- Location
- City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Entry
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Are you an aspiring project manager with a passion for tech infrastructure and a desire to make a meaningful real-world impact?
We are looking for a proactive Junior IT Infrastructure Project Manager to coordinate and deliver vital Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure projects across Southern Africa. In this role, you will manage exciting implementations ranging from network upgrades (SD-WAN/LAN) and cloud services to modern workplace rollouts and cybersecurity improvements.
You’ll work closely with skilled senior engineers, dynamic vendors, and business leaders, taking ownership of project schedules, budgets (up to R5m), and smooth operational handovers. If you want a role that offers structured mentorship, rapid career growth, and the chance to lead technology deployments that keep critical business operations running smoothly, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Requirements
Must-Haves (Essential):
- Education: A National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline; OR a recognized Diploma/Certification in Project Management paired with solid practical ICT delivery experience.
- Experience: 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience in an ICT environment (such as networking, LAN/WAN, telephony, IT operations, infrastructure delivery, or IT technical support).
- Technical Understanding: Good foundational grasp of core IT infrastructure domains (networking, servers, endpoints, cybersecurity, and cloud service models like IaaS/PaaS/SaaS).
- Workplace Tools: Familiarity with Microsoft platforms, including Microsoft 365, Teams, and Intune.
- Personal Attributes: Strong organizational skills, clear verbal and written communication, proactive problem-solving, and a team-first mindset.
- Mobility: Willingness to travel to operational sites during key rollout and go-live phases when required.
Nice-to-Haves (Advantageous):
- Project management foundational certifications (such as CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation, or Agile equivalents).
- ITIL Foundation certification.
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or Cisco Certified Support/Fundamentals (CCNA/CCT).
- Any introductory cloud or cybersecurity accreditations.