General Manager: Projects (4 years contract)

About the position

General Manager: Projects
JOB DESCRIPTION 

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Set objectives and oversee the implementation of FP&M SETA NSDP activities, aligning departmental strategies with the Sector Skills Plan, Strategic Plan, and Annual Performance Plan.
• Set, drive, and achieve national and regional operational targets.
• Assume direct command and strategic oversight during high-priority divisional crises.
• Provide executive oversight to ensure the efficient management of staff, operational budgets, and departmental resources.

Policy Development & Review

• Develop, review, and optimise discretionary and mandatory grants policies, processes, and operating procedures.
• Formulate and review the comprehensive divisional business plan.

Regulatory Compliance, Audit & Risk

• Ensure absolute compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee monthly assurance exercises for project completeness and accuracy, maintaining strict quality control through continuous monitoring and evaluation.
• Drive departmental audit readiness to consistently secure a clean, unqualified audit opinion.
• Liaise swiftly and effectively with internal and external auditors, ensuring all audit recommendations are adequately and timeously addressed.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification

• CA(SA) or equivalent professional financial credential

Experience    

• Minimum 10 years senior/executive management

Desired Skills:

• Cognitive application of coherent principles
• Positive influence capabilities
• Brand leadership