Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join Africa’s leading financial & healthcare services company as they drive digital transformation across Africa as part of a major global expansion.

This is a 12-month contract based in Cape Town (hybrid), the rate on offer is R500 per hour.

THE COMPANY

Africa’s top provider of financial and healthcare solutions, this organisation is in the midst of a significant digital transformation. You’ll deliver large-scale software development projects that will redefine how the business operates across multiple divisions. With global expansion underway, this role offers the chance to shape delivery of critical digital initiatives and establish yourself as a key stakeholder in one of SA’s most high-performing, delivery-driven environments.

THE ROLE

As Project Manager, you’ll lead digital transformation programmes with a strong focus on large-scale software development projects. You’ll take initiatives from ideation through delivery, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and aligned with business goals.

Your key responsibilities will include managing end-to-end project lifecycles, building business cases, driving Agile delivery, and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet critical milestones. You’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality execution of transformative IT projects that underpin the company’s global expansion.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project Management Certification (Prince 2, PMP, CAPM, PMBOK, etc)

4+ years Project Management experience

Strong experience with Agile methodologies

Proven track record delivering large-scale software development projects

Experience in enterprise-scale environments (complex stakeholder management, multiple systems/business units, etc).