The Department of the Premier in the Western Cape Government is recruiting for a Project Office Manager (Ref: DOTP 06/2025). This senior position (Level 11) offers a salary of R849 702 per annum and is based in Cape Town. The role requires a 3-year tertiary qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, or IT, plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in an ICT environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for portfolio governance, resource management, stakeholder engagement, and risk management for key ICT programmes. Applications must be submitted online by 03 March 2025. Shortlisted candidates will undergo technical exercises and a senior management competency assessment.
POST: PROJECT OFFICE MANAGER: PROJECT OFFICE
REFNO: DOTP 06/2025
SALARY: R849 702 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
CLOSING DATE: 03 March 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Project Management; Business Administration or Information Technology or relevant field; A minimum of 3 years experience in ICT environment.
- Recommendation: A valid (code B or higher) driving license; Project Management Certificate.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Portfolio, programme and project management best practice, theory and methodology (PMBOK, Prince 2);Enterprise ICT programmes/projects; Supply Chain Management; Budgeting and Cash Flow; Human Resource Management practices; Applicable legislation such as the PFMA, Public Service Act and Regulations, SITA Act and Regulations, Access to Information Act, Telecommunications Act, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act etc; Financial and administrative management; Budgetary procedures and control; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Research and technical writing; Innovative problem solving; Analytical capability; Strategic thinking and planning; Project management; Presentation; Conflict resolution..
DUTIES:
- Portfolio Management: Oversee the programmes and projects, ensuring that all projects align with the organisation’s strategic goals, deliver the intended value and benefits; Portfolio Governance: Establish and maintain portfolio and project management standards, methodologies, and best practices; Resource Management: Optimise the allocation of resources across portfolio to maximise efficiency and effectiveness; Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations.
- Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues, and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle; Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio and /or project risks.
- Develop contingency plans and ensure that risk management practices are integrated into project planning and execution; Performance Monitoring: Track and report on portfolio performance metrics.
- Use data-driven insights to identify areas for 179 improvement and implement corrective actions as needed; Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting lessons learned and best practices.
- Encourage innovation and the adoption of new tools and techniques to enhance project delivery..
ENQUIRIES: Mr G Mohamed Tel No: (021) 483 4828
APPLICATIONS:
To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.
NOTE:
All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00.
Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214.
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.
The nominated 175 candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post.
The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS.
The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days).
Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/ Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications.
Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful..
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