Business Operations Junior Project Manager (6-12 Month Contract) at talentCRU Proprietary Limited

Role Purpose

To implement, project manage and deliver on commercial initiatives / projects for the various CBU portfolios. Support, monitor and coordinate business priorities in terms of key deliverables, strategic projects and business operations

Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities

• Monitor progress against assigned strategic initiatives and deliverables
• Prepare/review correspondence, newsletters, reports and presentations as required
• Work with stakeholders across the business unit to ensure delivery of business priorities
• Compilation of material/briefing packs for respective meetings.
• Support stakeholder engagement both internally and externally
• Arrange and coordinate events as may be required from time to time
• Administrative support, including meeting minutes and tracking of actions

Competencies

• Motivated and self-driven individual
• Strong Administration skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Analytical thinking
• Proven experience working in an operational environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Visio and Word
• Team player, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Deciding and initiating action
• Ability to plan and organise daily work
• Ability to follow instructions and procedure

Technical / Professional (Minimum requirements)
Education:

• Relevant 3 year degree/National diploma in Business or Engineering (inclusive of a Project Management component) or related advantageous
• NQF level 5 project management qualification accredited by a recognized Project Management institute advantageous

Job Knowledge:

• Understanding of governance and decision making across the business
• Project management methodologies and tools
• Fundamentals understanding of Business processes
• Understanding of the ICT Market and in particular, Telecommunications products, services, technologies, and business processes
• A minimum of 2-3 years in telecommunications operational environment