Project Manager - Pretoria at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job: 

• To lead, oversee and ensure the successful delivery and management of single or multiple projects within scope, and specified constraints of time and cost to deliver business value. The person appointed will report to the Departmental Head: Project Management office (PMO).

Key Performance Areas:

• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses is on schedule and within scope and budget;
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel, and modify schedules and plans as required;
• Plan team resource needs; allocate, supervise and review work;
• Prepare project status reports, and keep management, clients and others informed of project status and related issues; 
• Ensure budget requirements for projects are identified and submitted on time;
• Work closely with business-units and ICT to understand and prioritise business goals and information needs; 
• Ensure the project governance is always adhered to for all projects

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes:  Distinctive blend of business, IT, financial and communication skills, because this is a highly visible position with substantial impact, Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment where this role may not directly control resources,
• Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business, excellent oral and written communication skills, good presentation skills, be creative and innovative, quality and detail orientated, customer focused, excellent skills in establishing priorities, managing workload, a self-starter who can work independently, dependable and highly organised with business maturity, discretion, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Strategic thinking and leadership, with strong ability in stakeholder management, successfully developed and implemented new technology, work processes or process improvements; Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office

FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related discipline with an information technology focus and a Project Management certification.
• Demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams, experience with one or more project management methodologies (e.g. PMI, PMBOK, PRINCE2 and Agile).
• The candidate must have a minimum of 5 - 8 years demonstrated project management experience encompassing the execution of complex or multiple systems development projects with 5 years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experience; digital platforms, experience in software and infrastructure engineering involving development and testing of applications.