Deputy Director: Project Management at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in Health Sciences or Social Sciences or Economics or ICT with a Post Graduate qualification in Agile Management / Project Management.
• A post Graduate qualification in Public Health and registration with the Project Management Institute or Certification (e.g. CAPM, PMP, Prince2-Practitioner) will be an advantage. Experience in managing projects in the Health Sector will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Develop projects scope and projects plans. Identify the purpose and goals of the project. Ensure objectives are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). List of all stakeholders involved in or affected by the project. Document functional and non-functional requirements.
• Oversee and ensure that projects are delivered on time, in budget and to the required quality standard as per project schedules. Identify the resources (human, financial, material) needed for each task. Estimate the time required to complete each task. Use tools like Gantt charts, scrum, Kanban or project management software. Manage, monitor and evaluate the cross functional team assigned to the project. Align team goals with organizational objectives to ensure relevance and support.
• Schedule regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps. Implement performance metrics to track the progress of the project and individual contributions. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Define the types of documentation required for the project (e.g. project charter, scope statement, requirements documents). Create a project charter that outlines the project’s purpose, objectives, stakeholders, and high-level requirements.
• Ensure that the charter is approved by key stakeholders to provide a clear project mandate. Develop a scope statement that clearly defines what is included and excludes from the project. Perform risk management to minimize project risks. Identify and document potential risks, including their likelihood and impact. Create a risk management plan that outlines mitigation strategies and contingency plans.