The following position has become available at Bidvest Vericon Outsourcing:

Position: Project Manager

Location: Head Office, Kelvin, Gauteng

This role reports directly: CEO

Key Attributes:

• Self-Driven
• Proactive
• Adaptability
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business context
• Familiar with Change Management
• Familiar with Process Improvement Methodologies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement

Key Performance Areas:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of multiple projects related to IT, warehouse efficiency, human resources databases, and financial viability across all business units.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather requirements, develop project scopes, and ensure clear communication of objectives and deliverables.
• Oversee the implementation of IT solutions, including new software, databases, and automation tools to support business operations and client requirements.
• Drive initiatives to improve warehouse efficiency, including workflow optimization, technology integration, and productivity measurement tools.
• Develop, implement, and maintain human resourcing databases, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and effective reporting.
• Collaborate with finance teams to evaluate project financials, ensure cost-effectiveness, and support business case development for new initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and impediments, and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure timely and within-budget delivery.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, documentation, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within project teams
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects across all business units, ensuring strategic alignment and delivering measurable impact in areas such as operational efficiency, technology enablement, workforce development, and financial sustainability.
• Facilitate collaborative project planning, engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders to co-develop project scopes, define objectives, and align deliverables with organizational goals.
• Drive implementation of integrated technology solutions (i.e. software platforms, automation tools, databases) in partnership with IT, HR, operations, and finance teams to enhance enterprise-wide capability.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across business units by enabling data-driven decisionmaking, streamlining processes, and introducing scalable best practices adaptable to various project types.
• Champion inclusive communication, ensuring transparency, shared ownership, and timely updates through cross-departmental meetings, project dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to align project outcomes with workforce capability development, talent deployment, organizational structure and operational requirements.
• Partner with finance and commercial teams to develop robust business cases, monitor project spend, and ensure the financial viability and value creation of all initiatives.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies across business functions early, and co-create mitigation strategies with relevant stakeholders to maintain delivery momentum.
• Prepare and present executive-ready insights, leveraging dashboards, analytics, and visual reporting tools to provide updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, agility, and innovation, enabling multifunctional teams to deliver on shared priorities and long-term transformation goals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, Logistics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Proven experience (5+ years) in project management, ideally within warehousing, logistics, or service-provision environments.
• Strong IT project implementation experience, with familiarity in warehouse management systems, HR databases, and process automation tools.
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and ensuring deliverables are met to a high standard.
• Financial acumen and experience developing business cases and assessing project viability.
• Formal project management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.

Appointments shall be in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any feedback within 2 Weeks of application, consider your application as unsuccessful.

Closing date: 11/08/2025