Senior Advisor : Performance Management Pretoria Permanent

Senior Advisor : Performance Management Pretoria Permanent Human Resources / Recruitment

Salary : Market related

Overview :

Ensures that the programme initiatives are completed timeously, within budgets and to the agreed specifications. Coordinates different groups involved in the programme, establishes and maintains relationships with those groups. Reports programme progress in line with funder requirements and programme management procedures.

Management of programme resources and the identification of pipeline programmes extending from the existing programme.

Minimum Requirements and Experience :

• Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, or a related field
• Valid Drivers Licence and frequent travelling

Experience :

• At least 7 years relevant experience of which at least 3 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organisation.
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector
• Sound track record in effectively managing complex and sensitive stakeholder engagements at all levels.
• Sector Knowledge and a sound understanding of the policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks governing the sector; and in particular those applying to the LG Sector and The Company
• Knowledge of the province and institutional knowledge of municipalities in the respective province
• Staying abreast of new developments in the area or responsibility
• Working knowledge of the developments (Globally and in South Africa) in the related professional disciplines reporting to the position
• Working Knowledge of the LG Sector and the relevance of The Company in the space
• Working Knowledge of The Company Mandate, value chain, business model; and core business objectives

Key Performance Areas :

Performance Management Solutions to Municipalities

• Provision of PMS support to municipalities underpinned by the PMS Value Chain or Model Support the team with the diagnostic analysis of the current status quo of HR systems and practices in municipalities

Provision of PMS Capacity Building Support and Advice to Municipalities :

• Facilitate the implementation of the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities

Representation at IGR & Other Fora (lobbying and Advocacy) :

• Ensure that the interests of The Company are properly represented and present on relevant topics of performance management system at all relevant meetings, committees, forums or departments as and when required
• Represent The Company and municipalities at various IGR and other Fora to protect the interests of municipalities / Sector; and to disrupt structural form, policy or legislative frameworks in a particular sector, where it hinders municipal performance
• Understand the national and provincial governance structures of The Company and the institutional structures of the Sector / Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation.
• Provide inputs to and develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a The Company position for mandating.
• Provide technical support and advice to the Chairs of working groups and facilitate tracking and implementation of resolutions.

Support Advice and capacity building :

• Guide, support and provide professional advice to municipalities in the areas of focus / professional discipline refer issues of strategic importance to the Senior Manager
• Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity / improve programme implementation
• Facilitate training programmes / peer learning sessions in the areas of focus / professional discipline.

Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting :

• Support the development and Implement monitoring and evaluation process to track the progress on implementation of policies, legislative compliance and programmatic implementation in municipalities
• Maintain records as per The Company policy and ensure that all project records are uploaded into the company knowledge management system
• Create a high-performance culture on all projects and report on progress against milestones
• Prepare audit files for each project prior to audit
• Implement appropriate project management methodologies and disciplines; and manage full project cycle on assigned projects including M&E
• Plan and integrate programme roll-out to municipalities
• Develop terms of reference for identified programmes
• Ensure that projects are implemented against contract specification and payments are based on agreed milestone
• Identify spin-off projects and opportunities from the programme

Stakeholder Management :

• The incumbent will be required to carry out any reasonable functions within the scope of the cluster as and when required
• Within the scope of area of accountability build and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships / partnerships in the area of responsibility
• Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders
• Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase The Companys capacity to make an impact
• Create reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website
• Identify key role players to create a link to sustainability and handover of programmes, and implementation

Sponsorship and fund Raising for projects :

• Identify potential funders / points for leverage during the programme conceptualization phase
• With the support of the sponsorship team, develop and present detailed project proposals and plans to funders for consideration (in alignment of the The Company sponsorship Policy)
• Ensure that all contracts for funding are in place and that the contracts include payment terms.

Financial and expense monitoring :

• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitoring of the monthly expenditure in area of accountability.
• Assist in the identification of potential revenue sources in area of responsibility (where applicable)
• Participate in procurement committees as required and adhere to procurement requirements and deadlines for identified programmes
• Monitor sponsorship payments according to the contract and track programme implementation against the budget.
• Actively save costs in the area of responsibility.

Governance, Compliance and Risk Management :

• Support the promotion of performance management and good governance improvement initiatives in municipalities to realise transformation change
• Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility / professional discipline
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures
• Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility / professional discipline
• Develop and maintain programme risk register and ensure that mitigation steps are applied
• Assign values to risks in order to understand financial implications of risk

Teamwork :

• Participate and support organisational multi-disciplinary efforts aimed at improving municipal performance management systems
• Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities
• Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes.
• In line with The Company organisational culture, role model and educate peers and Advisors on the importance of alignment of personal and organisational values for improved performance.
• Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in The Company.
• Actively participate in the performance management and development processes in The Company to drive high performance on an ongoing basis.

Research and Benchmarking :

• Under the guidance of the Senior Manager provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges, needs and trends in Performance Management (locally and internationally), to ensure that local government strategies and programmes are appropriately designed (with regards to both policy response and effective models of service delivery)

NB : Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful.