22000134 - Programme Manager

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Conceptualise, develop interventions that enhance the experience of investors locating in the City, attract, retain and expand business initiatives thereby creating jobs quarterly, mid-term and annually.
• Conceptualise the process of developing a framework and policies for business enhancement programmes across the municipality to inform the city’s decision-makers.
• Conceptualise and develop strategy to improve the experience of investors locating in the City, thereby attracting, retaining and expanding business initiatives.
• Drafting policies to expand economic activities, investment, support priority sectors and increase job creation annually; implement Economic Development Incentive policy Programme regularly, monitor quarterly and review annually.
• Conceptualise, lead, drive and implement all initiatives that seek to reduce costs and enhance the ease of operating a business within the City.
• Manage, lead, monitor and report on all Sub-National Doing Business Programme initiatives monthly and quarterly.
• Manage processes associated with the preparation of contracts and resolves conflicts and/or defend actions relating to complex economic development projects quarterly.
• Oversee and control programme and project management processes associated with the monitoring, evaluation and alignment phases of strategic complex economic development projects.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of programmes.
• Oversee and manage programme operating expenditure budget and the consolidation of programme financial performance information relating to various projects.
• Provide leadership and direction to the programme teams across 4 clusters regarding identifying and facilitating reforms of operating systems to acquire standards that compare to global bets practice.
• Represent the municipality externally on matters relating to programmes regularly and report quarterly.
• Support the establishment and implementation of the directorates performance management system.

Competencies:

• Discipline Specific Skills
• Financial Management
• People Management
• Planning & Organising
• Direction Setting
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Action & Outcome Orientation
• Change Readiness
• Cognitive Ability
• Impact & Influence
• Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements:

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Economics or Development Economics or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 6 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Economics or Development Economics or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• 7 Years relevant experience.