CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: SENIOR PROGRAMMES MANAGER
5 YEARS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, GRADE D5, SALARY UP TO R1 261 710 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM
The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development created in terms of the Blue IQ Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd Amended Act (2012) merging Blue IQ Investment Holdings and the Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA.)
The GGDA is a group of companies made up of a Holding company and four subsidiaries i.e.
- Automotive Supply Park t/a Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC)
- The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC)
- Constitution Hill (ConHill)
- Gauteng Industrial Development Zone (GIDZ)
The mandate thereof, is to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region through:
- Enabling economic development that is focused on creating sustainable jobs by facilitating delivery of key national and provincial programmes of action.
- Strategically positioning the province into a globally competitive city region.
- Facilitating partnerships and creating linkages across the province to maximise service delivery outcomes.
- Supporting the development of Key Sectors of the economy in line with the economic development and industrial strategies of the province by carrying out:
- Business enablement
- Establishment of capital projects
- Land development
- Trade and investment promotion
The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Group Executive: Enterprise Project Management Office and will be expected to execute the following tasks:
- Delivery of the land as required for development in line with all regulatory framework requirements (e.g., town planning, EIA etc) and the approved programme and budget.
- Attainment of required access and bulk approvals within the approved programme
- Ensure compliance with all necessary processes to facilitate attainment of bulk allocation/development rights required for the land within the approved programme and budget
- Develop terms of reference for the professional teams and/or external service providers to ensure effective implementation of the integrated master development plan
- Provide support for the appointment of the required professional team for the compilation of the integrated master development plan and construction programme, based on the organisational strategy, business plan and budget.
- Management of all professional teams required for the planning, design and delivery of the integrated master development plan and the required infrastructure in line with the business plan and budget.
- Provide technical support on all processes for alternative funding approvals such as PPP to ensure appropriate infrastructure funding, delivery, and uptake as per the integrated master development plan
- Provide technical advice and/or support to ensure attainment of the approved infrastructure uptake to enable attainment of required occupancy levels and returns on investments
- Complete conceptual analysis on potential projects (preliminary feasibility studies)
- Completed and approved detailed feasibility studies & integrated Business Plans documented for prospective projects
- Manage transaction finalization, including development of implementation plans.
- Availability of Economic Impact studies at every key milestone of the project life cycle
- Identify project related risks and recommend/define appropriate measures to mitigate risk
- Appointment and management of appropriate project resources (e.g., service providers and appropriate staff members)
- Project planning and communication, Project Marketing and Consolidate project specific input onto the GGDA business plan
- Identify requirements and provide technical to facilitate funding and/or alternative funding for projects
- Monitor and control project management expenditure and Ensure closure of each project financially
- Foster effective communications and ensure that appropriate relationships are maintained with the relevant stakeholders and agencies, with reference to stakeholder engagement and partnerships linked to each project, to monitor potential risks and maximize project success.
- Manage and oversee the required interaction between the GGDA and the public.
- Managing third-party contributions to the programmes and projects.
- Managing the dependencies and interfaces between programmes and projects
- Harmonious relations with all key stakeholders and Manage stakeholders at subsidiary level
- Compliance with all regulatory framework approvals on land within approved programme and budget to enable commissioning of land development as planned
- Implement measures to ensure project’s compliance with the organization’s SLA’s, Building Regulations and Occupational Health & Safety Legislations and all relevant authorities.
- Ensure compliance to Programme Governance Framework requirements (e.g., Programme Steering Committee, reporting requirements)
- Establish effective control and coordination mechanisms for the Project and take reasonable steps to ensure the integrity of the internal control and management information systems.
- Ensure that all operations and activities of the Project are conducted in accordance with the PFMA, relevant regulations, the GGDA’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, sound business practices, and the other policies and practices approved by the Board.
- Foster a high-performance corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and encourages individual integrity, accountability, and social responsibility.
- Facilitate resource availability through effective procurement processes.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure development systems
- Manage and monitor performance of the direct reports against individual performance contracts.
- Monitor and Manage leadership and staff development plans to ensure sound capacity building in the division.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
- Relevant bachelor’s degree in the built environment field plus a project management qualification
- 3 years’ experience in programme and/or project management
- Advanced knowledge of project management
- Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
LEVEL OF COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to make high-level business presentations and decisions.
- Knowledge of strategic projects development and implementation
- Collaboration: Actively promotes collaborative work between key stakeholders
- Good Communication skills: Develops written and verbal communications aimed at various audiences and communicates using language and style to capture the attention of the audience. Communicates well at senior levels and handles one on one discussions as well as potentially hostile individuals in a group situation.
- Technical Expertise: Ability to demonstrate a level of knowledge and proficiency in specific technical/professional area.
Applications should be submitted online: https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment
Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications, and certified copies of identity documentation.
- Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged
- Individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three
- months after the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.
- The closing date for applications is 27 October 2024 at 12:00HRS Mid-day
- Submissions should be addressed to recruitment@ggda.co.za
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