Project Leader and Coordinator​/linked to political term of office

Project Leader and Coordinator (three year contract/linked to the political term of office)

• Reference Number : REFS/035247
• Directorate :
  CoGTA Rapid Response, Monitoring and Oversight
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries :
  Caiphus/ Andy, cell: /51

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF Level 7 in Social Science/ Political Science, Public Management or relevant field of study. Coupled with a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle managerial level working in service delivery environment or related field. Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made.
  
  Competencies:
  
  Knowledge of Community Needs:
  In-depth understanding of the specific issues and challenges faced by the community;
  Knowledge of Social and Political Systems:
  Knowledge of how local, state, and national systems work, including policies and laws affecting the community;
  Knowledge of Resources and Services:
  Awareness of available resources, services, and support systems for the community;
  Proficiency in both verbal and written communication to effectively convey messages, rally support, and engage with diverse audiences;
  Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute activities and events efficiently;
  Capacity to lead initiatives and work collaboratively with others;
  Ability to identify issues, develop strategies, and implement solutions;
  Establishing and maintaining relationships with community members, organizations, and stakeholders;
  Skills to advocate for community needs and negotiate with authorities and other entities. A valid driver’s License.

Duties :

• Manage and conduct early intervention on issues of lack of service delivery;
  Manage, monitor and assess internally and externally on the resolutions of issues;
  Manage and provide immediate action to ensure that action timeously taken;
  Ensure support for communities;
  Ensure proper communication and coordination with clients on issues raised;
  Ensure progress tracking by regularly measuring project performance against the project plan;
  Ensure the tracking of milestones, deliverables, and deadlines;
  Ensure the establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge project health;
  Ensure the analysing of data to identify trends, variances, and potential issues;
  Manage and ensure the conducting of risk management by identifying potential risks and issues early on;
  Manage and monitor risk indicators and implementing mitigation strategies;
  Ensuring that resources are utilized effectively and efficiently;
  Ensure the tracking of resource allocation and availability;
  Ensure the use of digital media platforms and communications to spread awareness;
  Manage and ensure the tracking of issues raised received from the department/ other government departments/municipalities and communities;
  Manage and analyse concerns raised;
  Ensure the provision of reports on the concerns raised from communities;
  Manage and develop tracking metrics and dashboards for monitoring of community concerns;
  Ensure the collation of information through referrals OOP CRM Hotline, Walk-Ins, etc for purpose facilitating resolutions;
  Interact with different municipalities through regional support meetings;
  Manage and conduct audit of service delivery concerns;
  Ensure the liaising with presidential hotline on issues that might have impact in terms of department and municipalities;
  Interact and ensure the surveying service delivery issues working jointly with CDW Unit;
  Do Public Speaking and represent the interest of community concerns in relevant forums;
  Ensure the convening of regular meetings through municipalities with relevant stakeholders;
  Ensure the generating of reports on community concerns;
  Ensure the preparing of weekly report;
  Manage and facilitate the convening of road shows for feedback to communities in municipalities;
  Ensure the forming of mediation and facilitate discussions between conflicting parties to reach a resolution;
  Manage and negotiate by working with various stakeholders to find…