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At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose - WE GROW WHAT MATTERS - which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.\nVisit our website at: www.rclfoods.com\nRCL FOODS is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven IT Project Manager to join our IT team in Durban, playing a key role in delivering technology solutions across the business.\nThe purpose of the IT Project Manager role is to partner with internal business stakeholders to understand strategic and operational needs, and to collaborate with IT Partners and Solution Providers to identify, design, and implement technology solutions that align with business objectives and Enterprise Architecture principles, standards, and strategy.\nThe role is accountable for delivering solutions across key ERP and Microsoft technology landscapes, ensuring that all initiatives are effectively planned, executed, and completed within agreed scope, time, budget, and quality parameters through the application of industry-recognised project management methodologies.\nThis position is responsible for leading and managing project teams, driving clear and consistent stakeholder communication, and proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues with appropriate ownership and action plans. 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