Project Manager: Strategic Learning and Development

Sanparks; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,115,000 - 1,673,000; Full time

Job summary

SANParks invites applications for a Project Manager: Strategic Learning and Development in the Human Capital Management Division. The role is a fixed-term contract of five years based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

The successful candidate will lead large-scale training programmes, design end-to-end projects, manage budgets, develop partnerships with HEIs and SETAs, and ensure governance and reporting in line with PFMA. Excellent stakeholder engagement and MS Project skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in human resource management/ development or equivalent.
• SDF certificate.
• 5 – 7 years learning and development experience.
• 3-4 years of project management on large scale projects.
• Master’s degree in HRM/Development will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate effective implementation of large-scale high-impact training programmes.
• Design, execute, monitor & control the end-to-end implementation of the large-scale projects.
• Identify grant opportunities targeted at communities and compile project proposals as per funder guidelines.
• Convene project steering committee and submit reports as per funder requirements.
• Source project partners to execute project requirements.
• Identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships to help achieve business goals and L&D objectives.
• Maintain and manage stakeholder relations.
• Build professional relationship through engagement and regular communication and feedback with strategic partners.
• Establishing project plans, creating project schedules and milestones, and track budgets.
• Establish L&D project unit and systems.
• Source and appoint service providers for large scale projects.
• Identify and execute special L&D projects, e.g. accreditation.
• Analysing the various seta sector skills plan to ensure alignment to L&D strategic programmes.
• Contribute to the learning and development operations plan.
• Manage & devise improvement plans for the skills development element in the SANParks B-BBEE scorecard.
• Plan and assess the return on investment for high impact projects programmes considering costs and adhering to budgets.
• Implement high impact projects initiatives as outlined in HCM strategy.
• Collaborate with m on L&D strategic projects.
• Identify learning and development interventions that require development in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Devise, compile and manage a sustainable L&D high impact project budget, in line with the PFMA and other appropriate legislative documentation.
• Manage expenditure in line with approved budgets, and report variances as required.
• Sourcing additional support and funding for strategic learning and development interventions.
• Monitor financials and assets according to appropriate policies and legislative framework.
• Track budgets and negotiate L&D contracts.
• Manage the processes which evaluates impact of L&D strategic projects.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance learning and development project unit processes.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Planning and organising

Problem solving

Presentation Skills

Computer Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic leadership

Teamwork and collaboration

Influencing and advising

Ethical practice

Effective communication

Information management

Analytical skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in HRM/Development

SDF certificate

Master’s degree in HRM/Development (advantage)

Job description

Project Manager: Strategic Learning and Development

The organisation requires the services of a Project Manager: Strategic Learning and Development within the Human Capital Management Division. This position is on a fixed term contract of five (5) years and will be based at the Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Location

Groenkloof National Park (Head Office)

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in human resource management/ development or equivalent.
• SDF certificate.
• 5 – 7 years learning and development experience.
• 3- 4 years of project management on large scale projects.
• Master’s degree in HRM/Development will be an added advantage.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant skills development legislation such as SDA, SDLA, EEA, BBBEE, LRA and SAQA Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of SETA processes.
• Knowledge of National Skills Development Strategy.
• Skills Development facilitation.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• with experience presenting to stakeholders and /or leadership.
• Knowledge of good Corporate Governance practices.
• Exceptional organizational and team building skills and ability to balance multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Knowledge of the B-BBEE codes, education and SETA Framework.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in such mediums as emails, exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong experience and outgoing personality in fostering relationships and partnerships with HEI’s, SETA’s etc.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.
• Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
• Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors.

Skills and Core Competencies:

• Project Management.
• Leadership and management.
• Planning and organising.
• Problem solving.
• Presentation Skills.
• Computer Skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Making rule based and analytical decision.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Strategic leadership and awareness.
• Decision making.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Influencing and advising.
• Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.
• Effective communication (verbal and written).
• Information management.
• Analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate effective implementation of large-scale high-impact training programmes.
• Design, execute, monitor & control the end-to-end implementation of the large-scale projects.
• Identify grant opportunities targeted at communities and compile project proposals as per funder guidelines.
• Convene project steering committee and submit reports as per funder requirements.
• Source project partners to execute project requirements.
• Identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships to help achieve business goals and L&D objectives.
• Maintain and manage stakeholder relations.
• Build professional relationship through engagement and regular communication and feedback with strategic partners.
• Establishing project plans, creating project schedules and milestones, and track budgets.
• Establish L&D project unit and systems.
• Source and appoint service providers for large scale projects.
• Identify and execute special L&D projects, e.g. accreditation.
• Analysing the various seta sector skills plan to ensure alignment to L&D strategic programmes.
• Contribute to the learning and development operations plan.
• Manage & devise improvement plans for the skills development element in the SANParks B-BBEE scorecard.
• Plan and assess the return on investment for high impact projects programmes considering costs and adhering to budgets.
• Implement high impact projects initiatives as outlined in HCM strategy.
• Collaborate with m on L&D strategic projects.
• Identify learning and development interventions that require development in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Devise, compile and manage a sustainable L&D high impact project budget, in line with the PFMA and other appropriate legislative documentation.
• Manage expenditure in line with approved budgets, and report variances as required.
• Sourcing additional support and funding for strategic learning and development interventions.
• Monitor financials and assets according to appropriate policies and legislative framework.
• Track budgets and negotiate L&D contracts.
• Manage the processes which evaluates impact of L&D strategic projects.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance learning and development project unit processes.

Please Note

SANParks is an equal opportunity employer. SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment. Preference will be given to qualifying candidates with disabilities.

No CV’s will be accepted after the closing date. Appointments will be made inaccordance with SANParks employment equity policies.

Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.

R1 115 100.00 – R1 672 650.00 Annual Package