The Observatory Improvement District (OBSID) Recent Job Opening

The Observatory Improvement District (OBSID) is an established Special Rating Area (SRA) and provides top up services as a provider to the City of Cape Town.  These services include public safety, urban management and social development with an additional focus on arts and heritage projects.

Job Title: Programme Manager

Job Location: Cape Town.

Report to: The CEO

Responsibilities:

• Manage and delivery of various programmes in line with implementation plans e.g. cleaning, urban management, public safety, business development
• Manage outsourced providers in terms of the various contracts and SLA’s in place
• Staff management including performance reviews corrective action, identification of training needs etc
• Full programme reporting (monthly reports, implementation plan progress, service provider assessments)
• Plan and delivery of special projects for different programmes in conjunction with CEO (including public spaces, arts / sports / heritage and culture)
• Asset management and maintenance
• Budget management
• Community and stakeholder liaison

Requirements:

• A minimum of five to seven years’ relevant work experience, prior experience in urban management, law enforcement, SAPS, other City structures very advantageous
• A valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
• Interpersonal skills, a network of relevant contacts and the ability to interact effectively with different stakeholder groups in both formal and informal settings
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite)
• People management skills, with experience in managing small teams
• An interest in community issues and in understanding how the OBSID can deepen and improve its services within its mandate, as well as an interest in Observatory as a suburb
• Communication skills, both verbal and written and strong reporting skills
• Planning skills and the ability to adjust plans to deliver against objectives as circumstances dictate
• Sound finance management skills
• Physically suited to working outside for extended periods of time
• Ability to work unusual hours, over weekends as necessary

To apply

Submit your CV and a short letter of application to [email protected]

Application Deadline: Friday, 3 May, 2019