Project Manager: Rural Development (Elsenburg) at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Public Administration, Business Administration or Social Science; A minimum of 3 years management level experience in project planning, management and coordination; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Community and/or stakeholder liaison in a development environment; Community development and social cohesion initiatives.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage and achieve the targets of the sub-programme towards economic development in rural areas; Manage and achieve the targets of the sub-programme social facilitation towards the improvement of socio-economic development in rural areas; Manage and achieve the targets of the sub-programme to enhance the image and socio-economic conditions of agri-workers; Promote internal and external integration for the department; Provide human resource management, financial management and strategic management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: South African rural socio-economic context; Public Finance Management Act; Strategic management procedures; Labour relations Act;  Public service and procedures; Supply chain management; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project management; Accounting, finance and audit; Information technology; Economic and financial analysis; Legal administration; Strategic planning.