(1168) Team Leader: Programme Management Office - CSD at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Implement and maintain a governance framework aligned with project life cycle stages.
• Implement the CSD PMO governance framework (e.g. principles, standards, processes and practices) in support of CSD’s programmes and projects.
• Identify areas where deviations from the Strategic PMO are required for corporate real estate and to receive the relevant approvals.
• Define and ensure that adequate governance and controls are in place for the CSD PMO processes in line with the internal audit programme and drive the resolution of audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including health and safety, environmental as well as quality standards.
• Ensure regular project reporting in line with the project management framework.
• Ensure effective documentation and communication of project decisions and changes.
• Manage and lead project coordinators in ensuring adherence to governance guidelines for project management.
• Promote ethical conduct and professional accountability in line with the SARB’s Code of Conduct.
• Work closely with programme managers, ensuring that project management and governance processes are adhered to in the development, approval and efficient repository of project life cycle artifacts (e.g. project execution plans, resource plans and procurement strategies).
• Provide oversight and assurance of adherence to governance processes relating to the inception and conception stages of the project life cycle, ensuring that the outcomes of stakeholder inputs, feasibility studies and risk assessments are incorporated in the finalisation of the project brief.
• Provide oversight and assurance of the alignment of project planning with the budget and other statutory approvals in accordance with governance processes.
• Conduct project health checks and audits to ensure compliance with governance and quality standards.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies, including communication plans and consultation processes.
• Facilitate engagements between client departments, cash centres, consultants and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Project Management or an equivalent qualification; and
• the minimum of 5–7 years of experience in project management and/or experience in PMOs.