Project Manager - Auckland Park at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To proactively execute the Project Manager function within the Video Entertainment Division.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Utilise a project management approach for all Video Entertainment projects.
• Ensure that project management principles are applied across Video Entertainment projects
• Proactively manage Video Entertainment projects
• Successfully execute projects
• Manage the projects through the project life cycle and ensure that the relevant quality gates are implemented
• Ensure usage of control documentation for projects
• Management of project risk registers, project plans, and quality plans for assigned projects
• Ensure that assigned projects are delivered within budget, timeline, and client expectation.
• Exercise effective control over projects and programs
• Manage resources according to availability, priority and scope of work
•  Weekly feedback on the progress of projects
• Management of project meetings, attendance, and minutes, for assigned projects.
• Monitor and report on the operational risk matters
• Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance
• Manage risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations.
• Foster relationships with business partners through collaboration, educating and appreciating of business priorities.
• Collaboration with EPMO on project management standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage relationships to support efficient content delivery.

REQUIREMENTS

• National Diploma in Project Management / Business Management / Business Administration / Operations Management / Engineering Computer Systems or related Qualification (NQF 6)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification accredited by the Project Management Institute (PMBOK or Prince II)
• 3 years’ experience in Project Management, implementing projects using PMBOK/Prince II project methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of Project Management
• Knowledge & understanding of broadcasting