IT Project Manager

The organisation is recruiting a IT Project Manager for its Odendaalsrus operation. The role forms part of a wider it jobs portfolio across Free State.

The Role

Crucially, the IT Project Manager position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Odendaalsrus and across the it jobs space.

Notably, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the IT Project Manager taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the IT Project Manager to step into the it jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Your Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Odendaalsrus office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

About Odendaalsrus

Working in Odendaalsrus means a place within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Odendaalsrus office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Odendaalsrus.

Many candidates already living within reach of Odendaalsrus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

Your Role

• Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate

Candidate Profile

• Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.