PROJECT MANAGER: OCCUPATIONAL AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
NATURE OF CONTRACT: 3 years Fixed Term Contract (Council Appointment)
SALARY:  R420 075 per annum (Salary Level 09) plus 37% paid in lieu of benefits
CENTRE: Central Office
Ref No: TNC/CO/23-04/2

REQUIREMENTS: 

Senior Certificate plus a recognized Degree/ National Diploma in Project Management or equivalent qualification. 5 years Project Management experience and 3 years ‘supervisory experience. Candidates that have experience in managing large projects, portfolios of projects and/or programmes in the private or public sector will have an added advantage, as well as those that are registered as Project Managers or Professional Project Managers with Project Management South Africa or other related bodies. Good computer skills and a valid driver’s license are required. The incumbent must be willing to travel, work irregular hours and be committed to meet deadlines within tight timeframes.

COMPETENCIES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:  

Knowledge of   the TVET framework relating to Occupational Skills/ Special Projects/ Trades and all other NSF funded programmes. Candidates must   be proficient in English with proven experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of NSF or similar Projects. Proven strategic management, leadership, and people management capabilities. Strong communicator with the ability to interact with a wide range    of stakeholders. Further skills requirements relate to technical proficiency, data verification, problem solving and analysis, report writing, preparing presentations, Knowledge Management, Quality Management, Budgeting and Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Change Management, and negotiation skills. The incumbent must be client orientated, customer focused and be able to perform in a team environment.

DUTIES: 

Provide support to the Office of the Manager – Occupational and Skills Programmes. Responsible for establishing the project office and ensuring the smooth running of Occupational / Special Projects / Trades programmes and all other NSF funded programmes. 
Effectively monitor, evaluate, and report on the achievements, challenges, management, operational performance and procurement of occupational/skills programmes, special projects/trades and other NSF funded programmes. Responsible for performing verification of expenditure and information/data related to the project. Responsible for coordinating physical verification (learners, infrastructure, assets etc.) across the different project sites for the projects within the project portfolio. Ensure that all documents and information related to projects and programmes are submitted for knowledge management purposes. 
Manage stakeholders for portfolio of projects. Actively participate in both regional and national 
structures and platforms that are relevant for effective skills development. Overall execution of projects. Manage staff under his / her supervision. Provide feedback and strategic advice regarding Occupational/Skills / Special Projects activities to the College management. Report progress and challenges to the Deputy Principal: Innovation and Development. Effectively implement the Project Management Framework for projects and other NSF funded Programmes.
 

Tshwane North TVET College would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self–driven candidates to apply for the vacant positions.

APPLICATIONS: 

Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae Only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit Certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license and identity documents. Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates. If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Forward your application/s to: The Principal: Tshwane North TVET College, P.O Box 26193, ARCADIA, 0007 OR hand-deliver to: Cnr. Kgosi Mampuru (Former Potgieter Street) & Pretorius Streets, Pretoria. NO Emailed or faxed applications will be accepted. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense.

NOTE: 

Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Candidates who apply for more than one post should complete a separate application form for each post. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks (where applicable, qualification and employment verification). Where applicable, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge/competence test. The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. People with disability are encouraged to apply. 
Re-Advertised post:  Candidates who previously applied for the posts are encouraged to re-apply

CLOSING DATE: 05 MAY 2023 AT 12:00

ENQUIRIES: Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Ms LA Mudau at 012 401 1927 / Ms JM Nyalunga at 012 401 1940