About the position
Introduction
The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team, passionate about fighting against corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State.
The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the opportunity to serve the Unit.
Description
Main purpose: To proactively manage, monitor and provide strategic advisory services on programme and project implementation across the organisation using best practice project management methodologies/technologies and provide guidance to the team of project coordinators.
Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Define and ensure the embedding of best practice project management architecture, methodologies, norms and procedures across the organisation. Direct and provide strategic advice in project design, planning and delivery in terms of service level agreements. Develop and continuously sustain partnerships with internal divisions/business units/service partners to ensure project quality and successful implementation. Define and ensure the embedding of the best practice dashboard system to monitor, evaluate and report on project implementation in terms of service level agreements. Assure the embedding of risks, compliance and quality improvement in all project management business processes. Manage Business Unit resources (finance, assets and people). Ensure a systematic evaluation and analysis of organisational performance. Manage organisational evaluation studies. Conduct surveys on the organisation’s programmes, projects and activities.
Technical skills: Able to demonstrate Knowledge of project management methodologies, processes and best practice technology. Familiar with project, programme guidance contained in PFMA and National Treasury regulations. Experience using project management software (MS Project, Sciforma, PPO, etc.). Solid project risk management exposure contained in Public Risk Management Framework, Proven project, programme management skills and expertise. Knowledge of financial management principles.
Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Communication. Leadership & Influencing. Advisory service. Strategic capability. Change management. Policy development and adherence. Business acumen. Emotional intelligence. Planning and Organising. Problem-solving and decision-making. Mentoring and coaching.
Minimum Requirements
B Degree in Project Management or Programme Management or Engineering or Business Management or related field (NQF 7). An Honours Degree or Post Graduate Diploma will be an added advantage. 5 years’ experience working in a Project or Programme Management Office environment with hands-on experience of leading projects across the full life cycle, of which 2 years is at a management/supervisory level. Experience in the public sector and/or forensic investigations is advantageous. PLEASE NOTE:
· The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
· The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
· Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates.
· All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures, and a favourable end report is essential.
· Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.
· Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received mean that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
· POPIA disclaimer: In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, by applying for this position, it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept to process your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information, and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or used for any purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.
· The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from the designated group, in particular Africans, Coloureds and people with disabilities, in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
· The salary offered will be in line with SIU-approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
· The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.
· Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.
Desired Skills:
- project management
- public risk management
- projects
