Project Manager

Reference: FRP002637-MM-1

Our client in the Training and Education Industry is looking for a Project Manager to join their dynamic team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Management

• Ensure that the project produces the required deliverables of quality within the specified time constraints and costs and achieves the project timelines and deliverables.
• Full project life cycle ownership to ensure successful project delivery, including full implementation from initiation to completion.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered in the most cost-effective manner to guarantee Gross Profit (GP) or even improve on it, hence keeping operational costs of each project at optimal levels and come in below budget where possible.
• Constant communication and reporting to clients.

Project Setup

• Draw up a training schedule in consultation with relevant stakeholders, ensuring that the schedule meets all agreed objectives.
• Ensure that Facilitators, Assessors and Moderators understand the scope of work and timeous delivery for each project.
• Manage risks and implement deviations where necessary and implement new strategies if the project does not follow the schedule.

Project Implementation

• Conduct monitoring visits to ensure that the training is on schedule, Portfolios of Evidence (POE’s) are up to date, learners are attending training sessions and that the workplace is adequate.
• Ensure that status report is up to date on a weekly basis.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures.

Learner Manager System (LMS) & Client Portal

• Ensure that information is updated and maintained on the Learner Management System (LMS).
• Submit Monthly Client Feedback Reports to clients on learners’ status and progress on a bi-weekly basis or when required.
• Set up project files and client e-folders.

Functional Support

• Liaise with functional support teams and adhere to service level agreements.
• Build and maintain relationships with the host site’s learners and clients through regular contact.

Employees

• Manage and support Project Coordinators, Facilitators, Assessors and Internal Moderators.

Learners

• Manage the onboarding and orientation of learners.
• Manage and oversee the attendance registers for workplace experience and training whilst addressing and managing any absences.
• Manage the resolution of learner appeals on assessment.
• Manage remediation and ensure it is completed by Facilitators after each cluster assessment.

Facilitators, Assessors, and Internal Moderators

• Proactively manage the sourcing and recruiting of facilitators, assessors and moderators with the assistance of the Talent team.
• Interview applicants with the assistance of Talent team.
• Plan and schedule the training clusters as required for the project.
• Manage the performance of Project Coordinators, Facilitators, Assessors and Internal Moderators and escalate poor performance to the Senior Project Manager (SPM).
• Ensure Facilitator, Assessor and Mentor orientation takes place on all new projects and accredited programmes.

Requirements

• Matric.
• NQF level 7 qualification in project management or a similar field.
• 7 to 8 years’ experience in a similar industry and/or role.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (Advanced).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Senior and Executive Management.
• Commitment to excellence, outstanding work ethic and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license with own reliable vehicle.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Package & Remuneration

R 35000 - R 40000 - Annually

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