Project Manager

**Synopsis**
The Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) is a nationwide program where the orgainisation works in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). It is the largest youth employment programme in South Africa, with approximately 250,000 youth who will receive soft and technical skill training. The orgainisation will thus be supporting the upskilling of the youth and general workforce for integration into the educator space and general national industrialization, leading to either improved learning outcomes in the schools and/or to enhance their own pathways forward after the programme
- To oversee the project roll-out of the BEEI with a specific focus on IT systems and operational roll-out.
- To monitor the performance of 18 staff located in 9 provinces

**Qualification and Experience** QUALIFICATIONS**
- A graduate qualification in Project Management, MBA or similar
- Preference will be given to someone with an IT systems background

**Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)**
- Oversee the monitoring of project progress and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and implement operational systems and quality standards for the program.
- Overseeing the IT service provider to ensure technical and operational delivery
- Troubleshooting and contract administration to identify project risks as well as develop and implement risk mitigation measures.
- Provide technical input and project management for strategic planning. Develop and manage project schedules and provide meaningful progress updates to stakeholders together with actionable feedback relating to usage of funds;
- Monitoring staff located in each of the 9 provinces;
- Use applicable best practices throughout each project's execution, monitor progress, and make adjustments as required based on sound technical input
- Lead and monitor the creation, implementation, and management of project management policies, standards and procedures.
- Maintain accountability for the quality of deliverables.
- Follow through and close all the defined exceptions and milestones
- Lead, guide and participate in project steering committees.

**Job Requirements** Job Requirements**
- Minimum of 8 - 10 years’ experience in a project management position undertaking similar work as outlined in the scope of work and deliverables.
- A strong understanding of IT system roll-out;
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills: the ability to handle several complex tasks simultaneously and also coordinate key projects with a variety of stakeholders is essential
- Proven communication skills are essential - must possess great written and verbal skills to be able to work effectively with others.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and team members
- Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships
- Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals
- Ability to present and communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner
- Must possess the ability to make deductions and meaning from rather complex and abstract situations and make sound decisions from these factors and provide direction to the team in these instances
- Must have the ability to work under pressure and cope with stress including the ability to make rational decisions even under stressful/ high pressure situations
- Negotiation and interpersonal skills essential to negotiate and influence people towards achieving a predetermined goal
- Require excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) - proficiency in Project Management software will be an advantage

Job Reference: IDC00474