Contractor (Fc)

-The main purpose of this position is to perform general project administrative support functions to ensure the smooth running of projects within the Currency Management Department (CMD) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
-Detailed Description
Assist with compiling and maintaining mandatory project documentation (e.g. information relating to the project charter, business case, project plan and change request) in order to ensure project compliance with the standards and procedures of the Programme Management Office (PMO).
- Collate and manage project information and reports to ensure that relevant stakeholders (internal and external) are adequately informed of the project status.
- Liaise with various stakeholders (internal and external) throughout the project life cycle in order to maintain effective communication on all matters relating to the project.
- Update and maintain the project schedule, highlighting deviations in order to ensure that project timelines are adhered to, and allowing for planning adjustments.
- Maintain a project repository in order to ensure that project information is accessible to all stakeholders and available for audit purposes.
- Schedule meetings, consolidate information for meetings, maintain and disseminate minutes, and ensure that actions are followed up as per the minutes.
- Record, update and maintain lessons learnt, risks, issues and action logs in order to enable the project manager to manage the project risks.
- Contain and follow up on project activities in the absence of the project manager in order to ensure project continuity.
- Maintain an audit trail of all project expenditure, process invoices for payment and reconcile project budget on monthly basis, which includes liaising with vendors and CMD’s Management Support Unit to ensure the timely payment of invoices.
- Assist the project manager with the preparation of project/programme reports.
- Conduct resource onboarding in terms of vetting, logistics, project documentation, templates to be used, Standard Operating Procedures and use of SharePoint site.
- Assist the project team with travel and accommodation arrangements.
Job Requirements
a Higher Certificate (NQF 5) in Project Administration or Project Management;
- the minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in a project administration environment; and
- solid knowledge of the project management discipline, with an emphasis on project administration.
- Experience in programme management will be advantageous.

Additional requirements include:

- analytical and problem-solving skills;
- a learning focus;
- a drive for results;
- teamwork;
- verbal and written communication skills;
- flexibility; and
- a service and stakeholder focus.
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**The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her experience and competence.
**Ms Sarah Molomo**

**Senior Manager: Recruitment and Selection**

**Human Resources Department**

**South African Reserve Bank
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