Project Manager : Health and Social Development

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Project Manager with a relevant qualification and minimum 3 years' experience managing training projects. The successful candidate will facilitate project planning, manage execution and monitor compliance. A valid driving licence is required, and the role involves significant stakeholder engagement. The position offers a competitive salary at level 9, along with service benefits.

Benefits

Medical assistance

Housing assistance

Pension-fund contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Project Management experience in training projects.
• A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate project planning and allocation.
• Manage and coordinate project execution.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on projects.
• Oversee financial management for specific projects.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Ensure project-specific governance and compliance.
• Manage a Learning Management System.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer Literacy

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Facilitation

Education

3-year National Diploma / B-Degree in Project Management or IT

Job description

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma / B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Project Management or Information Technology; A minimum of 3 years Project Management experience in training projects; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB : People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate project planning and allocation;
• Manage and coordinate project execution;
• Monitor, evaluate and report on projects;
• Oversee financial management for specific projects;
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication;
• Ensure project-specific governance, compliance, and risk management;
• Manage a Learning Management System.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following : Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Project management methodologies and processes; Procurement and tendering processes; Financial budget and cashflow processes; Public service systems of governance and administration, procedures and processes; National, provincial and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning and policies of the Western Cape Government; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general; Project Management best practices, theory and methodology (PMBOK, Prince 2; Agile); Training and learning methodologies.

Skills needed

• Numeracy;
• Literacy;
• Computer Literacy;
• Written and verbal communication;
• Project Management;
• Financial Management and Audit strategic planning;
• Risk management and Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Procurement and supply chain processes;
• Budgeting, reporting, stakeholder engagement;
• Facilitation and problem-solving.

Remuneration

R - R per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments / proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.