Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to manage the Group Security Management Department’s (GSMD) projects by leading, planning, organising and controlling resources in accordance with the approved project management methodology.

Detailed description

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

• Define the project scope/brief and work breakdown structure (WBS) in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of deliverables and approach.

• Produce project management plans and ensure that they are comprehensive; this includes scope, quality, risks, time, cost, human resources, procurement, integration and communication and to confirm that these knowledge areas are regularly updated and maintained.

• Ensure that all project documentation, deliverables and reports are produced, approved and maintained timeously, including close-out documents.

• Identify and manage project risks, constraints and changes, ensuring 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 roles and responsibilities of project team members for the delivery of project outputs.

• Direct and coordinate the activities of project resources to ensure the project progresses according to the approved schedule, producing the expected deliverables within budget and according to specification and quality standards.

• Coordinate and facilitate initiatives that are formal projects, across GSMD.

• Manage the quality of the information and monitor progress and reporting to different departmental structures.

Job requirements

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

• a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or an equivalent NQF7 qualification;

• a relevant Project Management certification; and

• five to eight years’ experience in project management.

Additional requirements include:

• facilitation;

• knowledge of project management, project legislation, governance, risk and compliance, quality assurance, and contract and service management;

• sound knowledge of project cost management, contract and service management;

• promoting teamwork;

• planning and organising;

• conceptual thinking;

• effective communication;

• drive for results;

• service and stakeholder focus;

• judgement and decision-making skills;

• impact and influence;

• analysis and problem-solving skills;

• resilience; and

• managing complexity and ambiguity.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.