Job Opportunities in South Africa
September 14, 2024
The Agricultural Research Council
Onderstepoort
PART TIME
Project Manager: BGP2 & TIA (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
- Coordinate and manage the execution of Beef Genomics Programme, in the context of the Beef Genomics Program Consortium and in line with the contractual obligations of the Agricultural Research Council.
- Coordinate internal resources with third parties and vendors for execution of the project.
- Coordinate and compile all reports – both progress, technical and financial – to the different stakeholders. This includes coordinating and preparing all the internal reports and documents (for approval) and all external, approved documents to adhere to the contractual requirements.
- Chair and minute all Consortium meetings.
- Ensure all Supply Chain Management processes are performed as needed, including annual price negotiations, contract renewals, etc.
- Prepare and manage project budgets as well as facilitating payments, invoicing, etc.
- Ensure all project deliverables are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
- Ensure resource availability and allocation.
- Maintain and monitor the project execution plan and track progress.
- Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using the appropriate techniques and approvals.
- Measure and track the project performance in relationship to milestones with the appropriate tools and techniques.
- Manage the relationship among all stakeholders within the Consortium.
- Perform risk management to minimize project risk and inform the Consortium of potential risks to the project.
- Establish and/or maintain relationships with third parties, vendors, etc.
- Establish and maintain comprehensive project documentation for project reporting, auditing, operations, etc.
- Meet all budgetary objectives, and provide recommendations on financial analyses against the milestones, budgets, etc to the Steering committee for approval and implementation.
- Attend all Consortium and relevant Stakeholder meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Develop all the spreadsheets, diagrams, process maps, etc. documents required.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
- 8 years proven working experience in project management at internationally acceptable level.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) membership will be an added advantage.
- Preferences will be given to candidates with these requirements and an understanding of the South African Agricultural Sector.
Enquiries: Dr Dirk Swanevelder: Tel: 012 529-9472
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 SEPTEMBER 2024
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