(1026) Project Manager-NPSD needed at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Direct and coordinate the activities of project resources to ensure the project progresses according to the approved schedule and produces the expected deliverables, within budget and according to specification and quality standards. 
• Define the project scope/brief and work breakdown structure in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of deliverables and the approach. 
• Produce comprehensive project management plans, including scope, quality, risks, time, cost, human resources, procurement, integration and communication, and ensure that these knowledge areas are regularly updated and maintained. 
• Ensure that all project documentation, deliverables and reports are produced, approved and maintained in a timely manner.
• Identify and manage project risks, constraints and changes, and ensure that the project plan is managed and approved. 
• Establish and manage relationships with all stakeholders, role players and service providers to ensure commitment to a common goal. 
• Establish and effectively manage a multi-disciplinary project team throughout the project life cycle, clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of project team members for the delivery of project outputs.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and/or Information and Communication Technology or an equivalent qualification (at NQF7 level);
• a minimum of five to eight years’ experience in project management within the payment environment; and
• sound knowledge of project management legislation, project cost management, and contract and service management.

The following would be an added advantage: 

• a postgraduate qualification in project management.