Job Title: | Senior Commercial Project Manager |
Location: | Johannesburg office – Kyalami Business Park |
Reports to: | General Manager – Networking |
Direct Subordinates: | 0 |
Total Staff in Function: | 3 |
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JOB SUMMARY:
Main Purpose of Position:
The Senior Commercial Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and driving the commercial success of complex projects from inception through to completion. This role ensures effective planning, execution, and financial control across all project phases, while aligning commercial strategies with organizational objectives. Acting as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners, the Senior Commercial Project Manager safeguards profitability, manages risk, ensures contractual compliance, and drives value creation throughout the project lifecycle.
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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
Commercial Deal Structuring & Negotiation
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Vendor Relationship & Contract Management |
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Project Financial Management |
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Cross-functional Project Leadership |
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Market & Commercial Risk Analysis |
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Competencies:
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OUR CORE VALUES:
- Trust
It is the starting point of being able to work together. When we trust, we feel safe.
- Enjoyment
Be happy at work and love what you do. This is an overall productivity booster and enhances performance.
- Teamwork
Strive to work productively in cooperation with one another, fostering a healthy atmosphere with mutual support, thus allow-ing everyone to achieve their own work-related goals.
- Integrity
Be honest and truthful in your dealings with peers, customers, and vendors.
- Accountability
Accountability allows us to learn. Be accountable for the consequences of your actions.
- Respect
Respect is not only a promise, but it is supported by actions.
- Passion
Passion is the energy that keeps us going. Everyone at Epsidon, puts their heart into their work and is passionate about be-coming the best version of themselves.
- Attitude
Professionalism and positivity are the demonstrated attitudes with internal and external stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS:
Internal training associated with competencies:
- Completion of the Learning Portal /relevant Certificates – Sales and Operations and technical
- Completion of relevant behavioural interventions to assist identified competency in role
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 8–10 years of relevant experience in commercial project management, with at least 3–5 years in a senior or strategic role managing vendor contracts or large-scale networking/telecom projects.
- Proven track record in negotiating large commercial deals and managing complex vendor relationships.
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of South African commercial law, procurement regulations, and B-BBEE compliance requirements.
- Experience working within or with telecommunications, networking infrastructure, or ICT vendors is a strong advantage.
Office Requirements:
- Office-based working environment.
- Semi-formal dress code.
- Working hours are from: 08:00 – 17:00.
- Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
- Reliable transport to and from the office.
Note:
- This is a permanent position subject to a three-month probationary period.
- You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
- Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
- You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
- Duties must be performed faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
- You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
- You may be required within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform in more than one role.
Please submit your CV application to our dedicated careers email address at careers@epsidon.co.za, accompanied by a Motivational Letter. This letter should detail your qualifications, skills, and experiences, aligning them with the specific job functions of the role you are applying for.