Engineering Project Manager

Job Information

• Date Opened 24/07/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Industry Project Management
• Work Experience 4 years
• Education Level Degree/B-Tech
• City Cape Town
• Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 7405

Octotel is an established and rapidly expanding Open Access Service Provider, specializing in Open Access & GPON connectivity. We are Cape Town’s largest Open Access Network focused on both Fibre To The Home (FTTH) and Business (FTTB). Our fibre network has passed over 370 000 homes and businesses in Cape Town. We offer a choice of services from over 65 of the country’s leading Internet Service Providers.

Role Overview

The successful incumbent will be a key member of the Engineering division, responsible for managing and coordinating engineering-related projects from initiation through to successful completion. The role will provide project leadership, ensuring projects are effectively planned, managed, and delivered within agreed timelines, scope, and quality standards.

The Engineering Project Manager will collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and cross-functional departments, supporting both engineering-led initiatives and projects requiring engineering input and delivery support

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of advanced administrative and project coordination tasks, including data management, documentation review, and report preparation.
• Assist in developing and refining comprehensive project plans, including defining scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Lead task and activity coordination among cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic project goals.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing proactive updates and addressing concerns regarding installations and project progress.
• Manage and maintain detailed project documentation, schedules, and reports to support effective decision-making.
• Plan, organize, and oversee project timelines, ensuring key milestones are met.
• Identify, assess, and propose mitigation strategies for potential project risks and issues.
• Monitor and evaluate project deliverables to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Drive issue resolution by engaging with relevant teams and proposing effective solutions.
• Facilitate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking detailed minutes, and tracking action items.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements within the project lifecycle.
• Provide project coordination and administrative support to the Engineering leadership team, contributing to the successful delivery of strategic engineering and business initiatives.
• Perform any other reasonable duties in alignment with the role's objectives and organizational needs.
• And any other reasonable task.

Requirements

• Completed relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• A flexible approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently.

The Following Skills And Experience Would Be Advantageous

• Experience using Jira and Confluence.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups) for tracking and reconciliation
• Knowledge of working with Google Sheets.
• Experience engaging with technical teams, including DevOps, Cloud, Network Engineering, and other technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing digital payment processes.
• Proven experience in stock control and inventory management
• Experience managing procurement processes
• Experience facilitating project meetings, tracking actions, and driving teams to deliver on agreed outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical Aid (Discovery)
• Reduced Gap Cover Rates (Turnberry Premier)
• Retirement Annuity Contribution (Allan Gray)
• Medical Insurance (Momentum - Health4Me)
• Discounted Internet Connectivity
• Free Employee Wellness Programme (ICAS)
• Team Buildings
• Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards
• Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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