Deputy Director: (Project Manager) Basic Education Employment Initiative at Eastern Cape Department of Education

Requirements

• NQF 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. 3 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level (NQF Level 7).
• 5 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level (NQF Level 6). Computer literacy and valid driver’s license required

Duties

• Provide guidance on the development of implementation, monitoring and reporting of integrated strategy, policies and procedure for logistics and inventory management services.
• Communicate program status, updates, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management and executive leadership. Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations, ensuring alignment with program objectives and priorities. Establish and maintain governance structures, processes, and reporting mechanisms to monitor program progress and performance.
• Track program metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), analysing data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the program team and across the organization. Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, providing guidance, direction, and support as needed. Manage the allocated resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to support program activities and projects.
• Monitor project dependencies, risks, and issues, and take proactive measures to mitigate them. To manage the implementation of BEEI Communication and advocacy. Facilitate the development of communication material. Facilities BEEI advocacy campaigns in the province. Manage stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Manage and report on beneficiary recruitment drive. Represent Easter Province at national level on BEEI relevant platforms. Facilitate collaboration and communication among project teams, ensuring integration and coherence across projects. Coordinate the management of programme activities. Coordinating with project managers to manage the resources and budget. Laying out the operating controls and parameters.
• Maintaining the essence of the processes that define and run the projects within the program. Ensure compliance with reporting requirements by providing consolidated monthly expenditure reports. Manage the compilation and implementation of BEEI Budget the programme activities. Monitor and support the development and implementation of Business Plans to the relevant authorities. Ensure the implementation of projects according to the approved business plan.
• Conduct BEEI Budget conciliation in line with the strategic objectives of the project. Monitor and report on performance of BEEI budget. Conduct Audit control services for the programme. Manage the allocated resources of the sub-directorate. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates.
• Ensure timeously development and implementation of Job Descriptions, Work Plans and   Personal Development Plans (PDPs) for all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness.
• Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.