Job Requirements
Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification; An Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Business Public administration/Business Management or any relevant qualification; Pre-entry Certificate for Public Sector Senior Management Leadership as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG); A Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle/senior management level in managing Special Projects/ programmes; A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel; Experience in Project Management will be an added advantage; Knowledge and Understanding of Public Service Regulatory Framework; Knowledge and understanding of Presidential Stimulus Fund and its processes; Knowledge and understanding of relevant Legislations, policies and Prescripts; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act; The candidate must also possess the following competencies: Analytical thinking and Problem-solving skills; Good communication and interpersonal relations; Strategic capability and leadership; Service delivery innovation; Client orientation and customer focus; Program and project management; People management and empowerment; Presentation skills; Change management; Negotiation Skills; Influencing and networking; Planning and organising skills; Computer literacy.
Duties
Develop, and manage a clear and concise project management plan on how the PESP project will successfully be implemented within appropriate timelines; Ensure the successful implementation of PESP Projects by the maximum of FIVE Implementing Entities, and any others identified per National Treasury approval; Prepare status reports at each phase of the project on monthly basis to National Treasury; Provide bi-weekly and monthly Reports to the DDG, DG and the Presidential Monitoring Office in the Presidency; Manage Application of relevant Project Management tools to ensure efficient implementation of the PESP; Ensure management and mitigation of any existing and emerging risks in the utilisation of PESP funds; Manage annual budget of more than R300m allocated for PESP to the Department; Ensure adherence to relevant prescripts in allocation of PESP budget to the Implementing Entities; Ensure astute financial management and reporting in the utilization of the PESP budget; Manage other special projects as designated by DDG, in line with the Economic Recovery and Reconstruction Plan of the Branch; Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Presidential Employment Stimulus Fund 90 Programme; Compile a project monitoring plan with clear objectives and timelines; Design or update current project monitoring tool to adequately track the project status, timelines and jobs created; Ensure compliance with control measures and the achievement of project objectives; Develop, manage and implement a risk management plan that will mitigate project risks that may arise due to unforeseen circumstances and the scope of the project; Manage Technical and Strategic meetings with the five Implementing Entities to ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of the projects; Ensure creation of jobs as per objectives of PESP; Monitor the PESP application and adjudication process not limited to compliance, allocation, adjudication and individual project monitoring of adjudication up to awarding etc.; Monitor the process of appointing Adjudication Panel members; Monitor the process of contracting all successful applicants; Monitor the evaluation criteria and application therefore to address Auditor-General findings; Manage the logistics of verifying funded projects and alignment to job creation; Ensure site visits are conducted; Manage the logistics of PESP related meetings not limited to steering committee; weekly project meetings; panel meetings and special council PESP related meetings; Ensure Verification of all submitted reports through site visits of funded projects and beneficiaries; Manage the subordinates and budget of the Directorate.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package), consisting of a basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines.
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Mr S Tsanyane Tel No: (012) 441 3492
Applicants must use this link or QR code below to access DSAC E-Recruitment System. https://erecruit.dsac.gov.za/public/login_test.php Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Sechaba House, 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria Central. Postal mail to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001.
Apply Before:
3/27/2026
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Additional Information
African Males, Coloured Males, Indian Males and Females and White Males and Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. OTHER