Portfolio Head: Specialised Services & PMO

About the role

SALGA is recruiting a Portfolio Head for its Specialised Services and Project Management Office (PMO) in Pretoria, on a 5-year fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Executive Manager of the Office of the CEO, the role leads a team and guides the delivery of programmes and projects, covering strategic and operational support, reporting, risk and issue tracking, quality control and post-project benefits tracking.

Key responsibilities

• Manage functional budgets (operational, capex, employee), interpret business plans, report variances, handle external contracts and negotiate with service providers.
• Advise on the legislative and regulatory framework of local government, develop advocacy content and manage relationships with governance structures.
• Plan and drive the specialised services and PMO business plan and resource plan, and support change management.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of strategic, annual and operational plans, and oversee performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Review processes, resources and systems, and oversee business continuity, resilience and disaster recovery.
• Lead the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, risk register and mitigation plans, and integrate risk management with compliance, internal audit and assurance.
• Run the PMO: monitor projects, develop project policies and procedures, manage project schedules, workflows and deliverables, and supervise local system teams.
• Manage information assets, lead the Information Solutions Strategy and digital transformation, and oversee business intelligence and reporting solutions.
• Lead sector research, knowledge management and partnerships with research institutions, academia and government.
• Lead municipal learning and development, including leadership, management, technical and professional competencies.

Required profile

• Master's degree (NQF9) in Public Management / Development Management or equivalent.
• 10 years' experience at senior management level in a medium to large organisation.
• Proven track record in lobbying and advocacy, and previous management experience in a multidisciplinary unit.
• Understanding of government policy, legislation and regulatory directives.
• Valid Code 08 driver's licence and own vehicle.
• Ethical, results-driven leader who shares SALGA's core values, mission and vision.