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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 
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REFERENCE NR: VAC07827
JOB TITLE: Senior Project Manager
JOB LEVEL: D3
SALARY: R 555,201 - R 925,335
REPORT: Programme Manager
DIVISION: IT Infrastructure
Department HSP&CP: Technology, Strategy and Planning (Cloud Project Management)
LOCATION: SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS: Permanent for internal candidates and 2 years FTC for external candidates
 
Purpose of the job
To manage large/complex SITA internal/external project(s) using the SITA project management methodology and frameworks, within a defined service/product/customer portfolio, and to provide guidance to Project Managers assigned to such projects/programmes.
 
 
Key Responsibility Areas
 To manage and achieve the predefined objectives/scope of the cloud projects within the specified budget, time and quality (customer; financial; internal business processes;
 To manage and lead a project team in order to execute identified tasks and activities according to the project plan (financial; customer; learning and growth; internal business processes);
 To execute the project according to best practice and SITA project management methodology (internal business processes; customer);
 To manage the project documentation according to SITA configuration management and audit policies in order to ensure compliance to project management processes (internal business processes; learning and growth);
 To maintain contact with all relevant project stakeholders (clients, sponsors, etc.) throughout the project life cycle in order to ascertain levels of satisfaction with progress and performance (customer);
 To manage project related issues and risk areas in order to ensure the successful implementation of a project (financial; internal business processes; customer); and
 Development of project/s budget/finances, asset/equipment and staff requirements, in order to ensure the efficient operation of the define project/s.
 
 
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3 year National Diploma/Degree in Project management/Information Technology/Computer Science or NQF level 5 with the equivalent credits of a National Qualification plus specalised or management certificate of competence at level 5.
 
Experience: 7 – 8 years Project management experience in an IT environment and in public sector IT environment.
Experience in cloud and/or Infrastructure related projects will be an added advantage.
 
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: PM BOK framework; Knowledge of project management methodologies; Knowledge of project management processes; Knowledge of planning tools; Knowledge of configuration management; Knowledge of project risk management; Knowledge of financial management principles; Knowledge of domain/product/service specific execution methodology.
 
Skills: Computer literacy; Verbal and written communication skills; Interpersonal skills; Problem solving and decision making skills; Conflict management skills; Facilitation skills; Presentation skills; Supervisory skills; Organizing skills; and Attention to detail.
 
Other Special Requirements
The incumbent will be required to consult and interact with relevant Government Officials and if required, accreditation and certification bodies.
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How to apply
Internal candidates must apply using this email address: Lerato.internalrecruitment@sita.co.za
External candidates must apply using this email address: Lerato.recruitment@sita.co.za
 
Closing Date: 30 September 2020
 
Disclaimer
SITA is Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
 If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for.
 It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
 Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
 SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment.
 Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract, verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
 Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
 CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.