Project Manager (fixed-term contract)
Construct Education, South Africa
Job Description
Location: Cape Town (2 days in-office and 3 days remote) | Candidates outside CT will still be considered
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract
Job summary:
At Construct Education, our mission is to unlock opportunity through transformative learning experiences. We design and deliver tailored and engaging digital learning experiences for our partners, including higher education and K-12 institutions, business, governments, and non-profit organizations.
We pride ourselves on having experienced and passionate project managers who value building strong, long-lasting relationships with both client stakeholders and colleagues. Our team works with global clients to manage the delivery of online learning solutions. Does this sound like you? We want to hear from you!
Our Project Managers demonstrate the following:
Strong communication skills: You communicate effectively with stakeholders, team members, and clients. This includes being able to listen actively, convey information clearly and concisely, and resolve conflicts in a professional and timely manner.
Leadership abilities: You motivate and inspire your team members to achieve project goals. This includes setting clear expectations, providing guidance and direction, and recognizing and rewarding team members for their contributions.
Time management and organisational skills: You manage your time effectively and keep track of project milestones, and deadlines. This includes creating and maintaining project schedules, prioritising tasks, and delegating responsibilities as needed.
Problem-solving skills: You identify potential problems and develop solutions to mitigate or resolve them. This includes being proactive in identifying risks and developing contingency plans.
Flexibility and adaptability: You adapt to changing circumstances and adjust project plans as needed. This includes being able to pivot quickly if a project's goals or requirements change.
Attention to detail: You pay close attention to details and ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards.
Technical knowledge: You are familiar with project management methodology, tools and software, as well as the industry standards and best practices relevant to our projects and industries. PM qualification and experience in the edtech/online learning industry is an advantage.
Requirements
- Proven track record of managing projects (experience within the EdTech space would be advantageous)
- Ability to foster and maintain relationships
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and an ability to work to deadlines
- Sharp problem solving skills
- Commercial acumen
- Proficiency in both written and verbal communication.
- An ability to work in an agile environment, by adapting to situations and understanding new concepts quickly.
- Proven ability to self-motivate and work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
These are some of the perks you can expect when you join the team:
- Flexible working hours
- Generous annual leave policy
- Paid maternity, parental, and study leave benefits in line with policy
- Learning and development opportunities within a global team
- Fun events organized by the Construct Social Committee
ABOUT CONSTRUCT EDUCATION
Construct is a strategic learning solutions and learning design partner to many of the world’s leading universities and organizations. Our flexible fee-for-service model enables us to deliver on our partner's vision providing world-class expertise and exceptional value.
Our mission at Construct is to unlock opportunity through transformative learning experiences. To make this a reality, we design and deliver tailored and engaging digital learning experiences on behalf of our partners - this includes higher education and K-12 institutions, business, governments, and non-profit organizations.
Our diverse, global teams bring extensive learning and platform expertise resulting in progressive instructional design, digital content production, project management, and education consulting services.
Construct is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Online Education Services (OES) group based in Australia which operates as a separate entity, although closely aligned. Construct and OES share a vision of an academic-led, learner-centric approach to developing world-class online programs that provide rich and immersive learning experiences.
Construct Education gives you the chance to have continuous professional development. You will have the opportunity to develop