Project Manager Job at Rand Water Johannesburg

Reference Number : RAN251029-1
Job Title Project Manager
Portfolio Strategic Human Capital
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Gauteng
Location – Site Rietvlei
Closing Date : 2025/11/11

Job Advert Summary
Rand Water is currently looking for a Project Manager to facilitate the execution of business projects, play an active role in applying good governance to projects and to either directly project manager or operate as an advisor to projects that are mostly high-value and strategic in nature.

Minimum Requirements
A University degree in a related field.
Project/Quality Management qualification would be advantageous
Postgraduate qualification would be advantageous
4 -5 years’ experience Projects
Experience in a leadership role
Experience in Auditing
Quality Management of the Project Management cycle
Business skills and understanding of business processes

Primary Duties
Project planning of key deliverables and milestones are developed to determine the project steps, beneficiaries, timeframes, quality standards and budget.
Project communication through internal project reporting on key deliverables and administration
Resource management of different project roles of team members to perform project activities
Client and stakeholder management to build relationships and increase customer satisfaction
Project accounting and finance to ensure that project is executed within approved budget
Project communication by determining information and communication needs of stakeholders
Project Risk management by determining risks likely to affect the project, documenting the characteristics of each and procedures that will be used to manage risk throughout the project
Project quality management by monitoring project results to ensure that they comply with relevant quality standards to meet the quality expectations of the stakeholders.
Overall Project and general auditing activities
Quality assurance and compliance

Knowledge
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national scope.
Knowledge of workforce strategies
Knowledge of labour force strategies.
Have a solid understanding of the project life cycle
Document business requirements
Document functional requirements

Skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Demonstrate ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team setting
Good computer skills, proficient with MS office applications
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and within budget
Be able to coach and develop junior project office team members
Should be a self-starter and able to work on your own within broad guidelines on challenging assignments
Hands-on, practical and solution focused
Must enjoy solution implementation

Attitude
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Ability to use initiative to influence the strategic direction of training and development outcomes.
Deadline orientated
Performance driven
Professionalism

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