Project Manager, IT Project Manager

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 08/10/2026

We are seeking a Project Manager to deliver agreed IT projects on time, within scope and within budget, with a clear plan, controlled change, measured performance and an escalation path when delivery is at risk.

The Project Manager plans, coordinates and delivers information technology projects across a mix of corporate systems and clinical systems. The role owns scope, schedule, budget, resources and stakeholder communication, and leads delivery through internal teams, third parties and vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties or vendors so projects are executed as planned.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives with the relevant stakeholders, and confirm technical feasibility.
• Ensure resources are available and allocated.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and cost.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and esaclate to management as needed.
• Mitigate constraints and remove bottlenecks through risk analysis.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Develop project plans and manage and monitor key information technology projects.
• Lead and oversee a team of professionals.
• Present at board level, including to CXO and CTO audiences.
• Apply business-development experience where it supports delivery and stakeholder outcomes.
• Lead delivery of IT technologies, including large-scale Microsoft and Oracle solutions.
• Work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Apply Scrum and Agile methods where the delivery approach requires them.
• Account for the different controls, stakeholders and operational impact of corporate systems and clinical systems.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager.
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related technical certification in project management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Experience in Scrum and Agile-related methodologies.
• Experience measuring project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.