Durban: Provincial Manager – KwaZulu Natal

Job Title: Provincial Manager – KwaZulu Natal Reporting Line: Regional Manager Salary Range: R1 155 200 R1 501 800 per annum Relationships: Internal Regional Managers EXCO Members Manco Members Project Managers Project Teams Programme Coordinator Relationships: External Service Providers Provincial Department of Human Settlements and other provincial departments Municipalities State owned enterprises NGOs, research bodies and academic institutions Main Purpose of Job: To plan and manage the delivery of a provincial programme in line with the agreements and service delivery standards set out. Key Responsibility Areas: Strategic Management Provide required and relevant information, insights and influence on the Regional strategic planning process. Participate in finalizing the strategic plan and vision. Define targets and strategies for teams to implement in support of the achievement of the Regional strategic objectives. Participate in the develop provincial operational plans to facilitate achievement of the overall strategy. Contract Management (management of MTOPs and other SLAs) Manage development of operational plans and capacity requirements to implement contracted work in terms of strategy. Manage optimal utilisation and mobilisation of resources across other organs of state (province, municipalities and other public bodies). Work within the agreed protocol/agreements with the provinces or local authorities. Support and advise functionaries in respect of their operations and interface with the province/ municipalities and ensure coordination across the functionaries. Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations Network with relevant role-players and make appropriate contact with public sector organisations. Identify and explore possible new work opportunities with partners in the province and existing clients. Align work opportunities to the strategy as well as role and function of Provincial office. Gather relevant information (key decision-making processes, strategic choices and timing of priorities). Promote the function, mandate and role, through delivering presentations and representing as well as addressing queries on the services offering. Consult with the relevant public sector bodies to identify areas of mandate alignment (to inform the structuring of operational programmes and plans). Establish processes to ensure full, end-to-end coordination between all involved parties. Troubleshoot and unblock issues affecting execution of work and services. Provincial Programme Management Manage overall support to ensure the effective functioning of the services in the province. Establish clear, written and explicit work processes and procedures and set up systems and methodologies to monitor the execution and performance of work of all staff. Review work processes and recommend corrective actions/improvements enhancing the performance and effectiveness of the Programme. Manage control of quality and quantity of work performed, guide the team and carry the overall responsibility for the task fulfilment as per the operational plan. Manage that the operation support plan and programme for the work includes and addresses: Detailed Project Plans and necessary, satisfactory project procedures are established to direct all project work to maintain timely execution and quality of work. Results are compiled, documented and forwarded to in required format, quantity and quality, and ensure timely and correct presentation and explanation of results. Risks are proactively managed. Progress review and coordination meetings are held regularly with key project team members, and other project stakeholders. Progress is diligently monitored and that bottlenecks and related issues are proactively tracked. Costs are properly and orderly tracked and maintained within approved project budgets. Project schedules are followed, and deadlines are met. Financial Management Develop the budget required for programmes within the province. Manage expenditure against budget. Manage procurement in line with the relevant policies and procedures. Address any anomalies in spend and budget. Report on financial performance of the programme. People Management Select, assign, lead and manage people. Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives through implementation of the performance management system. Build and manage relationships with staff members. Manage and support staff development. Develop and manage the implementation of succession plans for key individuals and critical positions. Implement the HR policies and procedures as required. Manage risks and address issues as they arise. Compliance Management Manage implementation of work within established policies, systems, procedures, processes and practices. Provide advice and assistance to others to ensure their compliance with policy and governance procedures. Identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action. Qualifications & Experience: Relevant Degree or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment and/or Civil Engineering. Postgraduate qualification in the Built Environment and/or Civil Engineering will be an added advantage At least 5 8 years experience in public sector including 3 years Senior Management experience. Relevant Professional Registration within the Built Environment and/or Civil Engineering. Knowledge of legislation and policies regulating the human settlement sector and the intergovernmental relations environment. Knowledge, insight and experience of the public sector human settlement environment. Ability and willingness to travel. Competencies Required: Leadership Competencies Change Management Developing Others Delivery Leadership Motivating Organisational Awareness and Effectiveness Organisational-Health View People Management Public and Private Partnering Strategic Leadership Strategic Planning and Annual Performance Planning Team Leadership Technical Competencies Contractor / Service Provider Management Needs Analysis Policy and Procedure Development and Implementation Resource Management Governance Financial Management Discipline and Grievance Organisational Design and Development Performance Management Skills Development Economic Analysis Environmental Responsiveness and Reputation Management Programme Management Project Feasibility Project Financial Management Project and Programme Financial Modelling Project and Programme Fund Mobilization Project and Programme Influencing and oversight Project Management Project and Programme Scope Definition and Management Evaluation Legislative and Regulatory Awareness Monitoring Quality Control Risk Mitigation and Management Service Competencies Concern for Others Customer / citizen Service and Orientation Environmental Awareness Networking Political Intelligence Relationship Management Stakeholder Engagement Team Player Behavioural Competencies Action Orientation Analytical Thinking Skills Attention to Detail Compliance Communication Written Communication Verbal Conflict Resolution and Resilience Continuous Improvement Creative Thinking Decision Making Diligence Diversity Drive to Deliver Ethics and Integrity Influencing Learning and Development Mentoring Negotiation Planning and Organizing Problem Analysis and Solving Professionalism Resillience Self-Management and Maturity Situational Responsiveness Thought Leadership Technical Curiosity and Expertise Systems and Process Thinking Skills If you meet the above requirements and have the relevant qualifcations and experience, please apply by submitting your CV.