Senior Manager Job at South African Post Office in Pretoria

Job Title: Senior Manager: Group Programme Management Office-Level4(Corporate)
Reports to:Group Executive:Group Strategy

Summation
Responsible for delivering key corporate programmes/initiatives tied to the strategic direction, implement cross-functionally and ensure key programmes are delivered on time, in scope and within budget. Manages the Group Project Office i.e. Programme Managers, Project Mangers, Project Administrators and any other Project Office Support Staff.

Key Responsibilities
•Identify and coordinate implementation of internal and external resources and expertise as appropriate to achieve programme objectives.
•Lead and ensure management of the entire Portfolio for successful delivery.
•Identify, manage and/or escalate issues concerning project execution, risks, deliverables and quality.
•Drive the implementation and maturity of the GPMO
•Track and ensure reporting on project portfolio progress.
•Manage interactions and escalations with and from all other SAPO departments
•Define, establish and imbed project management methodology, standards, quality metrics and
improvement plans to ensure proper project governance and compliance
•Manage the Group Programme Office
•Ensure the efficient management and control of function/resources in accordance with the stipulations of the PFMA, fraud prevention and risk management principles, legislation, company policies, processes, regulations, etc.
•Assist the GE: Group Strategy as well as Senior and Executive Manag
ement in developing, ex
ecuting and communicating SAPO strategy, vision, mission and goals.
•(Maintain an understanding of enterprise business initiatives and objectives, various line portfolios, current trends and developments)

Job Requirements, Skills & Knowledge Qualifications:
•At least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant qualification–NQF 6 (Full credit bearing qualification).
•Recognised Project Management qualification 

Experience:
•Minimum of 10 years programme management experience of which at least 5 years on a managerial level
•Experienced in identifying, securing and coordinating internal and external resources and expertise as
appropriate to achieve project objectives
•Collaboration with functional areas in supervision of project management staff, which includes work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation etc.
Knowledge and skills:
•Financial management, managing of staff, project and risk management, good communication skills,
strategic and analytical thinking, problem orientation, creative thinking, relationship management
.
Attitudes:
•Action oriented, customer orientation, attention to detail, commitment to continuous business process improvement, encourage team work.

Deadline Date: 14.03.2014
How to Apply:

Contacts
The South African Post Office is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability.

Send your CV to
Email:
Mamathe.Tsolo@postoffice.co.za

Position number: 60026507

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