Project Manager Transversal Financial Systems

• Lead implementation of transversal financial systems including:
  
• LOGIS across provincial departments
  
• CSD / RFQ systems
  
• e-Tendering platforms
  
• Interim Invoice Tracking Tool
  
• Support establishment of a Systems Support Unit for provincial departments.
  
• Implement IFMS-related systems and enhancements aligned to provincial requirements.
  

• Develop and enhance financial data warehouse capabilities.
  
• Improve financial dashboards and reporting systems.
  
• Implement data capturing standards and departmental integration processes.
  
• Establish a Data Analytics Support Unit.
  
• Strengthen financial reporting for oversight, accountability, and decision-making.
  

• Provide leadership in ICT governance and financial systems alignment.
  
• Participate in ICT Steering Committees and governance forums.
  

• PFMA requirements
  
• National Treasury Regulations
  
• Audit and internal control frameworks
  
• Support ICT procurement processes and technical advisory functions.
  
• Lead ICT workstreams under Provincial Financial Recovery initiatives.
  
• Ensure alignment of ICT and financial systems strategy with government priorities.
  

• Oversight of Data Warehouse development and implementation.
  
• Management of financial reporting systems via the Data Analytics Centre.
  
• Coordination of stakeholder engagements across departments.
  
• Strategic input into ICT and financial systems strategy.
  
• Leadership of transversal ICT and financial systems implementation programmes.
  

• Deliverables achieved
  
• Risks and issues
  
• Mitigation measures
  
• Planned activities
  

• Consolidated project performance
  
• Compliance and governance status (including PFMA alignment)
  
• Milestone tracking
  

• Monthly Progress Reports
  
• Quarterly Performance Reports
  
• Project Close-Out Reports
  
• Updated Gantt Charts
  
• Departmental Support Utilisation Reports
  
• ICT Strategy Monitoring Reports
  

• Reports to the Director: Financial Information Management Systems.
  
• Overall oversight by the Provincial Accountant-General.
  
• Responsible for escalation of risks and compliance issues in line with PFMA obligations.
  

• Coordinate departmental task teams and ICT/Finance stakeholders.
  
• Engage CFOs, steering committees, and governance structures.
  
• Ensure alignment between ICT delivery, financial management, and PFMA compliance requirements.
  

• Deliverable quality and timeliness
  
• Stakeholder engagement effectiveness
  
• Governance and PFMA compliance adherence
  
• Achievement of project milestones and strategic objectives
  

Requirements

• A minimum of an undergraduate tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7).
  
• A qualification or coursework with a specialisation in Information Technology (IT).
  
• Project Management certification: PMP and/or PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or Agile PM Practitioner.
  

• Minimum of 5 years’ Project Management experience.
  
• Proven experience in at least two (2) ICT and/or financial systems implementation projects.
  
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale IT projects across the full project lifecycle, including:
  
• Conceptualisation
  
• Planning
  
• Implementation
  
• Monitoring and control
  
• Evaluation and closure
  

• Strong end-to-end project management capability.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong data analytics and reporting capability.
  
• Advanced planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project.
  

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999
  
• National Treasury Regulations and Instructions
  
• Public sector governance, audit, and compliance frameworks
  
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in complex government environments.
  
• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and reporting capability.
  
• Understanding of financial controls, compliance monitoring, and audit readiness requirements.
  

• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive financial and government information.
  
• Integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct in line with PFMA principles.
  
• Professionalism and respect in stakeholder engagement.
  
• Accountability, transparency, and results-driven performance.