Job Description

We are recruiting for an

SAP Project Manager

role, on a 12-months contract. The role is based in Johannesburg.

Key responsibilities:

Defining Project Scope:

Clearly outlining the project's objectives, deliverables, and boundaries.

Creating Project Plans

: Developing comprehensive plans that include timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets.

Identifying Risks:

Proactively identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.

Establishing Communication Plans:

Ensuring clear communication channels and reporting structures.

Leading and Motivating Teams:

Providing direction, guidance, and support to the project team.

Managing Resources:

Allocating and managing resources (human, financial, material) effectively.

Monitoring Progress:

Tracking project progress against the plan, identifying deviations, and taking corrective actions.

Managing Changes:

Handling changes to scope, schedule, or budget, ensuring they are properly documented and approved.

Ensuring Quality:

Ensuring all project deliverables meet the required quality standards.

Regular Reporting:

Providing regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues.

Managing Expectations

: Effectively managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring their needs are met.

Facilitating Communication:

Maintaining open and transparent communication channels within the project team and with stakeholders.

Project Completion

: Ensuring all project deliverables are completed and accepted.

Evaluation and Lessons Learned:

Conducting a thorough project evaluation and documenting lessons learned for future projects.

Minimum Technical Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum 3-year post matric tertiary qualification (Degree/Diploma) Project Management qualification - SAP Activate Project Manager certification. Post-graduate, PMP and/or Agile certification would be an added advantage. 5+ years of post-qualification experience in Project Management in SAP projects Deep understanding of SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, HCM, etc.), SAP architecture, project methodologies, and best practices and how they integrate within an organization. Experience facilitating workshops with technical and non-technical resources to document functional and nonfunctional solution requirements.

Essential

Skills required:

Management, organisational and people skills Strong leadership skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Assertive and confident Strong Stakeholder Relationship Management Working knowledge of MS Project. For more information please contact:

Dimpho Bogopa