ERP/IS/23/08/2024 National Office – ERP Project Manager at Legal Aid South Africa

KEY OUTPUTS

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines, resources and budget.
• Lead project teams in the implementation and support of ERP solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact between the project team, vendors and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to provide updates, gather requirements and address concerns.
• Ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Resource Management:

• Allocate resources efficiently to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the project team, including assigning tasks and setting priorities.
• Collaborate with HR and department heads to ensure the availability of necessary resources.

Budget and Cost Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are completed within approved financial parameters.
• Track project expenses and report on financial performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement them where possible.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify, assess and manage risks and issues throughout the project.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential project challenges.
• Resolve project issues promptly and efficiently to minimise impact.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards.
• Oversee the testing and validation of ERP system functionalities.
• Manage the change control process to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption to business operations.

Post-Implementation Support:

• Develop and execute a post-implementation support plan.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure proper training and documentation is provided to end-users.

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES) REQUIRED

• National Senior/Matric certificate, plus a postgraduate degree in Project Management or equivalent.
• A qualification in IT will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of working experience, five (5) years of which are in project management.
• As ERP systems are highly integrated, data quality is expected to be a critical success factor for implementation. Demonstrable prior system implementation experience which involves the data migration process is a requirement.
• The main objective of employing the ERP system is to ensure that the technical aspects of the subdivisions of the organisation are centralised. To achieve this objective, the candidate should have proven experience of building the ERP system that integrates with multiple systems.
• The candidate should possess knowledge in Finance, SCM, Asset Management and HR systems and processes for a successful implementation of the ERP system.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead a change management process at an enterprise level.
• The candidate must have exposure to leading practices on project management tools and techniques.
• The candidate must possess proven experience for engaging internal and external stakeholder at different levels.