Director: Presidential Employment Stimulus Funding Program at The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; A minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration/ Project Management or any relevant Project Management qualification;
• 3-5 years relevant experience, at least 3 years at an Assistant Director level in special project management environment; Knowledge of the Public Service Systems/legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures;

DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to manage and monitor the implementation of the PESP project and the administration of funds by Department entities; Manage PESP Projects planning and implementation Process; Manage how entities implement the PESP projects; Coordinate the application of the relevant project management tools in the implementation process of PESP projects;
• Co-ordinating other special projects as assigned by the Director or the DDG; Compile progress reports and provide feedback to management and stakeholders; Ensure compliance with departmental policies, funding requirements, and reporting standards; Identify risks and challenges in project implementation and recommend corrective measures;
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication to support successful project delivery; Provide guidance and support to implementing entities to strengthen project management capacity; Coordinates Stakeholder Engagement; Co-ordinate engagements through meetings, emails, memos, letters, and telecommunications with the National Treasury PMU and the Presidency PMO; Maintain regular communication and follow-up with key stakeholders to ensure timely responses and collaboration; Prepare and distribute briefing notes, reports, and presentations for stakeholders;
• Facilitate workshops, forums, and consultations to support project and program objectives; Document and track stakeholder feedback and ensure it is addressed appropriately; Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders; Ensure all stakeholder engagements are aligned with departmental policies and strategic priorities;
• Identify potential risks or issues arising from stakeholder interactions and recommend solutions; Provide administrative support for the PESP Projects; Keep regular records of meetings with various stakeholders; Consolidate reports submitted by the entities and submit them to the DDG; Provide reports on other projects to the DDG; Report on PESP progress to monthly Branch meetings; Ensure proper administration and accountability funds allocation to projects; Monitor and evaluate the PESP Projects;
• Coordinate technical and progress meetings with implementing public entities; Ensure inter project implementation risk management and risk mitigation; Provide monthly expenditure reports to the National Treasury PMU and bi-monthly statistical reports to the Presidency PMO; Conduct site visits to funded projects that have been selected; Monitor and evaluate project performance, outputs, and outcomes;
• Coordinate financial processes of Projects; Assess the financial expenditure reports from the entities to the National Treasury; Facilitate payment of administration costs to Entities who are fund administrators; Monitor the disbursement of funds to beneficiaries of PESP. Manage subordinates in the sub-directorate.