Successful Project Management in South Africa (2nd Edition)

Description:

Take control of your projects from inception to completion. Successful Project Management in South Africa is a practical, step-by-step guide tailored for the local professional landscape. This 2nd Edition aligns with international best practices while addressing South African nuances such as local procurement, labor dynamics, and regulatory requirements. It is an essential resource for anyone looking to pass university-level project management modules or improve their organizational efficiency.

• Life Cycle Focus: Covers the entire project journey: initiating, planning, performing, and closing.

• SA Context: Integrates local case studies and examples relevant to South African infrastructure and business environments.

• Scheduling Mastery: Detailed instruction on using tools like Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Gantt charts.

• Resource Management: Focuses on the “Triple Constraint”—balancing scope, time, and cost to ensure project success.

Key Topics Covered:

• Project Selection: How to evaluate and choose projects that align with organizational strategy.

• Project Planning: Developing the project objective, work breakdown structure (WBS), and responsibility assignment matrix.

• Schedule & Cost Control: Mastering the Critical Path Method (CPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM).

• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and responding to risks that could derail a project.

• The Project Manager: Understanding the leadership skills and communication required to manage a diverse project team.

Key Specifications:

• ISBN-13: 9781473780415

• Authors: Jack Gido, James P. Clements, and Rose Baker (Adapted by SA experts)

• Publisher: Cengage Learning / Juta

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• Format: Physical Softcover