Project Co-ordinator Job Vacancy

Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform Recruitment

PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR REF NO: 28/6/14
SALARY : R270 804 – R327 126 per annum
CENTRE : Port Elizabeth, Joe Gqabi (Aliwal-North)
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/Degree (NQF level 6) in Agricultural, Certificate in Project Management
will be an added advantage, Three (3) years’ experience in the field of Agriculture
of which at least one (1) year must be direct involvement with project
management, Good written and verbal communication skills, Ability to plan,
manage, monitor and evaluate specific activities, Ability to compile and manage
budgets, control cash flow, institute risk management and administer tender
procurement processes, Ability to initiate and support organisational
transformation and change, Ability to explore and implement new ways of
delivering services, Ability to systematically identify, analyse and resolve existing
and anticipated problems, Computer literacy, A valid Drivers’ License
DUTIES : Facilitate project screening committees at local municipality level, Present project
recommendations to district screening committees, Facilitate awareness of
departmental programmes, Ensure adherence to the district planning schedule,
Compile and consolidate individual project plans, Presentation of local
municipality project plans, Facilitation of procurement processes, Conduct project
visits including site handovers and site meetings, Reporting on implementation
status and deviations from project plans, Recordkeeping and data capturing for performance audit requirements, Collection of data and update of online information systems (EPWP MIS, SmartPen, etc.) of stakeholders and
department, Verification of collected information in conjunction with stakeholders,
Geo referencing of projects, Performance reporting (monthly, quarterly and
annually) in res`pect of conditional grants.

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be forwarded for the attention of Ms. G Gcwabe at the
following Address: The HR Manager. Department of Rural Development and
Agrarian Reform, Private Bag X0040, BHISHO, 5605, Or hand delivered to Room
1108, 11th Floor, Dukumbana Building, and Bhisho. Telephone Enquiries: 040 –
602 5062
CLOSING DATE : 14 November 2014
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public
Service department or on the internet at
http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be signed (an
unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by
a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of all
qualification(s) [Matric certificate must also be attached] and ID-document and
Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident
Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to
his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must
be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the
application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed
candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the
closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability
check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record
check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).
Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12)
months. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the
advertised post(s). Applications submitted via email, fax or online must include
the post title and reference number in the subject line and a scanned, signed Z83
form (a Z83 form without a physical signature will disqualify an application)
together with all relevant documents as indicated above. Persons with disability
are encouraged to apply.