Project Manager (36 Months Fixed Term Contract) (Bryanston) at Eskom Communications

• Assist the EPPF to proactively identify project requirements and accurately forecast specific project requirements
• Define and implement good practices regarding project management and administration in line with industry best practice
• Develop and implement governance mechanisms to support the effective execution of projects
• Maintain regular reports presenting a consolidated view of the EPPF project portfolio in terms of budgets, time, resources and deliverables
• Manage planning of resource requirements, ensure sufficient capable resources are in place to meet service delivery demands, maintaining the effective and efficient capability of the project team.
• Build a high performing team where the best people are deployed in the right roles and deliver against strategy.
• Ensure that all employees are motivated, developed.
• Manage employees’ performance and ensure that their individual and collective performance is of the required standard.
• Implement and maintain an effective system of internal controls and delegations of authority for the department, to ensure that accountability for decisions made.
• Inspires, aligns and engages employees around the vision and strategy of the Fund, maximising employee engagement and willingness to invest discretionary effort
• Liaise with key stakeholders to gain an understanding of specific project needs and the project implementation environment, where this relates to current and future projects identified by line management
• Manage and monitor all on-going projects in terms of delivery and providing an PMO service delivery
• Plan, Monitor and manage project capacity requirements 
• Close off completed projects to the appropriate business or functional area and ensure proper project closure governance
• Compile project implementation and PMO budgets, project scopes/plans and deliverables and submit for approval
• Ensure that project risks and issues are Identified, escalated where necessary and mitigated by using strong governance frameworks and administrative practices
• Chair project governance forums where designated and attend project meetings and discussion forums
• Ensure that project reports and regular updates for strategic forums are delivered in time and in a simplified yet professional format
• Plan, Lead and coordinate the procurement process around the appointment of vendors and service providers to assist the PMO with the execution of projects insofar as Project Management is concerned.
• Establish relationships with suitable vendors and service providers for current and future projects
• Identify, coordinate and establish mechanisms to drive enhanced value from project vendors and service providers
• Define Project budget
• Execute the budget
• Control and monitor the budget
• Update and report on the budget

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Acknowledged Project Management Qualification
• Project Management certification (Prince -2; PBBOK or equivalent) - (Advantageous)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus (Advantageous)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 

• In-depth knowledge of Project Management as a discipline
• Knowledge of pension fund governance frameworks
• Strong background in business skills, management, budgeting and analysis

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 6 years’ experience
• Sound knowledge of project management experience with strong capabilities in the IT systems implementation environment
• Financial services background will be advantageous.