KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Planning and Scheduling
Defining project scope and objectives.
Developing detailed project plans, including timelines and milestones.
Resource allocation and task assignment.
Budget Management
Estimating costs and preparing budget.
Monitoring and controlling project expenditures.
Ensuring project is completed within the approved budget.
Risk Management
Identifying potential risks and issues.
Developing risk mitigation and contingency plans.
Monitoring and managing risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Stakeholder Engagement
Identifying and engaging stakeholders.
Ensuring effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
Managing stakeholder expectations and feedback.
Project Execution
Managing project execution according to the plan.
Ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and final deliverables.
Coordinating activities and resolving issues that arise.
Communication Management
Establishing effective communication channels.
Ensuring regular updates and reports are provided to stakeholders.
Facilitating meetings and ensuring clear and concise information sharing.
Minimum requirements
A bachelor's degree (NQF level 7).
A minimum of two (2) years' project management experience.
A minimum of five (5) years' financial management.
A minimum of two (2) years' experience working on the NWU financial system (KFS) as a senior financial administrator.