Senior Project Manager | Transnet Vacancies

Transnet Vacancies – Senior Project Manager: ICT – Vacancies

The Assistant Senior Project Manager oversees projects executed by various entities within or outside Transnet National Ports Authority, ensuring efficient planning, management, and implementation within stipulated timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.

They track project progress, reporting to the Programme Manager and business management, while adhering to established methodologies for project delivery and control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project scope, timelines, budget, resources, risks, and contracts, aligning with PMO standards.
• Collaborate with program managers and project sponsors to determine project goals and priorities.
• Select project team members and assign duties and responsibilities.
• Assist in developing Business Case/Project Execution/Feasibility study documents.
• Create a project charter, define completion criteria, and motivate the project team.
• Organize project work into manageable activity clusters and compile accurate project estimates.
• Develop project plans, analyze risks, establish contingency plans, and manage change control.
• Report on progress, budget, and change control, and oversee project documentation.
• Represent the project at meetings, escalate issues as needed, and ensure effective communication.
• Ensure proper closure and archiving of project records.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Information Technology or relevant equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, including 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Prince 2) preferred.

Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of project management principles, ICT governance, change management, financial management, and Agile Methodology.
• Strong communication skills, SAP environment familiarity, and business application knowledge.
• Resource and people management skills, problem-solving capabilities, and ability to deal with complexity.
• Interpersonal skills, financial and general management acumen, results-driven, and customer-oriented.

Equity Statement: Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in line with the organization’s Employment Equity Plan and Targets.