Government Vacancies 2025- Online Applications | Apply For Project Management
| Job Title: | TEAM LEAD: PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
| Company: | Government |
| Job Reference: | G08/2025 |
| Category: | Government Jobs |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-08-27T21:07 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-09-06T23:06 |
| Salary: | ZAR 1266714 - 1492122 per year |
TEAM LEAD: PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Job Description
Introduction
Only South African Citizens, and Permanent Residents need to apply as per PSR 2016. Applications should be accompanied by a duly completed and signed Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service department). The post title and reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 form. A recent comprehensive CV should be submitted. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required to be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview from shortlisted candidates. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to security vetting to confirm employment, personnel suitability checks and undergo an SMS competency assessment prior to the interview. Short-listed candidates must make themselves available for a panel interview on the date determined by GTAC. Late applications, and those not meeting the requirements, will not be considered. Should you not receive feedback from GTAC within 2 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. GTAC reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised post. Preference will be given according to EE and Gender target. In accordance with the DPSA Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days and Minimum requirements, this SMS level appointment will be subject to the completion of the Senior Management Pre entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. The applicants should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre entry certificate and have completed the course before the appointment. The cost of the pre-entry certificate is at the candidate’s expense. To access the pre-certificate course, please visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
Responsibilities
Management of funding round incl. Application, Appraisal and Approval: Conduct research on economic sectors and financial models and provide strategic input on the design of the Fund, future funding rounds and develop impact assessment criteria. Originate new projects to strengthen the Jobs Fund Project Pipeline. Select high-impact projects aligned to the term sheet, Jobs Fund policies and knowledge outcomes. Provide quality assurance on allocated project portfolio, including administrative support related to project decision records, minutes etc. Support staff and applicants with thought leadership on the design of applications. Analyse project applications, including the financial model and advise on the feasibility of the application. Analyse Annual Financial Statements (AFS), Management Accounts, Financial Ratios, past and future cash flows and other financial data to determine the feasibility of the application. Contracting: Quality assurance of Activity Based Costing Project Implementation Monitoring Plans (ABC PIMPs). Ensure that the contracting ABC PIMP is per the one provided at appraisal to the Jobs Fund Investment Committee (JFIC) and that all numbers are as per the Executive Summary. Ensure that the approved Financial Models are accurately reflected in the contracting documents and are aligned with the Jobs Fund Operating Guidelines. Review Matched Funding agreements and documentation. Provide quality assurance on all contracting documents. Ensure that all contracting conditions have been met and that the Grant Agreement and Annexures are finalised as per the agreed timeframes. Support the Team in resolving all issues related to the finalisation of the Grant Agreement. Post-Investment Monitoring: Ensure the project portfolio is implemented as per the Grant Agreement. This includes ensuring that grant conditions are met, e.g. matched funding, maintenance of approved financial model and job targets. Maintain oversight of the financial records in instances where the Jobs Fund Partner transacts from accounts other than the dedicated project bank account. Ensure that evidence of project indicators, including jobs and financial records, is quality assured and maintained i.e. all project records must be accurate and audit ready in the RACI Folder. Ensure that the project portfolio submissions to governance committees (Disbursement Committee (DP), Project Implementation Review Meeting (PIRM), Secondary Bank Account Meetings (SBA) are quality assured and aligned with Jobs Fund Standards. Quality assure and ensure that Project Close-Out Reports (PCRs), Year-End Review (YER) and Project Surplus processes are finalised timeously.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma/ BTech degree (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA in Development Finance; Economics; Business Management; Project Management; Project Finance, or related fields. NQF level 7 qualification or internationally recognised certification in Project Management or a related field would be advantageous. Post Graduate qualification in Development Finance; Economics; Business Management; Project Management; Project Finance, or related field would be advantageous. At least 7 years’ experience in investment management and track record working with local economic development programmes in respect of undertaking appraisals of applications for grant funding, managing the contracting process for the projects approved for grant funding, and the periodic monitoring performance of projects. At least 7 years’ experience and track record in respect of economic project/programme development and support. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Strong economics background (Development/Behavioural/Micro) with experience in active labour market interventions. A strong financial background, in respect of financial analysis of project financial models and knowledge of different economic sectors. Competencies Required: Client Service Orientation: Client-service orientation 11 implies helping or serving others to meet their needs. It means focusing on discovering those needs, figuring out how to best meet them, as well as putting into practice the Batho Pele spirit. The term “clients” refers to both internal and external clients. Change Leadership: The ability to deliver the message of change in both words and actions and motivate people to change. It energises and alerts groups to the need for specific changes in the way things are done. It involves taking responsibility to champion the change effort through building and maintaining support and commitment. Concern for Quality and Order: Desire to see things done logically, clearly and well. It takes various forms: monitoring and checking work and information, insisting on the clarity of roles and duties, setting up and maintaining an information system. Effective Communication: Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively to others by considering their points of view in order to respond appropriately. This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating and delivering verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or electronic messages. It includes the ability to convey ideas and information in a way that brings understanding to the target audience. Integrity/ Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organisation; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organisation, self, and others; is trustworthy. Networking and Influencing: Establishes, maintains and utilizes a relevant network of contacts in order to keep a pulse on public, political and internal issues and make informed decisions. It implies an intention to persuade, convince, influence, or impress others in order to meet the intended objectives Organisational Awareness: The ability to understand and learn the power of relationships in one’s own organisation or in other organisations.
How to Apply
Only online applications will be accepted. Applications not accompanied by a comprehensive CV and a fully completed Z83 form will not be considered. Please register, or if you are already registered, sign in and apply for this position on the GTAC https://erecruitment.gtac.gov.za/erecruitment/
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