Project Manager | Raizcorp

Raizcorp is looking to employ a highly-professional, hands-on Project Manager for a 12-month contract. We are looking for an individual with a strong background in operations within the learning and development or training industries. Your previous experience managing multiple projects in an operations environment is critical. We’re also seeking your knowledge and experience in rolling out new learning programmes and in getting learning centres established in and around South Africa. You need to be a focused personality, with the ability to problem solve, solution and implement with initiative. In addition to this, you will need the proven ability to keep track of a vast number of project deliverables and nuances in learning courses, etc. and effectively and efficiently report on progress to all stakeholders. You will work closely with the Senior SDE Projects Manager on all projects, so a collaborative and proactive team-player personality is essential.

What does a Project Manager do?

Your day-to-day work will focus on the different project and programme deliverables under your control. You’ll be joining Raizcorp’s delivery department which works to ensure that all learning and coaching programmes delivered nationally are done so in a highly professional, meticulous and replicable manner. You need to be hands-on as you will be directly involved in all facets of all programmes. We often have corporate sponsors who are specific about the nuances of their sponsored programmes, and it will be your role to ensure that these nuances are included in all facets of the projects you’re working on. In order to do this you will need to gain a critical understanding of all Raizcorp learning and delivery methodologies and programme nuances to ensure seamless project delivery and, ultimately, ensure that our programmes run the way they are intended to run and that all promises contracted with the client are kept.

What experience is preferred?

We’re looking for your experience in operations. You must have projects experienced. Any experience in running remote location learning or training programmes would be a big advantage. You need experience in a pressurised and delivery-focused environment. We’re serious about running our programmes on time at at a high-quality level. There are many moving parts to consider. Your experience in similar environments would be an advantage. Also, you will need to absorb vast amounts of knowledge and keep track of many technical nuances; we’re looking for your proven ability to manage such a difficult space. You will need to know how to write and edit reports and possess a meticulous eye for editing.

What kind of personality will excel in this role?

You need to have thick skin and be able to take direct, constructive criticism to improve. You need to be work-focused, but you cannot be overly sensitive or possessive of your work as you will receive comments and requests for improvements. You need to be intelligent and be able to roll with changes. In an operations space, the best-laid plans will move and shift so your flexibility is critical to your success. You need to be a positive personality who works with great care. A good sense of humour is vital.

What are the minimum requirements?

A tertiary level qualification, preferably in a commerce-related field of study
A minimum of four to five years’ experience in national projects management preferably in the learning or training industry
Strong experience in group facilitation and boardroom presentations
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
The proven ability to work with detailed data analysis and metrics
The proven ability to learn vast quantities of material in a short period of time
Your own vehicle with a valid driver’s licence is a non-negotiable

Desired skills

High emotional intelligence with a real passion for developing people
Strong deadline driven / driver personality
Creative and strategic ability in developing solutions for delivery issues
Self-motivated and organised
Exceptional communicator with the ability to create strong, cohesive teams
Tenacious with the ability to drive core business behaviours
Systematic approach to work
Proactive team player
Ability to manage under pressure
Flexible
Strong emotional maturity and ability to take ownership and accountability
Ability to take constructive criticism and take corrective action to make improvements
Able to travel nationally and internationally