Junior Project Manager

VACANCY | JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER | TYGER VALLEY, CAPE TOWN | PERMANENT

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Job Summary

An opportunity exists for a Junior Project Manager to join a growing financial services organisation and lead the delivery of assigned technology and business projects. The role requires an individual with IT project management experience, particularly in software development and delivery environments using agile ways of work. The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of low-to-medium complexity projects, lead project teams, manage stakeholder expectations, apply project governance standards, and escalate risks, issues, and decisions appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects to ensure agreed objectives are met, and deliverables are achieved within approved scope, timelines, cost parameters and quality standards.
• Work with business stakeholders to define project goals, success criteria and expected outcomes, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.
• Ensure projects remain aligned to agreed business objectives and PSG’s delivery priorities.
• Develop and maintain the project execution plan, including key milestones, dependencies, risks, actions and stakeholder commitments.
• Apply appropriate tools, templates and governance practices to maintain project control in line with the agreed project execution plan and PSG project management standards.
• Lead, direct and hold project team members accountable for assigned activities to ensure delivery remains on track and project success criteria are met.
• Monitor project performance, identify delivery risks early and drive corrective action where progress, quality or outcomes are at risk.
• Respond promptly and effectively to stakeholder needs, changes and requests within the agreed scope and governance framework of the project.
• Manage the project change control process, ensuring changes are assessed, documented, approved and communicated appropriately.
• Monitor project budgets, costs and resource impacts where applicable, escalating variances and decisions early.
• Manage the flow of project information between business stakeholders, delivery teams and project governance forums through regular meetings, written updates and formal reporting.
• Ensure project teams comply with agreed systems, processes, governance standards and reporting requirements.
• Prepare formal project progress reports, status updates and decision papers that provide timely, accurate and action-oriented information to stakeholders.
• Take a leading role in engaging with stakeholders, business representatives and delivery teams across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• 1–3 years’ proven experience as a Junior Project Manager, with responsibility for leading assigned projects, managing delivery activities and communicating effectively with project stakeholders.
• Experience leading or facilitating projects across multiple business areas, teams or divisions within an organisation.
• Exposure to PMBOK, PRINCE2 or a formal project management methodology would be advantageous.
• Exposure to Agile, Scrum or Kanban delivery practices would be advantageous.
• Understanding of IT systems, software products and software development delivery environments.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and implementation activities.
• Experience in the financial services industry would be advantageous.
• Relevant IT, business, project management or equivalent qualification.

Competencies:

• Delivery leadership and execution discipline
• Decision-making and escalation judgement
• Clear stakeholder communication
• Business and outcome orientation
• Influencing and driving accountability
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Planning, organising and attention to detail
• Learning agility and personal mastery
• Collaboration across business and delivery teams
• Initiative and proactive ownership

Remuneration & Benefits

How to apply: Candidates interested must apply on the PSG Careers website https://www.psg.co.za OR browse vacancies https://bit.ly/3bD2iAk by no later than 30 October 2026. By submitting your application, you are giving PSG Financial Services implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of your application, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.