Project Manager - Menlyn at Assupol

Planning and developing the Project Scope.

• Develop project scope and objectives including technical feasibility; 
• Identify key stakeholders relevant to the project (internal and external);
• Identify and establish a project team comprising of Internal (Assupol) members;
• Identification of key performance metrics (analytical and non-analytical) to ensure all project objectives are appropriately met;
• Identification of key risks associated with the project. Develop mitigating actions as well as identifying key risk indicators;
• Identification of key resources (financial and non-financial) required to execute the project;
• Development of a detailed project plan outlining key checkpoints and timelines of the project;

Project management and execution

• Establish a deadline and monitor the progress of the project;
• Leading project team in line with pre-determined project plan;
• Source all technical resources relevant for the project;
• Project monitoring and evaluation against expected outcomes;
• Management of allocated resources (Incl. budget) and achieve resource utilisation efficiencies;
• Performance of regular performance evaluation of the project using appropriate systems, tools and techniques;
• Utilisation of appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs;
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation;
• Review and report on the progress of the project at relevant Committees and Forums.

Development and Management of Key Stakeholder Relationships

• Development of a Stakeholder relationship plan relevant to the Project;
• Implementation of the Stakeholder plan relevant to the Project;
• Management of all stakeholder relationships relevant to the project and ensure satisfaction of all expectations;
• Maintain technical alignment with key stakeholders
• Review and report on the Stakeholder management performance of Project at relevant Committees and Forums.

Reporting obligations

• Monthly reporting to the Assupol Holdings Executive Committee (where invited);
• Quarterly reporting to the Assupol Holdings Board Committees (where invited);
• Quarterly reporting to the Assupol Holdings Board (where invited)Requirements

FORMAL EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business management, or a related field.
• Masters Degree: Masters in Business Administration (or similar) - advantage

TECHNICAL/LEGAL CERTIFICATION 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred

EXPERIENCE 

• 10 years’ experience in project management or senior management role;
• Experience related to skills development, with youth as a focus area;
• Experience in the interactions with Government Departments and/or Government agencies

Closing date: 14 August 2023