Overview
Programme Manager/Innovation Jobs in Durban, South Africa at eThekwini Municipality
Position: Programme Manager (Innovation)
Job
Purpose
To drive a series of innovation centred economic development programmes across all sectors whilst directing, controlling and providing a programme management service. Drives and leads on various innovation initiatives that have an economic development impact.
Key Responsibility Areas
Develops innovation programme business plans in line with the Economic Strategy.
Forms stakeholder partnerships with regard to the design, funding and implementation of innovation programmes.
Designs programme content, identifies target areas/groups, leads programme implementation in identified programme areas and monitors and evaluates programme impact.
Provides specialist support for Council decision-making in relation to programme areas and represents Council externally on matters relating to the programme.
Undertakes the management and implementation of innovation programmes and projects.
Oversees and manages programme operating project expenditure and the consolidation of programme financial performance information relating to various projects.
Manages and leads programme teams and undertakes programme and project communication.
Develops a programme marketing strategy.
Maintains an intelligence relating to national, provincial and local policies and legislation relating to the programme areas, including trends and best practice.
Ensures support for the establishment and implementation of the Unit’s Performance Management System.
Competencies
Research and analysis.
Public consultation.
Socio-Economic or Socio-Political awareness.
Strategic planning and strategic formulation.
Programme and Project Management.
Financial management.
Information production and reporting.
Interpersonal relationships.
Actin orientation.
Problem solving.
Coaching and mentoring.
Strategic capability and learship.
Essential Requirements
Degree (NQF Level
7) or equivalent in Economics or any other related and equivalent qualification.
Valid motor vehicle driving license.
6 Years relevant experience.
Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements
Post graduate qualification (NQF Level
8) or equivalent in Economics or any other related and equivalent qualification.
7 Years relevant experience.
Title: Programme Manager/Innovation
Company: eThekwini Municipality
Location: Durban, South Africa
Category: Management (Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager)
