We are looking for a seasoned Programme manager to lead and coordinate various national
projects related Digital Migration, with particular focus on Analogue Switch-off (ASO). The
position will be based in the office of the Director General (DG) within the Department of
Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT).
The candidate will be responsible for developing and leading programs to drive the country’s digital migration objectives, as well as coordinating stakeholders and reporting to senior officials within the ICT sector.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have prior experience in both projects and
programme management, including ability to lead teams and respond to dynamic projects
environment. The candidate should be experienced in significant infrastructure project rollout,
qualified in project management, and recognized by projects management institute.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in business or related field.
- Proven experience in programme management.
- Proven stakeholder management skills.
- Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in formulating and executing projects.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and Coordinate the Overall DTT migration plan in alignment with theAnalogue Switch-off objectives.
- Organizing programs, resources, and activities to achieve the DTT migration andAnalogue Switch off objectives.
- Establish and guide the national DTT migrations awareness objectives.
- Establish and guide the production and distribution of retail market set-top boxes
- Determine the national migration budget for various projects and expedite access to funding.
- Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the DTT migrations project.
- Coordinate DCDT PMO outputs with various entities responsibilities and drive
- performance.
- Implementing and managing changes and intervening appropriately to ensure project goals are met.
- Engaging stakeholders to unlock projects hurdles and build holistic project support and stakeholder buy-in across the country.
- Producing accurate and timely programme performance reports to update senior official with the Government of South Africa.
- Analyze and mitigate DTT migration and Analogue Switch-Off risks.
Sentech will give preference to suitable candidates who add to the cultural and gender diversity of the company.
If you are interested and meet the required criteria as described above, please send your CV on/or 26 March 2021
Appointment will be done in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the organisation. people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Medical examination will be undertaken before successful appointment depending on the nature of the position.
Sentech reserves the right not to appoint.
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Desired Skills:
- Stakeholder communications
- Delivery management
- Project Governance
- Programme Governance
- Managing Project Budgets
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years Middle / Department Management
Desired Qualification Level:
- Masters