Step into the inner circle of executive strategy with this exciting Project Manager opportunity in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is not your typical PM role, it’s a rare chance to operate at the strategic core of a fast-moving organisation, turning high-level vision into operational reality.
As Project Manager in the Office of the CEO, you’ll be the driving force behind critical initiatives that shape the company’s future. You’ll coordinate complex, cross-functional projects, ensure strategic alignment, and provide the leadership team with the clarity and visibility needed to make key decisions. This role demands precision, influence, and exceptional organisational skill, the kind that keeps every moving piece perfectly in sync.
Your key job responsibilities as the Project Manager in Johannesburg, South Africa will include:
• Coordinating and managing high-impact, cross-departmental projects aligned with executive priorities.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time delivery.
• Providing clear and concise executive reporting, dashboards, and updates to the CEO and COO.
• Facilitating collaboration and communication across business functions to maintain operational coherence.
• Identifying risks early, proposing actionable solutions, and ensuring effective escalation management.
• Providing strategic and operational support to the CEO’s office, including board presentations and executive briefs.
• Managing governance frameworks to ensure alignment across all executive-level initiatives.
• Leading project meetings, capturing decisions, and ensuring action points are tracked to completion.
Requirements for this Project Manager job in Johannesburg, South Africa:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification preferred).
• 5+ years’ experience managing strategic or cross-functional projects in a corporate or consulting environment.
• Proven success delivering multiple initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of organisational strategy, business operations, and stakeholder dynamics.
• Exceptional communication skills, with confidence engaging at senior executive level.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and professional maturity.
• Proficiency in tools such as Asana, Trello, MS Project, or Monday.com.
• Resilient, proactive, and highly organised with strong attention to detail.
If you’re ready to play a key role in driving executive execution and delivering measurable impact, this is your opportunity to make a difference where it truly counts. Apply now by sending your CV to contact@initiateinternational.com for this Project Manager job in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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