• IT-related qualification.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum.
• Experience in the retail industry preferred.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Desktop Computing Software Products

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Direct message the job poster from Network Contracting Solutions -a division of ADvTECH Resourcing

Senior IT Operations Manager / Project Manager

Job Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Operations Manager with a strong background in IT infrastructure, hardware, and project management, ideally gained within the Banking, Investment Banking, or Financial Services sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day IT operations, managing infrastructure projects, and ensuring the availability, performance, and security of the organization's IT systems. This role requires a strategic leader who can align technology operations with business objectives while delivering high-quality IT services to support critical business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the IT operations team, ensuring the optimal performance of all IT infrastructure, hardware, and systems.
• Lead IT infrastructure projects, including hardware upgrades, server installations, network improvements, and disaster recovery planning.
• Collaborate with senior management to define IT strategies that align with business goals and ensure the effective delivery of IT services across the organization.
• Manage system availability, security, and performance, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and best practices.
• Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and SLAs to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and manage infrastructure-related incidents, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations.
• Oversee budgeting and resource allocation for IT infrastructure projects, ensuring cost efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for IT operations processes, identifying and mitigating risks, optimizing system performance, and enhancing scalability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security standards, particularly in the Banking and Financial Services sectors.
• Collaborate with vendors and external partners to procure and maintain IT infrastructure, hardware, and services.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in IT operations management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role within the Banking, Investment Banking, or Financial Services sectors.
• Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, data centers, and hardware systems.
• Strong project management experience, with a track record of successfully delivering IT infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
• Expertise in IT service management (ITSM) and ITIL frameworks.
• Experience in managing IT budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement processes.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and experience implementing security protocols in IT infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Key Skills:

• IT Infrastructure Management
• Hardware & Systems Management
• Project Management (PMP/Prince2 certification preferred)
• IT Service Management (ITIL)
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
• Incident & Problem Management
• Budgeting & Resource Allocation

Keywords: IT Operations, Infrastructure, Hardware, Banking, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Project Management, ITIL, Cybersecurity, Server Management, Network Administration, IT Strategy, Service Delivery.

Contact me at the detail below.

Thank you,

Theresa Steenkamp

Key Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutions

tsteenkamp at networkcontracting c.o.z.a.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Investment Banking, Banking, and Financial Services

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The key function of this position is to be a network and server engineer, with specific focus on cybersecurity.

This role is responsible for developing and implementing secure network solutions, carrying out assessments and penetration testing with remediation, managing audit / intrusion and security technology systems, architecting, and engineering / developing trusted systems into secure systems.

This role will be responsible for design, implementation and support of NAC solutions, Firewall Management, SIEM and SOC solutions and vendor management, switching & server architecture and solutions, encryption solutions, MFA solutions, assist with IoT device security, wifi solutions.

Note : this role has a requirement to support all sites.

Therefore, it includes occasional travel to DBN and CPT, in addition to local travel in Johannesburg between sites.

Type : Full-time | Salary : Open, based on experience and value-add

Were looking for a results-driven solar sales and project leader to take ownership of the full commercial sales cycle from sourcing and closing deals to overseeing project execution. This role is ideal for a seasoned solar professional with an existing customer base or strong industry network . If you currently run a solar business or have a portfolio of clients but are limited by delivery, scale, or financing this is your opportunity to grow with a well-resourced team.

What Youll Do

• Build and manage a robust pipeline of high-value (50350 kWp) C&I solar CAPEX projects
• Leverage your existing network and portfolio to generate new business and close deals
• Lead client engagements from site visit and technical design to proposal and contract
• Oversee the full project lifecycle : permitting, procurement, installation coordination, and client communication
• Work closely with municipalities in Gauteng to ensure grid compliance and approvals

What Were Looking For

Youll Thrive If You.

Ready to bring your network, skills, and vision into a high-impact environment?

Apply now or get in touch to explore further.

An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to “doing good” for society, they are renowned for their ethics, upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge, this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make a real difference to the greater good of society. While this organisation has deep funding and you will earn well, it is best suited to those who have a strong social conscience and humanitarian interests.

What you will be doing :

• Lead day-to-day operations and overall delivery of a new, education-focused programme.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure milestones are met.
• Coordinate efforts across government departments, technical experts, and partners for smooth implementation.
• Proactively track progress and address operational challenges.
• Serve as the main point of contact for provincial and national stakeholders.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships to support cross-sector collaboration.
• Align programme activities with broader initiatives through steering committee engagement.
• Contribute to the design, piloting, and refinement of digital tools, including data collection instruments, dashboards, and reporting systems.
• Work with technical partners to ensure tools are intuitive, scalable, interoperable, and meet functional requirements.
• Deliver structured training for officials at provincial, district, and school levels.
• Embed knowledge and tools within government systems to promote long-term sustainability.
• Create practical manuals and toolkits to support institutionalisation and scale-up.
• Use an adaptive approach, applying lessons learned to improve implementation.
• Pilot and refine tools and strategies based on feedback and evidence.
• Draft clear, insightful reports for donors, government stakeholders, and partners.

What our client is looking for :

• Relevant Honours Degree in a related field (Education, Health, Public Policy, Computer Science etc.).
• 5 - 8 years in project management within the education, public health, technology development sector.
• Proven success working in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience managing and implementing data or technology-based development projects.
• Familiarity with tools such as Stata, R, or Power BI.
• Experience with evaluation and education assessments would be an advantage.
• Fluency in a South African language other than English will be a strong advantage.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Senior Project Manager • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

iqbusiness is seeking an experiencedProject Manager for contracting opportunity within Financial services.

This role is focused on leading strategic initiatives, with a specific emphasis oncredit risk-related projects . The ideal candidate will bring deep domain knowledge, strong delivery capability, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and operational landscapes.

You will be responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of projects that impact credit risk frameworks, systems, and processes—ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

• Minimum of5 years’ solid Project Management experience, with at least3 years in banking or financial services
• Proven experience incredit risk-related projects, such as:
  • Credit risk policy and framework implementation
  • Credit scoring and decisioning systems
  • Basel, IFRS 9, or regulatory compliance initiatives
  • Credit lifecycle process optimisation
• Strong understanding of banking operations, risk management, and regulatory environments
• Advanced stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills
• Budget management and multi-team coordination experience
• Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Familiarity with business and process analysis in financial contexts
• Hybrid working model
• Must be open to contracting

• Engage with risk, credit, and business stakeholders to define project scope and objectives
• Develop project plans, resource models, and delivery timelines
• Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Align project outcomes with regulatory and strategic goals

• Lead cross-functional teams including risk, IT, compliance, and business units
• Manage delivery of credit risk systems, frameworks, and process enhancements
• Coordinate testing, data migration, and integration activities
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and executive sponsors

• Ensure successful handover to operations/support teams
• Finalize documentation and training materials
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned
• Close procurement and contract arrangements

• Matric
• Formal qualification in Project / Program Management
• Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Finance, Risk, or related field
• Certified PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or SAFe credentials advantageous
• Knowledge of credit risk frameworks and banking regulations preferred

Manage strategic programs and projects (both in SA and internationally).

Interface with internal and external customers for all project deliverables.

Participate in meetings and work closely with Functional Managers.

Coordinate and prioritize workload to meet project milestones.

Collect and analyse project metrics.

Identify improvement actions and process controls.

Communicate key status information to stakeholders.

Communicate program, quality, and operations reviews to Senior Management.

Manage project challenges and implement strategies to resolve issues and meet milestones.

Plan and execute configuration, risk, and supply chain management.

Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Develop, maintain, and improve project management processes, metrics, and tools.

Lead project closure activities.

Capture, incorporate, and communicate lessons learned within assigned projects and cross-functional teams.

Continuously refine a project management definition that is recognizable as leading in the industry.

B Degree / equivalent.

Min. 3 years’ Project Management experience.

Excellent understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and associated tools.

Strong project planning and tracking capability.

Strong risk and issues management, causal analysis, decision analysis / resolution capability.

Able to interface with cross-functional teams / customers.

Able to negotiate and meet project commitments.

Proactive.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Able to resolve conflict.

Situational travel based on project needs (<10%).

Strong customer-focused project management background.

Able to plan, execute, monitor, and control multiple projects throughout the customer deployment and internal manufacturing lifecycle.

Detail-oriented.

Highly motivated.

Able to resolve challenges and meet project milestones.

Ensure a high customer quality experience.

By applying for this position, you consent in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) to your personal information being obtained, utilised, and stored by the Company through inter alia, reference checks, credit checks, and trace reports.

Should you not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Project Manager applies professional principles, practices, and techniques to develop and direct project schedules to ensure satisfactory completion of projects (within time, budget, and quality). This role has full responsibility across all assigned projects and manages stakeholder satisfaction, definition, planning, monitoring, and other aspects of these projects.

Required outputs: functional

• Resource allocation and monitoring across all projects to ensure maximum efficiency of applied resources within all projects that are in execution.
• Advise and guide the initiation of new projects through the completion and approval of the relevant feasibility studies.
• Follow DetNet policies, procedures, and project flow process according to DetNet processes, ensuring all gate requirements are met.
• Continuous improvement - monitor the execution of projects through the DetNet Design Process on an ongoing basis, identifying possible areas of improvement and manage the implementation of the agreed-upon improvements.
• Responsible for the entire project journey from requirements/feasibility (Phase 0) concept through to handover to channel partner/customer or supplier.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables to ensure the entire project team thoroughly understands the objectives and deliverables.
• Manage and lead, through a collaborative process with project stakeholders and resources, the planning and implementation of projects.
• Manage the verification and approval of external resource timesheets and expenses, and sign-off of subcontractors’ invoices and payments.
• Liaise closely with the management team of external contractors/development teams to ensure project goals are achieved.

We are seeking South AfricanSenior Project Managers with deep expertise in managing utility-scale Solar PV projects under EPC or IPP frameworks . This is a 12 to 24month contract assignment and potential opportunities after the project – offering the opportunity to drive the execution of major renewable energy infrastructure projects in South Africa.

You will be responsible for overseeing all phases of project delivery, from mobilisation and construction to final commissioning, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

• Full ownership of EPC / IPP solar PV project execution from site mobilisation to grid connection
  

• Manage and coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities
  

• Lead cross-functional teams including contractors, consultants, engineers, and HSE
  

• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and quality metrics
  

• Conduct regular site visits and oversee construction progress
  

• Engage with stakeholders, landowners, utilities (e.g. Eskom), and regulatory bodies
  

• Ensure project compliance with national standards, grid code, and permitting requirements
  

• Report progress and risks to senior management and investors
  

• Drive resolution of technical and operational challenges
  

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or Project Management
  

• Minimum 10 years’ project management experience , with at least 5 years in utility-scale PV
  

• Proven track record in EPC or IPP project environments in South Africa
  

• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera), and contract management
  

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  

• Experience working with Eskom and/or municipal grid authorities is highly beneficial
  

• Willingness to be based in and travel cpt oR site as Travel is required