At our company, we believe in collaboration and innovation to drive exceptional results. Our Shared Services departments—spanning IT, Finance, HR, Logistics, Digital, Marketing, and Field Marketing—are essential to the growth of our industry-leading brands. We foster a high-performance culture where teamwork, accountability, and creative problem-solving are celebrated.

Our AVI IT Shared Services Division is the backbone of AVI’s operational efficiency. As a proud SAP house, we utilise world-class ERP solutions to streamline operations and ensure seamless integration of technology across our businesses. The team is dedicated to maintaining robust systems and infrastructure, driving automation, improving processes, and safeguarding cybersecurity. By leveraging SAP and other cutting-edge tools, IT empowers our teams to work smarter, innovate, and deliver exceptional results.

Why Join Our Shared Services Team?

• Drive Growth: Support and contribute to the success of our industry-leading brands.
• Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a team-oriented environment that values accountability and innovation.
• Impact & Growth: Play a key role in our brands' success while advancing your career in a supportive setting.
• Shape the Future: Make a meaningful difference and help us shape the future of our business.

Shape the Future with Us! A rewarding opportunity awaits a skilled Senior Project Manager: SAP, Infrastructure and Software Development at AVI IT Shared Services Division in Cape Town at our Waterfront Office or in Johannesburg at our Bryanston office. Your role will be to oversee multiple strategic/non-strategic projects. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and within specification according to the ITSS project management methodology.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Senior Manager Project Management Office
• Direct Reports: None

Key Areas of Impact:

1. Project Delivery

• Projects are delivered within agreed scope and project milestones completed on time with sign off
• Complete project within allocated budget and/or hours
• Effective management of project teams
• Effective and pro-active risk and issue management

2. Project Governance

• Complete PMO report
• Ensure AVI PMO lifecycle is adhered to
• Change control enforced for all projects
• Quality of project documentation

3. Project Communication

• Stakeholders informed of project progress, issues and risks
• Ensure consistent stakeholder satisfaction
• Relevant Project Advisories distributed where applicable

4. Project Teamwork

• Actively participate in team discussion and share knowledge with the team

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:

• 7 - 10 years’ experience in SAP, Infrastructure or Software Development Project management
• Experience in completing 5 - 8 full project cycles (from project preparation to implementation IT Infrastructure/Application experience)

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Diploma or Degree in Project Management
• PMBOK and/or Agile qualification
• PMP and/or ACP Advantageous

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• PMBOK and/or Agile
• MS Project
• MS Office
• Knowledgeable of SAP projects
• Knowledgeable of IT Infrastructure projects
• Knowledgeable of Software Development projects

Take the Next Step with Us

At the heart of our AVI Shared Services Divisions is a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work with talented professionals across multiple disciplines, allowing you to grow professionally. If you are passionate about making an impact, solving complex problems, and collaborating with others to drive excellence, this is the place for you.