Deputy Director: Programme/Project Co-Ordination at Department of Correctional Services

National Head Office: Office Of The EPMO (Enterprise Project
Management Office) (Ref:DCS03/02)
R406 839 per annum all inclusive package
Requirements: A recognised and appropriate three year degree or diploma in Management, Administration or a relevant equivalent qualification
• Relevant experience in the Programme/Project Management environment
• Excellent analytical skills in the following areas: Computer Literate with understanding of MS Office ( MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel etc.), project management, presentation, planning, organizing, research, strategic thinking, conflict management, problem solving, negotiation, written and verbal communication
• Must have good interpersonal skills, have the ability to
work under pressure and be willing to work extended hours when required
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities: Ensuring continuity of work of high level bodies and achievement
of objectives. Preparation of electronic documents at strategic level for approval by
the Head of the EPMO
• Integrating documents and preparing submissions and reports
at strategic level • Drafting content and creating electronic Power Point presentations,
Project charts on issues as determined by the Head of the EPMO
• Advising in relation to quality control on Programmes/Projects
• Providing executive summaries and advice on documentation and processes from the department
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in relation to content preparation and coordination of process
•Coordinating interaction between the offices of the National Commissioner and other Branches
• Processing and disposing of all relevant correspondence received in the office of the Head of the EPMO
• Providing staff officer function to the Head of the EPMO in relation to key responsibility areas and managerial responsibilities in relation to resource searching, documentation processing, briefing of the Head of the EPMO on operational plan delivery within the Branch, providing Programme/Project and managerial advice to the Head of the EPMO
• Heading the Office of the Head of the EPMO by ensuring a system of office management, ensure preparation of office schedule, ensuring management of personnel functions, handling of notices, preparation of agenda and ensuring minute taking of regular office meetings, following up on management decisions and supervising staff within the office including in-service training of administrative staff.

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