Project Manager at Faircape Group

Job Description

• At the Faircape Group, we’re more than a collection of companies — we’re a dynamic ecosystem driving progress across industries that matter. With interests spanning Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications, Utility Management, Renewable Energy, Security, Construction, and Property Management, we are continuously evolving, building, and improving the environments and services that support thousands of people every day.
• As our organisation continues to grow, we are looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to join our Group team based in Claremont, Cape Town.
• This is a permanent role that will work across multiple Faircape Group entities including Inpower, WUS, Faircom, Construction, IT, and CCTV/Security divisions, supporting operational and strategic projects from planning through to implementation and execution.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in improving project visibility, accountability, coordination, systems, and execution across the business.

The role requires someone who is highly structured, able to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously, and confident driving projects in fast-paced operational environments.

Why Join Us?

• Above-market salary package with quarterly performance bonuses rewarding your contribution and impact
• Flexible working hours with manager-approved flexi-time to support work-life balance
• Complimentary barista-made coffee and subsidised snacks at our modern Claremont office
• Discounted Faircom fibre packages for employees
• Opportunity to work across multiple industries and be involved in large-scale, high-impact operational projects
• Join a stable, growing organisation that values long-term career growth and internal development
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive environment where initiative and ideas are valued
• Be part of a well-resourced team that drives innovation and operational excellence across the Faircape Group

Role Overview

• The Project Manager will assist with implementation, driving and coordinating projects across various Faircape Group entities. The role will focus heavily on project tracking, programme implementation and coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting, accountability management, and ensuring projects remain on track within agreed timelines.
• This individual will help create structure and visibility around projects while working closely with operational teams, leadership, and key stakeholders across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple projects across various Faircape Group entities including Inpower, WUS, Construction, Faircom, IT, and CCTV/Security projects
• Assist with the implementation, coordination, and tracking of operational and strategic initiatives across the Group
• Identify high-priority and critical projects and drive them through to completion within agreed timelines
• Review and improve current project management systems and workflows, while assisting with the implementation of new systems and processes to improve project tracking, visibility, accountability, and reporting across the Group 
• Manage project plans, trackers, timelines, status reports, dashboards, and reporting structures
• Identify risks, delays, bottlenecks, and escalation points, and ensure accountability across departments and stakeholders
• Facilitate project meetings, follow-up actions, and progress reporting to management
• Ensure deadlines, milestones, and deliverables are achieved
• Work closely with management teams and departments to ensure alignment and smooth project execution
• Assist with improving project management processes, systems, workflows, SOP coordination, and operational rollouts
• Support change management and implementation of new operational initiatives

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications: 

Relevant tertiary qualification such as:

• BCom in Project Management
• BCom in Business Management
• BCom in Operations Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Diploma in Project or Operations Management

Formal Project Management certification would be highly advantageous, particularly:

• PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Agile or Scrum Certification

Experience: 

• Proven experience in a Project Management or Project Coordination role
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong administrative and reporting ability
• Experience working with project management systems and tracking tools
• Experience within operationally complex or multi-entity businesses would be advantageous

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised and structured
• Strong ability to prioritise and manage deadlines
• Excellent follow-through and accountability management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work across multiple departments and personalities
• Proactive and solution-driven
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with changing priorities
• Ability to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and process improvements
• Strong reporting and analytical skills
• Professional, adaptable, and resilient
• Able to drive projects and keep momentum moving

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record.
• Clear credit and criminal record.
• Two written references.