Career Opportunity: Assistant Project Manager (ARF)
Department: Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Salary: R582,444 per annum (Level 10)
Closing Date: 20 June 2025. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
About the Role
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the position of Assistant Project Manager for the African Renaissance Fund (ARF). This is a critical role that involves assisting in the facilitation and management of international projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently from initiation to closure. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting South Africa’s developmental objectives on the continent.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of an NQF level 6 or 7 qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, or Finance.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a project environment, with three of those years at a supervisory level.
- Experience with implementing international projects is a significant advantage.
- Extensive knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Public Service, project management principles, and financial management.
Key Competencies: Strategic leadership, financial management, people management, report writing, policy analysis, negotiation, problem-solving, and excellent communication skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The appointed candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting in project management and strategic planning processes.
- Managing project resources and overseeing execution from initiation to closure.
- Tracking project spending against the approved budget and providing regular status reports.
- Receiving and evaluating project proposals for the Advisory Committee.
- Identifying and resolving project risks to ensure quality deliverables.
- Establishing project steering committees and auditing projects for compliance.
- Assisting in developing standard operating procedures and frameworks for project governance.
Application Process
Enquiries: Mr N Sekalo at (012) 301 8689 or Ms V Beshe at (012) 351 1327.
How to Apply:
- Email your application, quoting the post name in the subject line.
- Hand-delivered applications can be submitted to: The OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Pretoria.
Important Notes for Applicants
- Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (effective from 1 January 2021), which can be obtained from any Public Service department or the DIRCO website.
- Your application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s licence, and other relevant documents must be submitted by shortlisted candidates only.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- All appointments are subject to security clearance and verification of qualifications.
- Applicants must disclose the number of boards they serve on in their CV.
- If you have not been contacted within four (4) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
DIRCO reserves the right not to make an appointment. We thank all applicants for their interest.
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