Datacentrix, an established ITOrganization focusing on designing, building, implementing, managing and maintaining computersystems, network and information environments, from the straightforward desktop through to complexsoftware-based infrastructure management solutions, is currently recruiting for a Project Manager inGautengManagerProjects
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JOB PURPOSE
To planand manage projects in area of accountability.
Duties

Provideaccurate identification of potential risk and escalate issues as required.
Monitor andreport on progress, relevant issues and risks impacting deliverables and take corrective actionwhere necessary.
Manage the change control procedure to gain agreement from project sponsorsand owners for revision to the project.
Identify and analyse business needs related toproject and keep abreast of new business developments that may impact the project.
Identify,assess and manage risks to the success of the project, including the provision and use ofcontingency plans.
Link and communicate unit's objectives back to mandate, schedule andprioritise activities and allocate work to meet identified work outputs.
Deploy resourcesappropriately and anticipate and resolve problems to ensure that tactical targets are achievedwithin agreed deadlines & standards.
Manage a work function or unit by focusing on thedelivery and achievement of set objectives within specified time frames, costs andstandards.
Apply the necessary discretion and judgment in making decisions and overcomingobstacles in order to attain set goals and objectives.
Build strong relationships throughproviding direction and leadership to others and expressing positive expectations.
Plan andmanage projects in area of accountability.

People

Providespecialist support and advice to team members and promote multi skilling within theteam.
Encourage and enable teamwork, by enabling collaboration with others and commitment topursuing set goals.
Implement appropriate people capacity plans in line with delivery andefficiency targets, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
Set team directionand gain their full collaboration in achieving the goals of the unit and actively manage associatedperformance.
Develop and maintain a team that is capable for operating to their fullcapability and provide appropriate skills, knowledge andexperience.

Finance

Contribute to the development ofdivisional budgets to minimise expenditure aligned with divisional plans.

MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS

Matric
IT related Degree or diploma
2 years managerialexperience
2 years Industry experience
8 years job experience

EMPLOYMENTEQUITY
The Employment Equity policy of the company will be considered as part of therecruitment and selection process. For statistical purposes, please indicate your Equity status(race, gender and disability) on your CV
The ideal candidate will have the followingcompetencies:
Ability

Monitor and report on progress, relevantissues and risks impacting deliverables and take corrective action where necessary.
Plan andmanage projects in area of accountability.
Identify and analyse business needs related toproject and keep abreast of new business developments that may impact the project.
Managethe change control procedure to gain agreement from project sponsors and owners for revision to theproject.

Experience

2 Years industry experience
2Years managerial experience
8 Years jobexperience

Knowledge

Ability to plan, initiate, execute,control and close projects related to a relevant function within the company
Understandsmain business drivers in order to impact on decision making and get things done
Theconfidence and ability to take timely and appropriate decisions
Meets and or exceeds theclients expectations in regard to service delivery

 
BehaviouralCompetencies
Organising:
The ability or capacity to put together systems and/orresources into an orderly, functional, structured whole; to systematize; to get into workingorder.
Participative Management:
The ability or potential to build common ownership andcommitment to group goals and team vision; to empower subordinates with a sense of sharedcommitment.
Adaptability:
The ability or potential to change or to be changed to fitchanging circumstances; to have a capacity for imaginativeness and creativity.
MentalStress:
The ability or potential to cope emotionally, psychologically and physically withwork-related stress.
Planning:
The ability or potential to formulate a program for adefinite course of action; to translate broad goals into systemised, measurable objectives takingaccount of available resources.
Analytical Thinking:
The ability or potential toinvestigate and understand the component parts of a whole; to collect, process and integrateelements or information into a relevant and factual outcome; to ask questions and toinvestigate.
Ifyou fit this profile, please load your CV on the Datacentrix website  To view more of Datacentrix IT jobs, go towww.datacentrix.co.za and click on ‘SearchJob'