POST/: IT Project Manager REF NO: HR 5/1/2/3/41

SALARY:  R744 255 per annum (all inclusive)
CENTER: Compensation Fund, Pretoria 
REQUIREMENTS: A three years’ qualification in Information Technology / Computer Science / Informatics/ Business applications. Certificate in Project Management will be an added advantage. 5 years’ Functional experience in IT project management environment of which 2 years is supervisory experience.  Core Knowledge: Compensation Fund Policies, procedures and processes. Stakeholders and customers. Customer Service (Batho Pele Principles). Project Risk Management. Project and Programme budgeting. Project management best practice, theory and methodology. Portfolio management/reporting. E-Government enterprise IT programme/projects. Wireless area network and local area network. Legislative requirements: Project Management Standards. Corporate Governance of ICT.  Core Technical. Skills: Business writing. Computer Proficiency. Telephone skills and etiquette. Project management. Research skills. Innovation problem solving. Communication (Verbal and Written). Planning and control. Strategic thinking. PMBOK and MS projects.
DUTIES: Initiate, Plan, Scope and Manage IT Projects. Manage project integration for quality purposes. Co-ordinate and manage IT projects according to the IT Project management framework. Manage project quality assurance. Management of resources in the sub-directorate.
ENQUIRIES: Metja Thongoane, Tel: (066 481 6282)
Note: Coloureds, Indians Whites and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
APPLICATIONS: Chief Director: Corporate Services: P O Box 955, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 167 Thabo Sehume & Madiba Street, Delta Heights Building 6th HRM.
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration, Compensation Fund.

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

CLOSING DATE: 06 June 2022 at 16:00
NOTE: Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A recently updated comprehensive CV as well as copies of all qualification academic transcripts including Senior Certificate, ID-document and a Driver’s license where applicable should accompany a fully completed initialled and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and section E ignore if CV attached), Applicants must submit copies of qualifications, ID document and other relevant documents as indicated. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements of the certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from HR. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via email or fax. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post.  A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful candidate will be expected to sign an Internship performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)