Project Manager
Hire Resolve
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
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Posted 24 March 2026 - Closing Date 24 April 2026

Job Details

Job Description

A tech startup which provides an online system to assess a driver's cognitive and physical abilities, delivering personalised, AI-driven feedback and training that enhances operator safety and performance. The client is looking for a Project Manager to join their team in Johannesburg, GP. 

Job Purpose: 

The role has three core objectives:

  1. Conduct market research to support the sales effort.

  2. Coordinate micro services to ensure seamless collaboration.

  3. Develop the above into a well‑defined, systematic way of working.

Key Responsiblities: 

Client Engagement & Field Application

  • Maintain regular contact with clients to understand how the system is being applied in real-world scenarios.

  • Complete a driving course with a client to gain practical insight into system application.

  • May involve going underground with mining clients to observe implementation firsthand.

Content Understanding & Management

  • Develop a deep understanding of the content to ensure alignment with system objectives.

  • Oversee suppliers responsible for content design.

  • Manage the end-to-end process from implementation through to testing.

AI Management

  • Take responsibility for AI systems and outputs.

  • Collaborate with specialists to test results (or coordinate testing) to ensure technical accuracy and continuous improvement.

  • Become proficient with the AI tool and driver training processes.

IT System Oversight

  • Ensure the system operates optimally at all times.

  • Manage task completion in Jira, including providing second-line support for system issues.

Reseller Management & Implementation

  • Project manage reseller relationships.

  • Ensure resellers receive adequate support and resources.

Process Improvement & Systemisation

  • Improve and systematise ticketing, reporting, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) within a live environment.

  • Drive efficiency in execution through continuous process enhancements.

  • Consolidate and optimise use of key tools, including:

    • Jira

    • Monday

    • Dropbox

    • BI tools (managed by a supplier)

  • Develop SOPs and ensure organisation-wide adherence.

Sales Support & Market Development

  • Approximately 30% of time allocated.

  • Conduct sales research and lead identification within target market segments.

  • Assist in coordinating marketing materials for LinkedIn and the company website.

  • Support implementation at selected sites and/or manage reseller activities.

 Requirements:
  • Set goals with suppliers

  • Build a comprehensive view of where the various tasks are

  • Track tasks and forecast resources needed

  • Deploy low-cost innovative methods to achieve the goal

  • Develop a skill in using technology, including AI, to enhance our process

Competencies

  • Attention to detail

  • Enthusiasm, consistency, communication, problem-solving

  • Entrepreneurial spirit

  • Desire to learn

  • Someone willing to understand how the product works on the ground in the different market segments in order to train the AI properly

Work Design

  • Preference will be given to someone who lives in the Pietermaritzburg/Hilton area.

  • If Johannesburg-based, you will be required to work from home and online, but once every 3 weeks, face-to-face at our Hilton offices.

  • Occasionally, you will be required to visit sites to gain product knowledge.

  • You will report directly to the Managing Director.

Qualifications

  • Education: Preferably marketing or stats related

  • Experience: 2 years minimum

  • References

Preferred Qualifications

  • Information related to degree or diploma

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Gaby Turner at [email protected]  or on Linkedin 
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: it [email protected]