Project Implementation Officer

Amatola Water; East London; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A public utility organization in East London seeks a Project Manager to oversee the implementation of various projects. The role requires a National Diploma in Business Administration and 3 years of relevant experience in a project management environment. Key responsibilities include developing project proposals, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Candidates with disabilities, colored, and Indian females are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in project implementation.
• Experience in Built / Construction / Project Management environment required.
• Valid unendorsed driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project implementation as per requirements.
• Develop project concept notes and proposals.
• Maintain relationships with partners and funders.

Skills

Project implementation

Monitoring and evaluation

Excellent communication

Networking with donors

Education

National Diploma in Business Administration

Job description

Minimum Qualifications :

• National Diploma in Business Administration

Minimum Experience :

• 3 years experience in the development and implementation of projects
• Experience in Built / Construction / Project Management environment

Key Outputs :

Reporting to the PMU Manager, the appointee will :

• Ensure the implementation of Readiness and Preparatory Support projects
• Perform the function of the Implementation Entity Task Manager on projects under implementation, working closely with the PMU Manager to ensure projects are implemented as per Funder and IA
• Provide support to the PMU Manager in managing the Executing Entity Partner Agreement as the IA
• Support the PMU Manager to design, develop, provide technical advice and assistance on priority projects for submission to our Funders
• Develop project concept notes / proposals with clear implementation / execution plans
• Establish and maintain relationships with partners, funders, and donors to access financial support
• Develop and maintain relationships with members to support project implementation
• Support the Project Management Unit to keep the Funder updated on the donor and funding landscape and advise on any changes, risks, or opportunities during project implementation as a result of changes to donor and funding policies
• Contribute to ensuring that projects are implemented in accordance with funder and donor requirements
• Support the PMU Manager in implementing the screening process and making recommendations on project progress, including issues requiring the attention of the Funder or donor
• Provide guidance and plans for staff and members on project implementation
• Contribute to capacity building priorities for staff and members on project implementation / execution
• Carry out lawful instructions given by the line manager / supervisor within the scope of the position, considering competencies and operational requirements

Key Competencies :

• Project implementation, including the monitoring of programmes and budgets
• Monitoring and evaluation plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-level presentation and interpersonal skills
• Networking with donors and partners, with demonstrated experience in developing relationships with diverse groups of people in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
• Valid unendorsed driver's license

People living with disabilities, coloured, and Indian females are encouraged to apply.