Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a IT Project Manager in Soweto, and we encourage applicants from across Gauteng to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Soweto operation, and this IT Project Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider Gauteng business.
Notably, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Soweto operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the it jobs group in Soweto.
Career Growth
Career progression for this it jobs role in Soweto depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Gauteng.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Soweto team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Why This Role
Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this it jobs role in Soweto; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
Crucially, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
Minimum Requirements
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.