Project Officer (Change Mitigations Act)

About the role

eThekwini is recruiting a Project Officer to support projects under the Change Mitigations Act in Durban. The role covers consultant appointments, project documentation, budget monitoring and funding proposals.

Key responsibilities

• Support the process for appointing consultants and maintain a database of consultants.
• Coordinate project information, records, databases, meetings and document control.
• Monitor and track project budget, expenditure and financial closeout processes, and prepare expenditure reports.
• Conduct or coordinate research and investigations into various aspects of projects.
• Write funding proposals and project budgets to secure project funding.
• Provide project assistance to multi-disciplinary project teams.

Required profile

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Project Management or another related qualification; a degree (NQF Level 7) is preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience; 3 years preferred.
• Valid motor vehicle driving licence.
• Computer literacy.

Required skills

• Financial management and budget monitoring.
• Planning, organising and monitoring and control.
• Communication, attention to detail and team orientation.