Project Manager

* **Project Portfolio Planning** * Assist the EPPF to proactively identify project requirements and accurately forecast specific project requirements * Define and implement good practices regarding project management and administration in line with industry best practice * Develop and implement governance mechanisms to support the effective execution of projects * Maintain regular reports presenting a consolidated view of the EPPF project portfolio in terms of budgets, time, resources and deliverables **People Management** * Manage planning of resource requirements, ensure sufficient capable resources are in place to meet service delivery demands, maintaining the effective and efficient capability of the project team. * Build a high performing team where the best people are deployed in the right roles and deliver against strategy. * Ensure that all employees are motivated, developed. * Manage employees’ performance and ensure that their individual and collective performance is of the required standard. * Implement and maintain an effective system of internal controls and delegations of authority for the department, to ensure that accountability for decisions made. * Inspires, aligns and engages employees around the vision and strategy of the Fund, maximising employee engagement and willingness to invest discretionary effort. **Project Execution Oversight and Management** * Liaise with key stakeholders to gain an understanding of specific project needs and the project implementation environment, where this relates to current and future projects identified by line management * Manage and monitor all on\-going projects in terms of delivery and providing an PMO service delivery * Plan, Monitor and manage project capacity requirements * Close off completed projects to the appropriate business or functional area and ensure proper project closure governance * Compile project implementation and PMO budgets, project scopes/plans and deliverables and submit for approval * Ensure that project risks and issues are Identified, escalated where necessary and mitigated by using strong governance frameworks and administrative practices * Chair project governance forums where designated and attend project meetings and discussion forums * Ensure that project reports and regular updates for strategic forums are delivered in time and in a simplified yet professional format. **Vendor and Service Provider Management** * Plan, Lead and coordinate the procurement process around the appointment of vendors and service providers to assist the PMO with the execution of projects insofar as Project Management is concerned. * Establish relationships with suitable vendors and service providers for current and future projects * Identify, coordinate and establish mechanisms to drive enhanced value from project vendors and service providers **Project Budget Management** * Define Project budget * Execute the budget * Control and monitor the budget * Update and report on the budget **TECHNICAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS** * In\-depth knowledge of Project Management as a discipline * Knowledge of pension fund governance frameworks * Strong background in business skills, management, budgeting, and analysis. **REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING** * Bachelor’s Degree * Acknowledged Project Management Qualification * Project Management certification (Prince \-2; PBBOK or equivalent) \- (Advantageous) * Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus (Advantageous) **REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE** * At least 6 – 8 years’ experience * Sound knowledge of project management experience with strong capabilities in the IT systems implementation environment * Experience in a Portfolio or PMO office within a strategy and transformation office * Experience in managing complex stakeholder interests, manging change and driving culture transformation * Financial services background will be advantageous. **CLOSING DATE: 09 FEBRUARY 2026**