Project Manager at South African Airways (SAA)

Job Purpose    

• The Project Manager will oversee the project management function and manage project execution of IT projects. The role entails taking responsibility for the project execution and delivery of a portfolio of large-scale IT Projects. The incumbent will ensure delivery of projects in support of the IT and Business strategies and design a project level execution roadmap and reporting dashboard. The role entails management of service provider staff that perform project management functions as well as stakeholders involved with project execution.

Principal Accountabilities    

• Establish project governance, methodologies and practices
• Contribute towards strategy definition, strategy design and project delivery alignment
• Oversees IT Demand management by effectively aligning business needs with available resources to maximise value
• Plan, organise and manage project deliverables within specified timelines
• Manage projects and operational resources (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, DevOps, Hybrid)
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule and budget
• Identify potential risks and develop risk management strategies
• Compile and manage internal and external project communication (project resources, SAA and 3rd parties)
• Integrate processes, people and technology to ensure alignment with project goals
• Facilitate communication and collaboration with project team members and stakeholders
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders
• Compile and present reports on project progress, milestones, risks and budgetary status to key stakeholders
• Manage project documentation and version control
• Utilises project computing and process management tools and software for successful execution of project management tasks
• Manage multiple defined projects simultaneously ensuring on time delivery within budget using set methodology
• Transform the project management function, by implementing innovative approaches, optimizing processes and leveraging technology
• Document project outcomes, successes, and areas for improvement

Qualifications & Experience    

• Bachelor's degree at NQF level 7 in Computer Science or Information Technology or a related field
• At least 3 - 5 years proven IT project management experience in a large organisation with multiple projects
• PMBOK and or Prince certification

Knowledge and Skills    

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• People Management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• An understanding and appreciation of the technology and applications development lifecycle
• Project life-cycle
• Project Management
• Business acumen
• Strong understanding of IT principles
• Stakeholder Management
• Influencing skills

Attributes    

• Stakeholder relationships
• Ethics and integrity
• Collaboration
• Teamworker
• Emotional intelligence
• Customer centric
• Facilitates change and innovation
• Flexibility and adaptability

Deadline:16th March,2026