Re-Advertisement: Project Manager: TASEZ Training Academy at TASEZ (Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Management of the Function: Manage Project development and implementation as the PMBOK Requirements; Project managing all learner ships, learner records, certification; Preparation for site visits – Seta external verifications; Manage and develop client relationships and manage customer satisfaction; Plan and direct activities of the Operations team in line with the project plan; Direct and coordinate the allocation of resources within the operations teams as per the project milestones and deadlines; Manage the performance of the divisional staff in line with the People Development Policy; Ensure effective implementation of current Policies and procedures and labour legislation; Represent the organization at client meetings, presentations and workshops; Ensure the implementation of academic policy, quality Teaching-Learning; To oversee the role played by Programme Coordinators and Lecturers in this regard; Monitoring and reviewing implementation to ensure that programmes are result-driven; Manage programme operational activities and delivery; Provide input into budgets and monitor and control expenses within budget constraints; Develop and implement appropriate policies and processes for effective and efficient delivery; Ensure appropriate staffing of the function and manage employees; Develop and maintain funding proposals; Update and feedback on regular project information. 
• Programme and Project Management: Perform programme and project planning and initiation, including scope, plans, resources and stakeholder engagement; Develop and manage resource plans including resource allocation, budget and team coordination; Contribute to programme delivery and development in conjunction with the Manager ETQA from curriculum development and delivery through to quality assurance; Monitor and track programmes and projects from a time, scope and quality perspective; Identify, report on and facilitate the resolution of risks and issues. 
• Service Provider Management: Contribute to the identification and onboarding of service providers; Ensure contracts are in place with service providers and the scope of the contracts meets the requirements; Develop stakeholder relationships with suppliers and ensure a constant flow of communication; Monitor the performance of suppliers and address any delivery issues that may arise; Perform budget and payment oversight in line with the contract and delivery schedule. 
• Stakeholder Management: Identify, implement and manage effective modes to market TASEZ Training Academy; Establish and maintain strong relationships with key players, such as Government and regulatory bodies, NGOs, Private Sector, Institutions of Higher learning etc.; Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Maintain strong communication with stakeholders, funders, and clients; Visits to stakeholders, funders, and clients; Maintain relationships in terms of the SLA and company policy.
• Reporting; Prepare a management information dashboard to provide an overall view of the health and status of programmes and projects; Prepare programme and project status reporting, such as reporting on project milestones, tracking against budget, delivery, risks and issues, etc.; Developing, implementing and reviewing the Quality Management System; Develop and update training material; Constituent Assessor and Moderator; Develop implementation and training plans for different projects; Execute project scoping and management in line with the agreed deliverables by creating project implementation plans; Deal with different Seta accreditations; Mentor and coach facilitators and assessors; Do quality assurance and project management of all training programmes.
•  Marketing and Funding: Develop proposals and feasibility studies on various potential projects in conjunction with other internal stakeholders; Conduct research and benchmarking to enhance TASEZ Training Academy’s continuous improvement, growth and sustainability; Assist with potential client identification and engagement; Represent and promote TASEZ Academy objectives at relevant committees, stakeholder workshops and forums, legislative structures, etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate tertiary degree in Project Management, ETD, HRD, IT or relevant Social Studies 
• Post-graduate qualification in Project Management would be an advantage. 
• Project management experience and / or qualification/certification is a must. 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ETD/ academic and project management environment 
• Proven experience in Education and Training environment/institution 
• Strong leadership experience in managing learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, skills programmes and related data capturing / learner management systems.