Provincial Manager

Immploy; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 155 000 - 1 502 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking a Provincial Manager for KwaZulu Natal to oversee the delivery of provincial programmes, manage relationships with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with policies. The role demands strong leadership and financial management skills along with extensive public sector experience. Candidates should possess a relevant degree in the Built Environment and at least 5 years of public sector experience, including senior management roles. The position offers a competitive salary of R1 155 200 – R1 501 800 per annum.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for travel

Qualifications

• At least 5 – 8 years’ experience in public sector including 3 years Senior Management experience.
• Relevant Professional Registration within the Built Environment.
• Knowledge of legislation regarding human settlement sector.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the delivery of provincial programmes.
• Participate in strategic planning process.
• Develop budgets and manage procurement efficiently.

Skills

Change Management

Delivery Leadership

Motivating

Education

Relevant Degree in the Built Environment

Postgraduate qualification in the Built Environment

Job description

Summary

Provincial Manager - KwaZulu Natal

Position Info

Job Title: Provincial Manager - KwaZulu Natal

Reporting Line: Regional Manager

Salary Range: R1 155 200 – R1 501 800 per annum

Relationships – Internal

• Regional Managers
• EXCO Members
• Manco Members
• Project Managers
• Project Teams
• Programme Coordinator

Relationships – External

• Service Providers
• Provincial Department of Human Settlements and other provincial departments
• Municipalities
• State owned enterprises
• NGOs, research bodies and academic institutions

Main Purpose of Job

To plan and manage the delivery of a provincial programme in line with the agreements and service delivery standards set out.

Key Responsibility Areas

Strategic Management

• Provide required and relevant information, insights and influence on the Regional strategic planning process.
• Participate in finalizing the strategic plan and vision.
• Define targets and strategies for teams to implement in support of the achievement of the Regional strategic objectives.
• Participate in the develop provincial operational plans to facilitate achievement of the overall strategy.

Contract Management (management of MTOPs and other SLAs)

• Manage development of operational plans and capacity requirements to implement contracted work in terms of strategy.
• Manage optimal utilisation and mobilisation of resources across other organs of state (province, municipalities and other public bodies).
• Work within the agreed protocol/agreements with the provinces or local authorities.
• Support and advise functionaries in respect of their operations and interface with the province/ municipalities and ensure coordination across the functionaries.

Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations

• Network with relevant role-players and make appropriate contact with public sector organisations.
• Identify and explore possible new work opportunities with partners in the province and existing clients.
• Align work opportunities to the strategy as well as role and function of Provincial office.
• Gather relevant information (key decision-making processes, strategic choices and timing of priorities).
• Promote the function, mandate and role, through delivering presentations and representing as well as addressing queries on the services offering.
• Consult with the relevant public sector bodies to identify areas of mandate alignment (to inform the structuring of operational programmes and plans).
• Establish processes to ensure full, end-to-end coordination between all involved parties.
• Troubleshoot and unblock issues affecting execution of work and services.

Provincial Programme Management

• Manage overall support to ensure the effective functioning of the services in the province.
• Establish clear, written and explicit work processes and procedures and set up systems and methodologies to monitor the execution and performance of work of all staff.
• Review work processes and recommend corrective actions/improvements enhancing the performance and effectiveness of the Programme.
• Manage control of quality and quantity of work performed, guide the team and carry the overall responsibility for the task fulfilment as per the operational plan.
• Manage that the operation support plan and programme for the work includes and addresses:
• Detailed Project Plans and necessary, satisfactory project procedures are established to direct all project work to maintain timely execution and quality of work.
• Results are compiled, documented and forwarded to in required format, quantity and quality, and ensure timely and correct presentation and explanation of results.
• Risks are proactively managed.
• Progress review and coordination meetings are held regularly with key project team members, and other project stakeholders.
• Progress is diligently monitored and that bottlenecks and related issues are proactively tracked.
• Costs are properly and orderly tracked and maintained within approved project budgets.
• Project schedules are followed, and deadlines are met.

Financial Management

• Develop the budget required for programmes within the province.
• Manage expenditure against budget.
• Manage procurement in line with the relevant policies and procedures.
• Address any anomalies in spend and budget.
• Report on financial performance of the programme.

People Management

• Select, assign, lead and manage people.
• Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives through implementation of the performance management system.
• Build and manage relationships with staff members.
• Manage and support staff development.
• Develop and manage the implementation of succession plans for key individuals and critical positions.
• Implement the policies and procedures as required.
• Manage risks and address issues as they arise.

Compliance Management

• Manage implementation of work within established policies, systems, procedures, processes and practices.
• Provide advice and assistance to others to ensure their compliance with policy and governance procedures.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Degree or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment and/or .
• Postgraduate qualification in the Built Environment and/or Civil will be an added advantage
• At least 5 – 8 years’ experience in public sector including 3 years Senior Management experience.
• Relevant Professional Registration within the Built Environment and/or Civil Engineering.
• Knowledge of legislation and policies regulating the human settlement sector and the intergovernmental relations environment.
• Knowledge, insight and experience of the public sector human settlement environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Competencies Required

Leadership Competencies

• Change Management
• Developing Others
• Delivery Leadership
• Motivating
• Organisational Awareness and Effectiveness
• Organisational-Health View
• People Management
• Public and Private Partnering
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning and Annual Performance Planning
• Team Leadership

Technical Competencies

• Contractor / Service Provider Management
• Needs Analysis
• Policy and Procedure Development and Implementation
• Resource Management
• Governance