Programmes Manager: RLHR at National Heritage Council of South Africa

Ref no: MR/25/01/2024 
About the job: 

• The NHC has a vacancy for a Programmes Manager: RLHR who will be responsible to strategically manage the development, implementation and preservation of Resistance Liberation Heritage Route (RLHR) programmes and projects. 
• The position is a 2 year fixed-term contract, based at Hatfield, Pretoria. 

Key responsibilities: 
Strategic leadership: 

• Provide overall leadership to the function 
• Develop RLHR function strategies and operational plans to support NHC initiatives 
• Develop, implement and manage policies and procedures 
• Monitor and manage performance to ensure successful implementation of plans and achievement of targets 
• Report periodically on the performance of function 
• Manage that all external communications are aligned with the ` strategic objectives 
• Identify potential threats to progress and proactively implement corrective action as necessary 
• Identify risks, develop and implement risk mitigation measures in the area of responsibility 
• Develop and maintain the Unit’s Risk Register 
• Manage and monitor RLHR projects implementation and compliance thereof 
• Manage contracts and service level agreements in the area of responsibility 
• Produce progress and information reports according to requirements and within service level agreements 
• Attend Management meetings, provide input to problem resolution and take steps to break down barriers that hinder progress 

Development and implementation of the RLHR programmes: 

• Identify RLHR programmes to be implemented annually in alignment with the strategic priorities of NHC and APP 
• Manage the development of content for the RLHR programmes 
• Define and specify programme deliverables 
• Develop and implement procedures and systems to support project management initiatives 
• Develop operational plans and budgets for the programmes 
• Manage that the NHC RHLR programmes are aligned with DSAC annual programmes 
• Manage the reporting on RLHR programmes 
• Monitor and evaluate the RLHR programmes 
• Assist the CEO in the preparation of presentations to Ministries and other departments 
• Mobilize resources for RLHR programmes 
• Prepare submissions or presentations on behalf of the CEO or as requested 

Management of the coordination and facilitation of RLHR programmes locally, regionally and globally: 

• Identify the RLHR programme agenda for implementation at RLHR programmes locally, regionally and globally develop the RLHR agenda 
• Define and specify RLHR programmes locally, regionally and globally 
• Develop operational plans and budgets for the RLHR programmes locally, regionally and globally 
• Monitor and evaluate the RLHR programme in line with established targets 
• Partake and/or manage participation in RLHR programmes consultations or forums locally, regionally and globally 
• Report on RLHR programmes locally, regionally and globally 
• Manage RLHR site development and co-ordination 

Strategic stakeholder and multi-lateral engagements: 

• Manage and interface with different stakeholders i.e Director Generals, Ministers, portfolios, tourism organisations, private sector product owners and Communities 
• Develop and implement an engagement and communication plan 
• Manage the development of a stakeholder matrix/database for the RLHR programmes
• Develop a communication process to engage with local communities, tourism organisations and private sector product owners along the potential route 
• Manage the identification of needs and expectations of stakeholders 
• Obtain stakeholder buy-in and facilitate participation 
• Engage in activities to foster a sense of ownership and contribution to the RLHR starting from an individual level to a national and international level 
• Manage that the National Business Case for the NHC is presented to DSAC and other critical platforms 
• Manage the identification of Provincial Political Champions for the RLHR 

Advocacy and education: 

• Manage the identification of Community engagement programmes that promote knowledge production 
• Manage the promotion of lifelong learning through advocacy efforts 
• Manage knowledge production 

Resource management: 

• Manage a positive and constructive culture 
• Set performance targets for the unit and regularly monitor achievement thereof 
• Manage capacity of subordinate/s through coaching, mentoring and identifying training opportunities for subordinates 
• Enable employees to implement and manage their development plans to address role competency gaps as well as personal growth and development 
• Provide clear work expectations and discuss goals with employees 
• Financial Management 
• Develop budget for area of responsibility 
• Track and monitor expenditure against allocated budget 
• Implement measures to ensure financial viability, eliminating wasteful expenditure 
• Asset Management 
• Manage the acquisition and safeguarding of the Unit assets, furniture and equipment 

Continuous Improvement and Unit optimization: 

• Keep abreast of new developments and changes in the industry 
• Share new information and best practice trends with colleagues 
• Proactively introduce improvement opportunities in line with best practice to optimise processes 
• Create opportunities that encourage cooperation and team work 
• Manage that direct reports are equipped with the necessary resources to produce their work 
• Engage in activities related to productivity, team work effectiveness, problem solving and continuous improvement to optimise the outputs of the Unit 
• Create an enabling environment that encourages idea generation and problem solving in the Unit 
• Actively partake in business wide initiatives 
• Maintain ownership for own work, performance management and development 
• Quality assure all work 
• Maintain open and honest communication 
• Actively partake in business wide initiatives 
• Efficiently utilise the NHC resources 
• Comply to NHC policies and procedures 

Qualifications, skills and experience: 

• Post graduate qualification in Strategic or Project Management or relevant NQF Level 8 qualification 
• Working knowledge of relevant Public-Sector legislation, e.g. PFMA, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, National Heritage Council Act, South African Heritage Resources Act, World Heritage Convention etc 
• Report writing skills 
• Computer skills 
• At least 6 years’ experience within the field of which 3 years’ should have been at a management level 
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret common journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from stakeholders, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups. 
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions with several abstract and concrete variables. 
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile. 
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 
• Travelling 
• Driver license