Project Manager Job Vacancy at the Development Bank of South Africa in Midrand

Job Reference Number: DWA0012012

Job Title: Project Manager

Business Unit: Department of Water Affairs

Location: Midrand

Job Type: Contract : up to 30 November 2013

Application Type: Internal & External Applicants

Number of Positions Available: 1

Application Closing Date: 10/6/2012

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and package projects and programmes for implementation based on concepts developed by internal and external clients.
• Facilitate project/programme planning and scoping to ensure that project outputs will adhere to internal and external client requirements.
• To create and execute project work plans and to revise these as appropriate to meet needs and requirements as per the agreed upon scope.
• Manage and coordinate day-to-day operational aspects of projects/programme scope in terms of timeframes, quality and budget.
• Effectively apply recognised and appropriate project management methodologies and enforce project management standards and ensure the integrity of project supporting systems.
• Manage and control project/programme risks to ensure minimum exposure.
• Establish and maintain sound relationships with internal and external project/programme sponsors, owners, clients and beneficiaries where applicable.
• Compile monthly progress reports.
• Ensure legislative compliance in areas such as procurement and contract management.
• Perform administrative duties within both Blue Drop and Green Drop Certification programmes’ context.

Expertise & Technical Competencies:


• A degree and/or other relevant qualification(s) in Project Management.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Familiar with the government legislative frameworks.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional is recommended.
• Good knowledge of project design; risk managemen, relevant project management methodologies and standards.

Required Personal Attributes:

•Leadership and management skills.
•Negotiation skills
•Computer literacy.
•Organising and follow-up.
•Mentoring and Coaching skills.
•Facilitation skills.
•Good communication skills (written and verbal).

Equity Statement:


The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) supports the appointment of previously disadvantaged individuals.

General:

The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management.

The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements.

Apply to:

http://www.dbsa.drm-za.com/