Project Manager at Discovery Limited

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:

• Managing delivery of internal development and business projects which span over multiple Discovery Connect departments and sales channels, ensuring that project objectives, deadlines, and business requirements are met.

• A sound knowledge of project management theory, and the key areas of project management Manage and maintain Discovery Connect operational requirements at Durban office.

• Resource planning to meet business needs – Office occupancy, hygiene and professionalism at the Durban office.

• Anaylse business processes, systems identify operational improvement or streamlining.

• Ongoing liaison and relationship building with various divisions within the organization and region.

• Promote a positive and proactive approach to compliance and risk management.

• Ability to grasp concepts of a technical nature quickly, with a sound understanding of the underlying business environment.

• Ability to multi-task, managing several projects concurrently.

• The ability to understand the big picture and strategic objectives, displaying organisational sensitivity.

• The ability to take ownership and display high levels of responsibility and initiative.

• Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal.

• Ability to manage people, with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Excellent facilitation, presentation and data management skills.

• A person who possesses strong leadership traits, who can work with minimum supervision.

• A high level of maturity and ability to handle oneself under pressure.

• A methodical problem solver with the ability to motivate and influence others to deliver.

• An even-tempered individual with a high degree of self-confidence, integrity and professionalism.

• An eagerness to organize and lead, showing discipline and pragmatism, drive and a sense of urgency.

• An enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development.

• Assertiveness coupled with flexibility and adaptability.

• A quality orientation with acute attention to detail.

Competencies

• Analytical

• Logical, analytical problem-solving ability.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Project management

• Ability to take accountability, responsibility and ownership.

• Able to take initiative and exercise sound judgment and decision making.

• Ability to work in a highly pressurized, target oriented environment.

• Strong business acumen.

• Ability to prioritise

• Strong quality orientation.

• Good organisational skills.

• Proactive.

• Ability to meet deadlines timeously

Qualification and Skills

• Tertiary Education preferable (BComm. / Project Management)

• Four – Six years operational management experience) in a target driven / call centre environment.

• Computer skills: Microsoft word; Advanced Excel; Powerpoint

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.