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PROJECT MANAGER

The Agricultural Research Council Onderstepoort, Gauteng

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Part-time

Full Job Description

Coordinate and manage the execution of Beef Genomics Programme, in the context of the Beef Genomics Program Consortium and in line with the contractual obligations of the Agricultural Research Council.
Coordinate internal resources with third parties and vendors for execution of the project.
Coordinate and compile all reports – both progress, technical and financial – to the different stakeholders. This includes coordinating and preparing all the internal reports and documents (for approval) and all external, approved documents to adhere to the contractual requirements.
Chair and minute all Consortium meetings.
Ensure all Supply Chain Management processes are performed as needed, including annual price negotiations, contract renewals, etc.
Prepare and manage project budgets as well as facilitating payments, invoicing, etc.
Ensure all project deliverables are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
Ensure resource availability and allocation.
Maintain and monitor the project execution plan and track progress.
Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using the appropriate techniques and approvals.
Measure and track the project performance in relationship to milestones with the appropriate tools and techniques.
Manage the relationship among all stakeholders within the Consortium.
Perform risk management to minimize project risk and inform the Consortium of potential risks to the project.
Establish and/or maintain relationships with third parties, vendors, etc.
Establish and maintain comprehensive project documentation for project reporting, auditing, operations, etc.
Meet all budgetary objectives, and provide recommendations on financial analyses against the milestones, budgets, etc to the Steering committee for approval and implementation.
Attend all Consortium and relevant Stakeholder meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Develop all the spreadsheets, diagrams, process maps, etc. documents required.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 10 years proven working experience in project management.
Project Management Professional (PMP) membership.
Experience on project management at internationally acceptable standards, e.g. PMBOK will be added advantage.
Proven working experience in financial management.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Preferences will be given to candidates with these requirements and an understanding of the South African Beef industry and/or genomic research.

Enquiries: Dr Dirk Swanevelder: Tel: 012 529 9472

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 07 August 2024

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