Project Manager - Intermediate (Jhb Based), Johannesburg

About Electrum Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company. Since 2012, we have delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software that optimises financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily.

Our Values We are grounded in impact– designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together – working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe – encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. We back empowered strong teams – hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.

When you join the team

Be part of the entire journey— from the spark of an idea to the final product launch

Grow your skills through world‑class training and hands‑on learning every day

Receive mentorship and guidance from industry leaders invested in your success

Work in a dynamic, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive

Tackle real‑world customer challenges and see the impact of your work firsthand

Explore plenty of opportunities to grow your career and expand your expertise

Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, contributing to meaningful, high‑impact projects

Opportunity Accelerate your career with South Africa's leading FinTech. This high‑impact role involves managing complex, end‑to‑end, cloud‑native payment projects for major banks and retailers. As a customer advocate, you will affect millions of people daily. Based in Johannesburg, the role requires on‑site presence at client offices with frequent travel to Cape Town.

The Role If you are delivery‑focused, customer‑centric, and committed to long‑term, trusted relationships, Electrum's Project Manager role is ideal. You will manage the end‑to‑end delivery of projects—from sales handover through development to support handover—by working closely with customers (large banks and retailers), the sales team, and the engineering team, while building strong relationships with key customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Co‑ordinate full‑lifecycle software and customer implementation projects

Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and of good quality

Build strong relationships with customers and third‑party providers as well as internally with sales, engineering, product and tech ops teams

Manage dependencies and guide the team to ensure the delivery plan is met

Facilitate and run project meetings such as status updates and retrospectives

Maintain and improve project process

Be a customer advocate within Electrum

Grow your industry knowledge

Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of Electrum

Qualifications– Non‑negotiables

Relevant degree

5+ years experience as a project manager on software projects, at least some of which are in a formal or corporate environment

Experience working with external clients, preferably in a B2B environment

Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation

Background in tech/information technology industry

A track record of successful delivery working across multiple teams on multiple products in a fast‑paced, market‑driven environment

Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Additional desirable skills

Prince2, PMP or Agile training will be advantageous

Financial Services, Payment or FinTech industry experience

Benefits

People First approach ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference

Career&Culture

Career growth– deliver world‑class financial software, gaining hands‑on experience used by millions, accelerating your career

Strong teams– small, focused, collaborative to maximise impact

Transparency– open discussion of strategy, finances, and salaries; mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities

Autonomy– you drive informed decisions, manage your own time, and know when to recharge

Shared vision– you shape the future of financial services

Practical perks

Flexible work: office‑first environment with flexible hours

Generous leave: starting at 20 days per year

Office perks (Cape Town): fully‑stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch

Social life: regular team activities such as hikes, getaways, and dinners

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