Project Manager

Job Specification – Project Manager (must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills)

The Project Managers role is to manage the company’s relationships with clients, suppliers and beneficiaries whilst delivering impactful and successful projects in the Youth space. We are looking for a highly passionate individual who loves working with children’s and  in  an educational space. Must be able to work independently with a can-do attitude.

Requirements

To manage the finance processes and project budgets
Budget management
Finance documents printing and filing
Client invoicing as per agreed billing schedule
Manage all finance related processes
Client Service and reporting
Establishing and building great long-term relationships with existing clients working to accomplish their goals while meeting company objectives
Acquire organic growth and new business sales
Creation and delivery of client status reports based on current progress of projects and press coverage received
Set-up, prepare for and attend client status meetings
Target management of reach achieved
Attending to client adhoc requirements timeously
Completing client final feedback reports at end of project
Project management and events
Event management
Including but not limited to the organizing of venue, sound, lighting, entertainment, speakers, RSVP management, catering, photography, décor, branding, event set-up and management
Project management
Supplier negotiations and management
Quality control with regards to suppliers, beneficiaries and projects delivery
Content development and layout review
Management of internal team
Contribution to brainstorm
Storage and courier management

Press
Establishing and building relationships with press
Creation of press release and media packs
Find opportunities for trade exchanges
Complete opinion pieces
Management of the press at events
Monitoring of press coverage value
Arrange and prepare executives for media interviews
Skills
Client-focused
MUST be able to write well – Good grasp of English language
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail
Team management skills
Able to multi-task (managing multiple projects at the same time), achieve deadlines, perform to a high standard, and have good time management skills
Must be able to work independently and be open to learning and growing
Additional requirements
Own transport – non-negotiable
Proven work experience as an Account Manager / Project Manager or similar
Media experience is highly advantageous
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Required to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Weekend work when required