MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Developmental Finance, Economics, Business Management, Project Management, Project Finance, or a related field. A Postgraduate qualification in Development Finance Economics, Business Management, Project Management and Project Finance would be advantageous. Minimum 5 years experience in a project management or programme management position, at least 2 years of which at a management level RESPONSIBILITIES Project Management Manage project plans, deliverables, financials, dependencies and outcomes of assigned projects to ensure that the project goals and objectives are achieved within the project timeframe and guidelines by the relevant stakeholders and management committees. Manage overall project risk through identified mitigation processes proactively with project stakeholders to avoid project delivery, problems and delays. Manage successful implementation of projects for the full cycle of each project including: Programme induction sessions; quality maintenance of project records and documentation; guidance and direction in terms of programme objectives and operations; analysis and reporting on project products (e.g. business plans and project plans); support data population and manage information; monitoring and evaluation of projects; project cash flows and expenditure reporting; and conduct commercial analysis, financial modelling and analysis, risk analysis and institutional analysis. Ensure Project documentation conforms to agreed standards and procedures, and review progress against milestones and targets. Do a qualitative analysis of documents. Compile and present project status reports to provide project updates on activities and deliverables. Assist with ensuring that governance requirements of professional project management and those applicable to the Organisation and Municipality are adhered to. Make recommendations aligned with the project specifications ensuring that the specifics of the project are being adhered to. Strategic Management and Planning Manage projects and portfolio activities in line with strategies and policies. Design and implement any strategic management and planning aspects as directed Financial Management Contribute to the efficient financial and technical management of Jobs Fund projects. Ensure project deliverables stay on time, on-target and in-budget. Coordinate with other members of the Jobs Fun Project Management Unit (JF PMU) to review financial information and forecasts. Compare and analyse actual results with plans and forecasts to identify financial status and monitor variances. Analyse current and past financial data and performance, identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement. Assist with the compilation of data, financial reports and interpretation of legislated financial reporting requirements and regulations. Stakeholder Engagement Establish and maintain an effective relationship with the National Treasury and other government departments, the private investor community, official development agencies and other stakeholders. Identify and liaise with relevant project stakeholders