Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Governance

• Stakeholder engagement and communication

• Project Initiation and planning

• Project Execution and monitoring

• Project Risk and issues management

• Project Resource management (internal and external resources)

• Project Quality assurance

• Project Change management

• Project Budget management

• Managing delivery / performance of external technology partners.

• Documentation and reporting

• Team collaboration, knowledge sharing and continual improvement

Minimum Requirements for the job:

Qualifications / Education

Minimum:

• An under-graduate degree (qualification at NQF-7 level) in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field – a post-graduate degree is preferred.

Advantageous:

• A post-graduate qualification in the above;

• Industry-recognised certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP, AGILE DSDM etc.)

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in an IT Project Management role in an enterprise (large, complex) IT environment leading both systems development and infrastructure projects.

• At least 3 years in a senior/lead project management role, leading and mentoring junior project managers.

• A proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT-related projects.

• An understanding of how organisational change management supports successful project implementation would be advantageous.

Functional Competencies:

• Proficiency in Waterfall and AGILE project management methodologies.

• Thorough knowledge of the project management lifecycle and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.

• Proficiency in establishing effective project governance and maintaining necessary project documentation / artifacts.

• Proficiency in managing Project Resources, Budgets, Risks and Issues

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Project Management tools

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Good organising and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team

• Adaptability, Innovation and Change Management.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive, market-related salary with opportunities to earn incentive performance bonuses

• A supportive, high-performing environment where innovation is encouraged

• A Hybrid remote working model – two days in office / three days working remotely.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to a digital learning platform.

• Subsidised academic studies for staff, their spouse/life partner, and dependent children.

Application Process:

All applicants are required to submit the following:

1. Covering letter

2. Full curriculum vitae (CV)

3. Clear copy of RSA ID / Passport

4. All certificates of qualifications

5. Any other relevant information specified in the advertisement