Deputy Director: Sustainable Human Settlement (12 Months Contract)

Reference: JHB001970-MS-1To achieve sustainable human settlements in deprived areas through the introduction of innovative technology and management systems to increase economic growth and reducing poverty by empowering people to manage natural resources in a sustainable manner to allow for sector job creation and wealth generation. Duties & Responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Monitoring and evaluation of projects

Assist in identifying case studies and best practice Perform field verification of submitted progress reports Capture lessons learnt and maintain data for policy learning Develop and maintain a database of funded projects on Sustainable Human Settlement

 Project planning and management

Identify project gaps and develop terms of reference for projects Receive, evaluate and assess fundable proposal using relevant templates Ensure approval of eligible proposals and finalisation of relevant contracts with implementing agencies Support development of SHS project management templates and use thereof by entities Ensure implementing entities submit project reports on time, according to reporting templates and update PIMS timeously Coordinate changes requests on projects from Entities and obtain approval Define issue log and risk log

 Contract implementation Management

Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of contracts Attend meetings with Implementing Agent to discuss progress and project performance Ensure that the contracts are duly closed Ensure contract status is monitored and contracts due to expire are renewed on time Monitor compliance with PFMA and relevant legislation Monitor and manage contract and project risks

 Stakeholder management

Hold and attend workshops, joint project planning, meetings and information sharing sessions Identify new initiatives in Sustainable Human Settlements Identify key stakeholders for collaboration Compile letters, briefing notes and submissions, cabinet memos Continuous engagement with stakeholders

 Financial administration

Facilitate the paying of service providers in line with the PFMA  Monitor the efficient transfer of funds to the implementing agents/ institutions in line with company cash flow prescripts Monitor performance of the transferred projects funds

 Enterprise development facilitation and  reporting proxy indicators

Engage relevant stakeholders for enterprise development Ensure that all funded initiatives have enterprise development objectives

 Knowledge products, policy briefs and marketing

Conduct research and relevant project case studies Contribute and facilitate project documentaries, website development,  mapping and  marketing activities of the directorate  

JOB REQUIREMENTSExperience

Minimum of three years working experience in the built environment/ development management

 Qualifications

National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree qualification in the built environment or development planning. A minimum of one year qualification in Project Management is an added as an advantage

Package & Remuneration Annually