Ops Specialist: Project Management

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Date: 18 Dec 2024

Location: Kenilworth, Western Cape, ZA

Company: BCXP

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit Operations
Department  
Job grade S6

 

Core Description

Involved in the execution of large IT projects in accordance with the specified and agreed upon scope, timeframe, budget, and quality requirements.  To provide guidance and support to junior project staff. 

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

  • Provide input in project plans to determine scope and timeframes to ensure quality and successful project execution.  Produce detailed work plans with appropriate timelines, matching resources against project priorities.
  • Coordinate the delivery of multiple smaller projects to successful completion in accordance with scope, timeframe, and service level agreements. 
  • Monitor governance and quality of the projects in line with BCX regulation and policies. 
  • Provide onsite direction and guidance for fellow members where necessary to ensure timelines are met.
  • Track and report on project status and performance, project deliverables, dependencies, and timeframes.
  • Identify project risks and recommend action plans to counter risks to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
  • Document project management processes inclusive of minutes of meetings, progress reports and appropriate information collection and storage.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives to improve project delivery.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Attention to detail
Microsoft Office
Analytical and Problem Solving
Communication
Project Management

Core Behavioural Competencies

Job Match
Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
Following instructions & procedures
Working with people
Writing and Reporting
Deciding & Initiating Action

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Project Management or Business Administration
OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

Minimum 3-years’ experience with Project Management experience in managing projects in the Retail environment. Experience in leading project teams is advantageous.

Or 

Minimum 5 years work experience with Project Management experience in managing projects in the Retail environment.  Experience in leading project teams is advantageous.

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Prince2 or PMBOK or equivalent

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Level of Engagement : Engagement with internal and external clients

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Full-time Office Based position.
Billable