Director: Skills Development Implementation Monitoring: Kwazulu-Natal Region needed at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Public Management/Administration and Project Management or related qualification. A relevant postgraduate qualification would be a distinct advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ work experience in project management with five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior management level. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Programme management and implementation-Collaboratively contribute to the development of project management framework for the standardised coordination and management of projects and programmes in the region. Oversee the effective implementation of the project management framework for projects and programmes in the region. Direct monitoring of the operational performance and funding of projects and programmes in the region.
• Oversee the allocation of new projects to the Deputy Director: Regional skills Development Monitoring to ensure the projects meet the strategic objectives of the NSF. Oversee the effective management of dependencies and interdependencies between existing and proposed projects and programmes in the region. Oversee the effective management of duplications across projects and programmes in the region and provision of advice on these.
• Oversee the ongoing training of project service providers in the region using the training material developed by Director: Programme Monitoring. Oversee the development and management of a site Visit schedule for projects and programmes in the region. Oversee the management of change requests related to projects and programmes in the region.
• Oversee the management of change requests related to the (GTEC)Evaluation Committee and GAC for the region. Oversee the consolidation and submission of relevant reports for projects and programmes in the region and submit to Director: Programme Monitoring for inclusion in Programme reports. Regional monitoring of projects and programmes-Oversee activities related to the monitoring of projects and programmes in the region. Oversee project performance reporting.
• Oversee effective financial management and performance of projects and programmes in the region. Oversee the consolidation of relevant information for projects and programmes in the region and the development of a regional monitoring report. Ensure that all documents related projects and programmes in the region are submitted for knowledge management purposes. Oversee the consolidation of lessons learned for each project in the region. Manage the regional stakeholders-Manage, engage and build relationships with external stakeholders in the region that the projects implemented in the region.
• Engage the Director: Programme monitoring on projects implemented in the region. Maintain positive working relationships with project service providers and other regional stakeholders. Manage stakeholder’s issues and complaints. Manage the resources of the region. Develop the skills development implementation. Direct budgetary planning for the region and account for allocated budget.
• Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the post school education sector. Ensure the execution of the skills development implementation plan for the region, including budget, performance targets, measurements metrics and reporting. Ensure the provision of adequate capacity within the region to achieve its objectives. Ensure the management of performance of employees in accordance with policy.
• Ensure the provision of necessary information and resources to employees to deliver on the objectives and targets of the region. motivate employees to create a culture of high performance. Ensure the management of employees related matters within the region. Participate as an active member of the Directorate management team