Project Leader

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Role Purpose/Business Unit:


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Project management - and overseeing of multiple projects and programmes from initiation to completion and delivered on time, within budget and to prescribed quality standards. Stakeholder management through effective communication with vendors, project team members and with customers. Performance tracking, monitoring and reporting on status of projects, programmes and budgets.

Your responsibilities will include:


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Responsibilities



To develop plans, develop scope for and manage all aspects of projects, including but not limited to new site build projects, site upgrade projects, site hardening projects, power upgrade projects, IPM, access upgrade projects, etc. To lead and manage vendors and project teams through effective communication, clearly assigning tasks and providing support and guidance To identify potential risks, create a risk register and develop mitigation strategies to minimise project disruptions To creatively solve problems, challenges and obstacles arising during projects by finding solutions and making necessary adjustments to ensure the successful delivery of projects To monitor progress, ensure data integrity, prepare and present reports, including but not limited to project progress, budget tracking and control, efficiencies and improvement suggestions, etc.

Planning, development and coordination of projects



Determine and develop project scope of work Develop comprehensive project plans Coordinate project resources Set project timelines Confirm positive business case Monitor and control budgets Successfully execute projects

Stakeholder management



Identify key stakeholders Set up clear communication channels with all stakeholders Assign tasks to vendors and project teams Support and guide stakeholders towards the common goals Ensure effective information flow to Customers

Risk mitigation



Pro-actively identify potential project risks Develop measures to minimize project disruptions Identify and implement strategic changes to mitigate risk in the long term

Creative problem solving



Identify challenges, obstacles and problems as early as possible Ensure immediate intervention to manage each problem Investigate the best solution to each problem in collaboration with other stakeholders Implement the agreed solution Implement strategic changes to manage future problems of the same kind

Quality assurance, reporting and documents



Ensure projects meet business quality standards and guidelines and align with Customer requirements. Keep comprehensive record of project tasks and progress on Operational Support System tool Prepare and present project status reports Evaluate project outcomes and identify lessons learned for future projects Identify areas for improvement in processes and implement best practices

Key performance indicators



Deliver on MAST Services projects and programmes Engaged stakeholders Managed risks and solved problems

The ideal candidate for this role will have:


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3-year Degree/National Diploma e.g. BSc (Construction Management), BSc (Quantity Surveying), Project Management , BEng or similar (essential) Drivers Licence Code 08 (essential

Core competencies, knowledge and experience


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Competencies



Project Management Teamwork Risk Management Problem solving and decision making Stakeholder engagement Making timely and effective project decisions Conflict resolutio by handeling disagreements and disputes constructively.

Knowledge



Sound knowledge of project principles Knowledge of telecommunications - and construction environment and regulations Knowledge of Telecommunication Infrastructure

Experience



Three (3) years' experience in managing projects (essential) Telecommunications Infrastructure experience (essential) One (1) year experience in business management / finance / budget control (desirable)


Closing date for Applications:

02 July 2025

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The base location for this role is

Bryanston, Gauteng.





The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1453482
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned