Job Description

At Ecowize, we rely on our IT systems to power the solutions that help us meet our goals. We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager who can join us on this journey, using his or her skills to helps us drive project delivery.
In this role, you will drive end-to-end project coordination, ensuring timeless, budgets and quality standards are met.
High Level Objectives: * Project Planning & Delivery

• Stakeholder & Communication Management
• Budgeting, Procurement & Vendor Management
• Risk, Compliance & Governance
• Technology Implementation & Change Management

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and deliver IT projects using recognized project management methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to defined scope and quality requirements.
• Maintain detailed project documentation including charters, plans, milestone certificates and closure reports.
• Engage and manage stakeholders across business units to ensure alignment on project requirements, prioritisation and dependencies.
• Provide regular project updates, dashboards and reports to management and steering committees.
• Facilitate workshops, stand-ups and project review sessions.
• Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking and variance management.
• Coordinate procurement activities, vendor quotations, and evaluation of project-related services.
• Manage vendor deliverables and ensure contractual SLAs are met for project components.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies with mitigation plans.
• Ensure IT projects follow company governance processes, security standards and POPIA aligned data handling requirements.
• Maintain alignment with IT operational, cybersecurity and architectural guidelines.
• Coordinate system rollouts, upgrades, integrations and migrations.
• Ensure proper testing, training, documentation and user adoption activities are performed.
• Support business readiness activities, rollout planning and controlled go-live execution.

Minimum Requirements:

• NDip IT, BTech IT, BSc IT or similar
• PMP or equivalent advanced project qualification
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, CAPM)
• PMP or equivalent advanced project qualification
• ITIL Foundation
• 5+ Years IT Project Management experience
• Previous experience managing technology-enabled change projects
• Proven experience delivering ERP/CRM/Infrastructure projects
• Experience working in a service-intensive organisation
• Hands-on experience with Agile or hybrid delivery frameworks
• Experience managing vendors and multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)
• Solid knowledge of IT systems implementation and integration
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, and security basics
• Sound understanding of POPIA and data governance considerations
• Proven knowledge of Business process analysis & requirements gathering
• Understanding of Change management principles

The successful incumbent will have the following skillset:

• Project planning, scheduling, and coordination
• Risk, issue, and dependency management
• Strong communication & stakeholder engagement
• Vendor negotiation & contract management
• Business analysis & requirements facilitation
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language
• Documentation and reporting skills

The Company is committed to complying with legislation and to meet strategic goals regarding to employment equity.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting your personal information, you agree that this information will be handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013). The closing date for internal applications is 18 February 2026. Remember to inform your direct line manager should you be interested in this opportunity.
NOTE: If you have not received a response from us within 14-days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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