PROJECT MANAGER

SUMMARY:
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Job Title: Project Manager
Department: Projects / Operations
Location: Head Office, with extensive travel to stores and project sites

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About Us

Stratogo is a professional recruitment and workforce solutions company specializing in sourcing and placing top talent across various industries.
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee new store developments, refurbishments, revamps, and improvement projects across its retail network.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the full project lifecycle, from planning and budgeting through to implementation and final handover. This role requires a strong leader with experience in retail construction, contractor management, financial control, and project coordination.

• Manage the full project lifecycle for new store developments, renovations, refurbishments, and revamps, ensuring projects are completed within approved budgets and agreed timelines.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and service providers while overseeing construction work, shopfitting, site inspections, quality control, and compliance with building regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, coordinate maintenance teams and internal stakeholders, manage project risks, and provide regular progress and financial reports to the CEO.

• Ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and agreed timelines.
• Maintain high construction and workmanship standards, minimising defects and rework.
• Ensure effective contractor and supplier performance.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and statutory requirements.
• Minimise disruption to store operations during project execution.
• Ensure successful project handovers and stakeholder satisfaction.

What is on Offer

• Opportunity to manage and lead major retail development and refurbishment projects.
• Exposure to strategic projects and business growth initiatives.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and operational teams.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to send their CV to tasmim.cassim@stratogo.com.
Subject line: Project Manager
If you do not receive a response within three weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

POSITION INFO:
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• Relevant qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Building Management, Property Development, or a related field will be advantageous.
• Project Management certification will be beneficial.
• Minimum of 5–7 years' project management experience.
• Previous experience within the retail, construction, property development, or shopfitting industries is essential.
• Proven experience managing new retail store developments and refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, budgets, and project teams.
• Working knowledge of gantries.
• Sound understanding of construction processes, building regulations, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Strong financial and budget management experience.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout KwaZulu-Natal and other regions as required.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent project planning, coordination, and execution abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and contractor management skills.
• Excellent budgeting, financial management, and cost-control skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.