Project Manager - Commercial & Light Industrial | Pretoria at Salesworx Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

About the job

• Our client is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Project Manager to drive the execution of strategic initiatives within their growing commercial and light industrial business.
• This role is responsible for the daily, medium-, and long-term planning, direction, and performance of a team of five employees supporting the sales function. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in translating business strategy into measurable projects, improving operational efficiencies, and ensuring the successful delivery of key commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five employees, ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring objectives, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.
• Analyse business and sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Develop meaningful reports and dashboards that support strategic decision-making.
• Translate business strategy into practical, measurable workstreams with clear ownership and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Track project outcomes, evaluate effectiveness, and ensure continuous improvement by closing the project lifecycle.
• Drive commercial improvements through data-driven decision-making and process optimisation.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

Requirements
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate practical experience in the following

• Proven experience in project management, successfully managing projects from planning through implementation and completion.
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills, including extensive experience working with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical ability with the capability to convert complex data into actionable commercial insights and measurable improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic business objectives into structured, people-focused workstreams with measurable outcomes.
• Proven leadership and people management experience, including managing direct reports and influencing stakeholders across multiple departments and seniority levels.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities that drive business performance and profitability.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.

Desired Competencies

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented.
• Strong leadership and coaching ability.
• Excellent project planning and organisational skills.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of accountability and ownership.
• Professional, collaborative, and proactive approach.

Benefits

• Anticipated basic salary R40 – R45k per month, candidate dependent
• Discretionary annual incentive per KPI delivery and business performance
• 9% Company contribution to Old Mutual pension fund
• Company contribution to Momentum medical insurance
• Start date immediate