Project Manager (Logistics) (JHB Onsite) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• SERVE as the organisational engine of the broader Tech team, driving the execution of all technical projects across the business as the next Project Manager sought by a dynamic Logistics company.
• You will ensure that scoping, development, deployment, and adoption run rapidly and efficiently across client integrations, internal CRM systems, core platform modernisations, and infrastructure upgrades.
• The ideal candidate must have a recognised Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum Master) with preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field with at least 6 years’ experience with at least 2 years within a similar role including deep experience in agile delivery and managing multiple, concurrent technical projects.

DUTIES:

Drive Enterprise-Wide Tech Delivery –

• Manage the end-to-end execution of diverse technology projects across the entire Tech team, ensuring they are delivered on time, in full, and within budget.
• Oversee project lifecycles spanning client engagements, deployments, core system enhancements, and new digital product rollouts.

Enable Cross-Functional Collaboration –

• Act as the central coordinator between Development teams, Product Owners, business stakeholders, and Client-facing Integration Specialists.
• Build a culture of speed and accountability within Project teams, tracking milestones, managing sprint cycles, and removing delivery blockers daily.

Manage Risk, Resources and Quality –

• Maintain clear visibility and reporting on all ongoing tech pipelines for the CTO and executive team.
• Proactively manage project resources, mapping capacity across Developers, Analysts, and Support staff to maintain a steady flow of high-value delivery.

Drive Continuous Improvement Processes –

• Regularly review project delivery life cycles (scoping, building, testing, deploying) to identify bottlenecks and implement more efficient agile methodologies.
• Standardise project reporting and tracking tools to provide the executive team with real-time, transparent views of project health.

Stakeholder Communication and Alignment –

• Act as the primary point of escalation for project risks, proactively communicating mitigation strategies to both internal leadership and external clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Recognised Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum Master) is Non-Negotiable.

Experience/Skills –

• Minimum 6 years’ experience with at least 2 years within a similar role.
• Deep experience in agile delivery and managing multiple, concurrent technical projects.
• Experienced in managing distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced settings.
• Commercially minded, connects tech execution to bottom-line impact.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Delivers fast: Biased for action — prefers done over perfect.
• Empowers others: Builds capable, independent teams.
• Collaborates well: Works across departments and values input.
• Thinks customer-first: Solves real-world courier problems.
• Uses data: Backs decisions with facts and analytics.
• Stays humble: Open to learning, improving, and listening.