• Reference Number : REFS/019022
• Directorate : Branch: ICT
• Number of Posts : 30

• Package : R1,162,200– R1,365,411 (all-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Mr. Oscar Baloyi, TEL: (011) 689 4648 or 066 486 5508

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus a Degree in Business Management or Information Technology. Project methodology certification (Agile/PRINCE II/PMBOK). At least 5 years’ experience at middle management level. The Director: Senior Project Manager will support organizational strategic priorities by applying strong business and project management skills across the entire lifecycle of project implementation. Will be accountable for the successful management and delivery of key projects within time, scope, budget and quality in line with the organisation’s project management governance and frameworks. Will be responsible for the sound leadership and management of project teams. NB: SMS pre-entry certificate is a requirement. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/

Duties :

• Prepare project initiation and project governance documents. Perform effective project planning through the utilization of the accepted project management tools and methodologies. Exercise prudent budget management, control and monitoring when implementing projects. Manage project risks, including the development and monitoring of contingency plans. Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs. Manage multiple project team’s staff and external resources (in-direct reports). Liaise and communicate with key stakeholders (e.g., senior government and business leaders, primary suppliers). Manage project administration and internal operations. Contribute specialist business skills as required by the major project. Prepare, submit and present project status/progress reports to the various organizational governance structures. Oversee and manage Project Administrators and cross-functional project teams.

Notes :

• Gauteng Department of e-Government It is the department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender, and disability status is required. All applications should be delivered to: Gauteng Department of e-Government, Imbumba House, 75 Fox Street, Marshalltown, or post to P/Bag x112, Marshalltown, 2107 or Applicants can apply online at: jobs.gauteng.gov.za. CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2023 NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents) and a comprehensive CV (with detailed personal information, duties , experience and references), must be attached. The Z83 form must be completed in full, and page 2 duly signed. If Z83 and CV are not attached, your application will be disqualified (this also applies to online applications). An accurate position and reference number must be indicated on the form. Information on Z83 and CV must correspond. Z83 form must have a clear indication on part E, F and G. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications; only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies and other relevant documents. Failure to submit the requested information will result in the application not being considered and deemed a regret. General information: Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of e-Government. The appointment is subject to positive outcomes on employment suitability checks, which include but are not limited to security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification, and criminal record. Successful candidates must obtain a positive security clearance. Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Gauteng Department of e-Government reserves the right to fill or not fill the below-mentioned post. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre-Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG). No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend to generic SMS competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. Successful candidates must obtain a positive security clearance.

Employer : Department of e-Government

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 17-11-2023

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.