GAUTENG PROVINCIAL TREASURY

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on new z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. The copies of qualifications, ID, drivers’ licence and relevant certificates need not be certified when applying for the post. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR. Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification and employment verification). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. All non-SA citizens must attach a certified proof of permanent residence in South Africa. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. The persons appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. SMS candidates will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by the DPSA. All shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will be required to undergo a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job. Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) reserves the right to utilise practical exercises / tests for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). GPT also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prospective applicants must please use the new Z83 which is effective as at 01 January 2021, should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83) form, it will not be considered. You need to fill in all sections of this form completely, accurately and legibly.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECT MANAGER REF NO: GPT/2022/04/01 
Directorate: Financial Business Systems 
SALARY : R744 255.per annum (All-inclusive Package) 
CENTRE : Johannesburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A three-year tertiary qualification NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Computer Sciences or Information Technology of Informatics or Financial Information Systems or Finance related qualification. MICROSOFT VISIO & MS PROJECT (Proficiency). 3-5 years’ experience with all aspects of IT projects from creative, business analysis, system analysis and design through development, testing, implementation and post implementation support (SDLC). 3-5 years’ experience in Project Management with a proven background of leading multiple projects and working with tight deadlines. 3-5 years’ experience in a full cycle of ERP project. Minimum 2 of years’ experience as a project manager and proven experience web of software projects. 
 
DUTIES : Implementing achieving strategies too archive project data according to legal requirements. Oversee the development of the project risk register for the business unit and report on implementation progress. Oversee and monitor the management of internal controls in line with the existing applications. Oversee and manage the reporting of compliance measures and whether applicable laws/ regulations and guidelines are followed throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC) of system. Oversee and monitor the supply of project information, actions to minimize audit findings and the management of responses. Manage the relationships with key stakeholders to ensure implementation of new reforms. Address identified challenges faced by clients. Oversee and monitor the management of internal controls in line with the existing applications. Manage projects from inception to post-implementation. Gather, analyses and prepare documentation such as business cases, detailed impact assessments and any functional specification documents. Translate business needs into technical specifications. Roll out the new systems to all customers sites and provide continuous support. Ensure optimisation, maximising of system usage. Oversee enhancements of new functionality and re-alignment of business process with transversal systems. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Oversee the tracking of customer queries and enquiries and resolutions thereof. Facilitating communication between business owners and technical teams. Manage impacts of process changes with key focus on change support. Facilitate change management work stream for system enhancements. Schedule and facilitation of regular meetings to obtain status updates. Management of issues through the proper Project governance and escalation protocols. Prepare and maintain the Stakeholder Engagement. Prepare the Communications Strategy and Plan. Reviewing technical solutions and “As Is” business processes against business requirement specification. Facilitate and coordinate User Acceptance Testing. Understand, document and escalate project risks. Liaise with other project areas to co-ordinate interdependencies and resolve issues. Ensure that Project Reviews and carried out after each Project launch. Document lessons learned for each project. Determine training needs and request GPG to submit training needs. Supporting role on ongoing and special projects. Identify and lead the implementation of new reforms in the province. Monitor project plans specifically goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, risks, contingency plans, and allocation of resources. Ensure proper execution of change management and implementation process. Provide strategic leadership to the development, management and implementation of financial systems. Create and execute project plans, project schedules and revise where appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Facilitate the definition of project missions, goals, tasks and resource requirements. Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project, scope and budget. Apply approved project methodology and enforce project standards to minimise exposure and risks to projects. Develop service legal agreement and oversee relationship with vendors. Manage changes to the projects scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques. Ensure project documents and agreements are complete, current, field and stored appropriately. Lead, co-ordinate, provide guidance to develop and manage system, policies and procedures for continuous improvement. Influence and manage the relationship between internal stakeholders and external stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. B. Mtshizana Tel no: 011 227 9000