​.ZADNA – PROJECT MANAGER (PMO)

 
Key responsibilities: 
1. Define project management strategy, plan, and governance 

• Develop a sustainable project execution strategy and ensure its alignment with ZADNA operational strategy. 
• Define the PMO methodology for each project and ensure that operating objectives and performance standards are understood and owned by project management and project team members. 
• Implement and improve project standards and processes, e.g., related to project planning, financial management, production process, reporting, change control, risk management and quality. 
• Ensure the review and update of project management policies and processes to ensure the effective execution of projects. 
• Remain informed of developing technologies and techniques associated with projects and planning, looking for creative ways of improving work processes.

 
2. Manage project execution and delivery 

• Guide the project initiation process and monitor progress against operational targets with delivery terms and conditions, cost, quality, and timelines. 
• Ensure the development of a project charter, communication plan and quality assurance plan. 
• Manage and allocate resources across projects based on priorities, schedules, and budgets. 
• Coordinate project activities and manage variations and changes in the scope of the project. 
• Leads and implement end-to-end business improvement projects within the Department. 

 
3. Project management control and quality 

• Oversee the implementation of all required project execution systems and procedures, including but not limited to project controls, governance, and quality. 
• Compile and present progress reports and findings to the relevant stakeholders. 

 
4. Stakeholder management

• Identify and manage all client and stakeholder relationships, including third parties / vendors. 
• Ensure that all stakeholders are continuously informed of the project status, time, and cost according to the project and communication plan. 
• Undertake to negotiate timelines and budgets with stakeholders, as and where required. 

 
5. Financial and risk management 

• Provide input in the preparation and management of the Departmental budget. 
• Monitor the desired financial project objectives through good cost control and financial progress reports. 
• Ensure projects are on schedule and within budget. Where variance exists, establish an action plan, and obtain approval before implementation. 
• Identify and anticipate risks that might impact the schedule and propose solutions to mitigate. 

 
6. People management 

• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and applicable laws. 
• Manage the Department’s resources effectively to improve organisational productivity and delivery. 
• Lead and manage the end-to-end performance management process, inspire, and encourage your team to deliver on key performance areas, and provide the necessary support, coaching, and training. 
• Comply with ZADNA HR and Employee Relations policies and procedures and applicable Labour Laws. 

 
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business or Project Management. 
• A Project Management Certification (PMBOK, Agile or Waterfall). 
 
Experience
• 7 – 8 years’ experience in a project management leadership capacity. 
 
Related Knowledge, Competencies and Skills 
• Excellent knowledge of project management principles 
• Good planning, organising and attention to detail 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Financial analysis and interpretation 
• Good understanding of business, policies and procedures 
• Persuading, influencing, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills 
• Must demonstrate integrity, professionalism and high standards of ethics in dealing with sensitive or confidential information 
• Computer literacy in MS Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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Kindly send your full application (Cover Letter, CV, copies of ID and academic qualifications) to recruitment@zadna.org.za no later 17:00 28 April 2023.
 
If you do not receive any response within thirty (30) calendar days of closing, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
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