Assistant Director: Accommodation

Requirements

National Senior Certificate, or equivalent and an appropriate 3-year post school qualification. 5 years’ experience in project management – preference will be given to experience in an education environment. Knowledge of Financial and Project Management experience. Sound understanding of Project Management methodology. Proven experience in handling / managing accommodation projects / educational environment. Proven experience in budgeting and financial control. Knowledge of the policies / norms in respect of government accommodation. Knowledge of legislation, regulations, acts, agreements, policies, associated schedules and procedures: Policies on accommodation, SITA, Public Finance Management Acts (PFMA); procurement processes, BAS, SourceLink; BEE, WCSD. Skills: Advanced computer literacy – specific expertise in spreadsheets. Budgeting. Ability to think analytically and systematically. Ability to negotiate. Advanced report writing.

Key Responsibilities

Co-ordination and project management of office accommodation for Head-and District Offices: Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders; develop full-scare project plans and associated communications documents; Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion; Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis; Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Develop and implement appropriate policies, business process plans, process and systems to effectively manage, monitor, evaluate and report on all office accommodation projects. Develop and manage an updated database/record of all relevant aspects including financial aspects of all projects in line with project management principles: Allocate budget per project; Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company; Monitor budget spending; Draft quarterly and financial reports. Manage the administrative deliverables of accommodation projects: Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools; Track project milestones and deliverables; Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation and presentations. Collaborate and liaise with the different role players with respect to all office accommodation projects.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Mr G.Coetzee Tel No: (021) 467 9261