ITHALA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION - PROGRAMME MANAGER - EL

 
Monitor IDFC’s performance by: 
- Designing performance tracking tools processes and procedures. 
- Facilitating performance data updates and structure indicators for communication with internal and external stakeholders. 
- Ensuring implementation of decisions taken at key Executive and Board committees. 
- Compiling corporate-level process reports pertaining to decisions taken. 
 
Prepare Corporate and Statutory reports by: 
- Designing content for enterprise reports to meet pre-defined end-user needs and expectations. 
- Compiling and coordinating inputs to all annual reports. 
- Formulating leadership motivations and speeches on behalf of the Group Chief Executive Officer for sector and other types of engagements. 
 
Prepare provincial and sector group presentations by: 
- Representing IDFC in provincial forums to draw and contribute to strategic and operational priorities. 
- Advising IDFC on required provincial project involvements. 
- Facilitating project management decisions linked to IDFC. 
- Compiling reports on the key developments and/achievements linked to projects executed by IDFC. 
 
Implement knowledge management practices by: 
- Drawing best practice case studies and other inputs to advance organisational insights into Knowledge Management practices. 
- Formulating strategy and lead corporate-wide initiatives aimed at institutionalising knowledge management practices in the organisation. 
- Giving advice on the implementation of interventions identified for each applicable operational area. 
- Compiling group performance reports on the implementation and impact of the Knowledge Management practices. 
 

 
 Manage special assignments for the office of the Group Chief Executive by: 
- Analysing, advising and positioning executive’s performance agreements in order to achieve cohesion and alignment with strategic objectives. 
- Managing risk identification, mapping and controlling activities and documentation on behalf of the Group Chief Executive Officer. 
- Representing the Group Chief Executive Officer at specified forums and meetings and perform any other tasks that fits in the scope of the role. 
- Formulating strategy and lead corporate-wide intitiatives aimed at institutionalising knowledge. 
 
The following minimum requirements should be met in order to be considered: 
 Post Graduate qualification in Management or related field. 
 Five (5) years’ appropriate experience in strategic advisory and/ or strategic project environment. 
 In-depth knowledge and application ability of strategy development and project management. 
 Understanding of IDFC as an organization together with an appreciation of its strategic and operational environment and stakeholder relationships. 
 Ability to foster, nurture and encourage growth between Ministry Office (Stakeholder) and the organisation, thus ensuring mutually beneficial relations. 
 The ability to apply a business or commercial thought process approach in decision-making, planning and implementation of projects. 
 Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, ensuring understanding, trust, buy-in and commitment from the various parties. 
 Financial acumen to compile and manage operational budgets. 
 Strategic thinking and planning ability in addition to being strategically placed both internally and externally. 
 Knowledge of computerized systems. 
 Ability to work with and through people to achieve results. 
 Diplomacy, discretion, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills. 
 Strong networking and relationship skills. 
 Ability to create and maintain organisational visibility. 
 Must be creative, innovative and be able to drive energy and enthusiasm. 
 Must have entrepreneurship skills. 
 Ability to work independently in a virtual environment. 
 Submission and report writing skills. 
 Thorough understanding of the operations of financial institutions. 
 Ability to interact at senior management level. 
 Good customer service skills. 
 Diplomacy and business-oriented demeanour. 

All Short listed applicants will be subjected to assessments, references and credit checks. 
 
ITHALA EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLES OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT 
 
CLOSING DATE: 15 MARCH 2019
 
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST FORWARD A DETAILED CV; CERTIFIED COPIES OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ID DOCUMENT BY E-MAIL TO  HR_recruitment7@ithala.co.za.  KINDLY ALSO INCLUDE A MOTIVATION OF HOW YOU MEET EACH OF THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE AND QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER FOR THE POSITION. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: 
 LATE APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS WITH NO REFERENCE NUMBER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
 E-MAIL USERS ARE REQUESTED TO SET THE DELIVERY OPTION ON BOTH “RETURN RECEIPT” AND “CONFIRM DELIVERY”. 
 CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE LIMITED TO SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES. ALL SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECTED TO ASSESSMENTS, REFERENCE AND CREDIT CHECKS. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN 1 MONTH OF CLOSING DATE OF THE ADVERTISEMENT, PLEASE ACCEPT THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.