Governance Effectiveness Project Manager​/Supervisor; Hybrid

Introduction

An established professional services firm is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and strategic Project Supervisor to lead Director Effectiveness and Governance Performance projects. This role blends project management, corporate governance advisory, client relationship management, and team leadership to ensure high-quality delivery, operational efficiency, and exceptional client experiences.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, client-facing environments and demonstrates strong leadership, organisational acumen, and governance expertise, making it suitable for professionals from corporate, consulting, legal, or professional services backgrounds.

• Support the development and execution of business, marketing, and governance advisory initiatives
• Assist with the design, launch, and rollout of new service offerings
• Manage incoming project leads and coordinate allocation across internal teams
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling governance, advisory, and consulting services
• Participate in client meetings to scope projects and recommend appropriate solutions
• Draft proposals, agreements, and track contractual documentation
• Conduct contractual reviews and support commercial negotiations
• Manage tender, RFQ, and bid submission processes
• Maintain ongoing client engagement and post-project follow-up
• Prepare and deliver presentations on governance, director evaluation, and advisory services
• Track departmental performance metrics, forecasts, and pipeline reporting
• Support collections and financial follow-ups when required
• Balance stakeholder expectations across clients, facilitators, and internal teams

• Allocate confirmed projects to coordinators and facilitators, ensuring optimal resource management
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, quality standards, and client satisfaction
• Oversee projects from proposal stage through completion using digital project management tools
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of surveys, evaluations, and reporting outputs
• Ensure workflow automation and governance project processes are implemented effectively
• Provide regular project status updates and management reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely client invoicing and facilitate approval of facilitator invoices
• Act as the primary client contact, managing escalations and project issues professionally
• Perform final quality reviews of evaluation reports before submission
• Identify and resolve project bottlenecks efficiently

• Lead, coach, and mentor Project Coordinators and team members
• Participate in performance management and KPI discussions
• Identify team development and training needs
• Ensure adherence to operational processes, templates, and standards
• Manage team planning, leave approvals, and workflow allocation
• Address HR-related matters professionally and promptly
• Foster a high-performance, client-focused, and collaborative team culture

• Matric (essential)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (BCom, LLB, or similar preferred)

• 3–5 years’ experience in corporate, consulting, professional services, or legal environments
• Proven project management expertise (Waterfall or Agile methodologies)
• Experience with proposals, reporting, and commercial negotiations
• Exposure to quality assurance, research, or technical reporting
• Experience managing service pricing, forecasts, and project expenses
• Team supervision or leadership experience
• Advanced experience with Qualtrics, complex surveys, automation, and reporting
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience with digital collaboration and project management tools
• Exposure to listed companies, public sector, or governance environments advantageous
• Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks (King IV principles,) advantageous

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Excellent organisational ability, attention to detail, and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Own transport and willingness to travel as required
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours when needed

• Client-centric with a strong service orientation
• Professional, ethical, and collaborative approach
• Proactive, solutions-driven, and adaptable mindset
• Strong leadership presence and ability to motivate teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all organisational levels

Market related salary

• Hybrid working model based in Sandton
• Exposure to senior executives and board-level stakeholders
• Opportunity to work within governance and advisory projects
• Collaborative and high-performance professional environment
• Career growth within a specialised consulting function

Skillset

Required:

Project Supervisor, Project Manager, Board…