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ROAD ACCIDENT FUND (RAF)
 
​The Organisation requires the services of a qualified individual for the following position, the positions will be based in Head Office: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER: T.A.S.K GRADE 16​.
 
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT​
 
SENIOR PROJECT-MANAGER:-T.A.S.K-GRADE-16
ADVERT REFERENCE NO: 16112018SPM
LOCATION: Centurion
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 1/15/2019 11:55 PM
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Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Senior Manager: Programme Management Office, the successful incumbent will be responsible for preparing governance documents in line with the prescribed methodology of the PMO Plan; to execute and finalise projects and programmes according to strict deadlines and within budget. This role will be working across a range of simple and complex projects including programmes and with cross-functional team members and external service tasked with managing and mentoring junior project managers within the PMO.
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Define project plan and scope.
  • Develop full-scale project plan.
  • Conduct and facilitate project meetings and administration.
  • Monitor and report on status of project efforts.
  • Proactively mitigate project risks and report on all issues and risks.
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  • Develop and maintain project documents in a systematic manner.
  • Work closely with Senior Manager: PMO, Senior Manager Business Analysis and stakeholders to ensure proper engagement.
  • Take responsibility for managing, planning, scheduling, estimating, controlling and delivering all activities for projects.
  • Facilitate project and steering committee meetings.
  • Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans.
  
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma @ NQF Level 7 in Commerce/ Science/ Engineering/ Project Management or related equivalent.
  • Postgraduate Diploma/ Honours Degree/ Professional Qualification Degree @ NQF Level 8 will be advantageous.
  • Certification in project management (Prince 2 Practitioner, PMP, MSP or PgMP will be an advantage).
  • COBIT 5 Foundation certificate will be an added advantage.
  • Membership of project management professional bodies (PMI, PMSA, PMISA Chapter and ISACA) will be an advantage.
  • Programme management training will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in Insurance or Financial Services will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 6 – 8 years project and programme management work experience, of which 2 years must have been on management/ supervisory level/ area of expertise.
  • Experience in managing transversal projects.
  • Experience in managing change within a project is essential.
 
Technical and behavioural competencies required
  • Strategic capability and leadership skills.
  • Results driven
  • Business and financial acumen.
  • Brand and stakeholder orientation.
  • Organisational resilience.
  • Communication skills.
  • Team resilience.
  • Network and alliances.
  • Talent management.
  • Change management.
  • Knowledge of the PMBOK Guide – 6th Edition.
  • Working knowledge of software such as Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Project is highly advantageous.



Remuneration 
Total cost to company applicable to this position is minimum R911 075.00 per annum, negotiable.

NB: "RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no contributions from the Employer, successful candidates are required to structure their packages in manner that will suit their needs".

Closing date: 15 January 2019 

Applications can be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer at Eco Glades; email address is Patiencem.recruitment@raf.co.za OR hand delivered at 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Glades 2, Centurion.
 
INSTRUCTION TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
1.     Indicate the name and the reference number for the position you are applying for on the subject line
2.     Do not submit copies of qualifications and ID as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates on the interview date
3.     Submit a short CV with a maximum of  5 pages
4.     Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations if considered for the position.
 
The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to groups who are under represented in terms of our Employment Equity Plan
 
Please note that the prospective employees will be subjected to security vetting
 
NB:  Applicants who have not received any correspondence from us within six weeks from the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful​​