Project Office Manager at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Project Management or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years working experience at junior management level in project management. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of Project Management software (e.g. MS Project,) MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc). Project management methodology. IT related projects. Ability to manage and coordinate projects. Ability to create and maintain technical project plans and outcomes. Good verbal communication skills. Good report writing skills. Financial management skills. Interpersonal skills. 

DUTIES :

• Manage Project / Results Management Office. Define and implement project / programme standards and ensure compliance to Results Management Office (RMO). Implement project governance model and project management methodology. Manage and report PMO benefits. Implement research projects according to policies and standards developed. Quality assure project business cases. Monitor project performance, data and trend analysis. Support project managers to implement projects. Manage Branch Projects. Prioritise and implement projects in line with project methodology. Manage project resources (budget, human and time). Monitor and report project performance. Consolidate project scheduling and dependencies. Schedule and facilitate review workshops and program milestones. Manage project stakeholders.
• Perform quality assurance audits on all projects. Define project quality criteria. Quality assure projects according to defined quality criteria. Consolidate and review project risks, delays and issues. Manage project audit action plans. Manage project risk management action plans. Manage PMO related administrative services. Manage procurement services and contracts. Assist with responses to tender enquiries. Obtain quotations for various projects for approval purposes. Coordinate contract and project scope variations. Manage project resources. Monitor and report all project performance, data and trend analysis. Administer the successful closure of the project, including final invoices, handovers and documentation. Manage project governance administration related activities.