Project Manager | South Africa

Project Manager

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countrieshelping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countriesensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction : CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentumbacked by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five yearsyou'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of client-facing projects across our Professional Services portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of project management methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple work streams across payroll and HR software implementations. You will collaborate with internal teams, clients, and third-party vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

As a Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end management of projects, ensuring smooth execution and exceptional delivery. You'll scope, plan, and manage implementations, while proactively identifying risks and ensuring alignment with client expectations and business goals.

Scoping & Planning : Facilitate discovery and requirements workshops with clients and stakeholders. Define and document project scope, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.

Project Execution & Delivery : Manage multiple concurrent work streams across payroll and HR software or service implementations. Track progress, budgets, and milestones.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement : Maintain regular communication with clients and internal teams. Ensure client sign-off on key deliverables.

Professionalism & Collaboration : Produce high-quality documentation and remain calm under pressure. Collaborate across teams.

Compliance & Information Security : Understand and uphold information security responsibilities.

Finance & Strategic Alignment : Support budget planning and monitor project profitability.

Continuous Improvement : Stay up to date with project management best practices and tools.

Key Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous.

5+ years of experience managing technology-related projects.

Experience in Payroll and HR software delivery is highly desirable.

Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Office365).

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and commitment to transformation, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act.

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you'll enjoy :

Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status, and location.

Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.

The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.

At Deel, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.