Project Manager Platform Engineer

Role Purpose

The Project Manager Platform Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end execution of platform engineering initiatives, ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, and resilient technology platforms aligned to the Company’s Africa strategic objectives.

Job Accountabilities

Programme & Delivery Management

  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and milestones
  • Drive delivery across cloud, infrastructure, and security initiatives
  • Manage cross-team dependencies and delivery risks

Stakeholder & Governance Management

  • Act as primary delivery interface to stakeholders
  • Facilitate governance forums and reporting
  • Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards

Financial & Commercial Management

  • Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets
  • Track financial performance and support cost optimisation

Risk & Issue Management

  • Maintain RAID logs
  • Manage Escalations and risk mitigation

Reporting & Delivery Assurance

  • Produce executive reports
  • Track KPIs and delivery performance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Delivery Timeliness,
  • Budget Adherence,
  • Risk Mitigation,
  • Stakeholder Satisfaction,
  • Governance Compliance

Core Competencies

  • Cloud platforms,
  • Platform engineering,
  • DevOps,
  • Stakeholder management,
  • Leadership

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in IT or Engineering,
  • 8–12 years experience,
  • PMP/Prince2/Agile certifications preferred

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Job Category: Project Manager - Platform Manager
Job Type: 12 Month Contract
Job Location: Cape Town
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Level: Mid - Seior Level
Working Hours: Hybrid

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