Project Manager - South Africa (Remote)

Location: South Africa (Remote)

Salary: R550 000 - R750 000 per annum (DOE)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join us at a time of rapid growth at Cognisys.

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in project management and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences.

Cognisys is a leading Cyber Security company specialising in Penetration Testing, GRC Consulting, and Managed Security services. We pride ourselves on our customer service, forward-thinking approach and commitment to excellence. Our small but mighty team works with some of the best-known companies in the world, covering over 30 different countries across the globe!

About the Role

At Cognisys, our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team is central to our mission of ensuring our clients’ data is protected to the highest standards of security and compliance.

As part of our ongoing growth, we’re seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager with 3+ years of relevant experience to join our dynamic GRC team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of project delivery, foster client relationships, and contribute to the continued success and development of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple client projects, ensuring their needs are understood and met throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines.

• Manage GRC projects end-to-end, including client onboarding, scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination between internal teams and clients.

• Facilitate project kick-off meetings and regular governance calls.

• Proactively address challenges to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of project outcomes, and escalate delivery risks and blockers appropriately.

• Act as a liaison between clients, partners, and auditor bodies to facilitate external audit schedules and ensure compliance requirements are met.

• Continuously monitor and refine project workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes.

• Support the GRC team by contributing to strategic initiatives and identifying areas for process improvement.

• Communicate project updates, milestones, and deliverables effectively to stakeholders at all levels, both internally and client stakeholders.

• Help define and build project documentation and process if needed.

• Manage daily, the project scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.

• Monitor project health, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Support continuous improvement of delivery processes and project methodologies.

• Work collaboratively with GRC Consultants to ensure technical activities are completed in line with the project plan

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, ideally within GRC, cybersecurity, or a related field.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client and team relationships.

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with a focus on achieving practical, high-quality outcomes.

• Confidence in decision-making.

• Ability to take initiative when faced with challenges and the capability to utilise company resources to find solutions

• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA, or NIS2, along with external audit processes, is a plus.

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. Relevant certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI ACP, CAPM) are an advantage, although not essential.

If you think you can deliver but don't match the criteria above, please don't be put off. We are very open-minded and focus on ability and attitude above skills.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment where customer care and innovation drive everything we do.

• A dedicated budget for your professional development

• Access to an Employee Wellness Hub supported by Kara Connect for health and well-being resources.

• 25 days leave, plus a birthday holiday.

• Refer a friend bonus scheme, up to £2,000!

Why Join Us?

At Cognisys, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your input and shares support. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a real impact for our clients. We'd love to hear from you if you want to challenge, lead and innovate! We're not just about the work; we're about the people. Join a team where innovation is celebrated, and your contributions are valued. We foster a collaborative environment where fresh ideas thrive, and professional growth is encouraged.

Applications

Please feel free to reach out to Andrea, our Senior Recruiter, if you would like any further information, to discuss accessibility requirements, or if you require this information provided in an alternative format – andrea.smith@cognisys.group

We welcome applications from candidates from a range of diverse backgrounds and can make various reasonable adjustments to consider individual needs.