Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to manage projects within the Currency Management Department at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) by leading, planning, organising and controlling resources in accordance with the SARB's approved project management methodology, and to deliver the project scope and objectives according to the specifications, on time and within budget.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:



Define the project scope/brief and work breakdown structure in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure a common understanding of the deliverables and the approach. Produce comprehensive project management plans that include scope, quality, risks, time, cost, human resources, procurement, integration, governance and communication, and confirm that these knowledge areas are regularly updated and maintained. Ensure that all project documentation, deliverables and reports are produced, approved and maintained timeously, including close-out documents. Identify and manage project risks, constraints and changes, and ensure that the project plans are managed and approved. Establish and manage relationships with all stakeholders, role players and service providers to ensure commitment to a common goal. Establish and effectively manage project and programme governance through setting standards and measuring compliance by means of engaging with a multidisciplinary project team throughout the project life cycle, and clearly define the roles and responsibilities of project team members for the delivery of project governance. * Direct and coordinate the activities of project resources to ensure that the project progresses according to the approved schedule, and produce the expected deliverables within budget and according to specifications and quality standards.