Advisor: Trading Services -Free State Province Ref

Reporting to the Senior Advisor: Trading Services, this role will assist in the identification of pipeline programmes extending from the existing programme, assist in coordinating different groups involved in the programme, establishes and maintains relationships with those groups and prepare reports on programme progress in line with funder requirements and programme management procedures. And to ensure that the programme initiatives are completed timeously, within budgets and to the agreed specifications.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Stakeholder Management and Influencing skills;
• Ability to manage in a broad scoped environment Decision making and sound judgement
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• A dynamic, motivated self-starter with high levels of emotional maturity
• High integrity and ethics
• Understanding of expense management principles and regulations;
• Understanding of project management principles;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant tertiary Degree/Diploma in Public Management, Development Planning or equivalent
• At least five years’ experience in the public sector (Local Government would be an advantage)
• 3 years’ relevant experience of which at least 1 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organization;
• A Valid Driver’s License and frequent travelling
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector and issues relating to area of speciality
• Ability to manage in a broad scoped environment is essential

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS

• Research and Benchmarking:Assist in conducting analysis on municipalities and provide guidance in respect of possible improvements; Assist in conducting and interpreting research in an area of specialisation such as Water, Sanitation, Solid Waste Management ,Electricity, Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy sources and create a learning and sharing platform to improve municipal efficiency in these areas; Be a key repository of knowledge and information on local government and matters relating to the area of specialisation and support the strengthening of municipal profiles in the central repository under the guidance of Senior Advisor and management, provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges, needs and trends in area of specialisation, to ensure that local government strategies and programmes are appropriately implemented.
• Representation at IGR & Other For a (lobbying and Advocacy):Assist with providing technical support and advice to the Chairs of working groups and facilitate tracking and implementation of resolutions; Provide inputs to and develop content o...
  
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