Project Manager - eThekwini at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Manage and control the delivery and implementation of skills development projects by providing a centralized project management service across all technical disciplines to ensure timeous implementation of projects in accordance with the National Skills Development Strategy and Integrated Development Plan duties/tasks.

This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (OUTREACH)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Conceptualise and initiate various projects as per the need of the EThekwini Municipal Area.
• Establish project goals and objectives in consultation with the Senior Manager Outreach, and stakeholders.
• Manage, control and review detailed project plans.
• Monitor project plans, track and adjust project activities, develop evaluation criteria and document and communicate the effectiveness of project plans, proposals and or project activities upon their completion.
• Analyse the effectiveness of operations within the Department.
• Manage and track expenditure to budget/ forecast and review and revise expense allocations.
• Assume responsibility for project procurement management.
• Manage and monitor subordinates progress and quality of service.
• Monitor customer service indices and conformance with affirmative action and employment equity commitments.
• Interpret and enforce safety and security of staff and stakeholders involved in projects.

Competencies    

• Discipline Specific Skills.
• Financial Management.
• People Management.
• Planning and Organising.
• Monitoring and Control
• Problem Solving.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Communication.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Change Readiness.
• Impact and Influence.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in any of the following fields Public Management or Public Policy and Administration or Public Administration.
• National Certificate Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (OD-ETDP) (NQF Level 5) or certificate in Education Training and Development Practices (NQF Level 5).
• Project Management Certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 years relevant experience working in a project management, learning and development environment.

Preferred Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in any of the following fields Community Development or Public Management or Public Policy and Administration or Public Administration.
• National Certificate Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (OD-ETDP) (NQF Level 5) or certificate in Education Training and Development Practices (NQF Level 5).
• Project Management Certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 years relevant experience working in a project management, learning and development environment.