At Proteus, we work with government entities, the private sector, and civil society to build stronger, equitable education systems. Our mission is to facilitate improved coordination, cohesion, and alignment across sectors to ensure that every child has access to quality education.
We achieve this by developing and implementing effective policies, designing strategies for scalable solutions, and building robust data collection and analysis systems to enhance decision-making processes.
Our approach is both simple and powerful. We focus on system-wide strategies rather than merely treating symptoms. By collaborating with government bodies, corporate partners, non-profits, and school operators, we aim to construct a more robust and equitable education system for every child.
What distinguishes us is our comprehension of the interconnectedness among different sectors. Our work across government, corporate, non-profit, and school environments is not isolated; it is a synergistic effort that strengthens our impact in each area. By bringing together stakeholders from all sectors, we create meaningful change. We identify gaps, analyze root causes, and implement targeted strategies to overcome barriers that prevent our education system from reaching its full potential.
You can find more information about who we are and what we do on our website or linked-in profilehttps://proteusadvisory.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/company/proteusadvisory/.
The Role
The Project Manager at Proteus Advisory plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing an educational project with a partner in the North West Province, ensuring the successful planning, execution, and closure of a multi-year project aimed at transforming outcomes across multiple schools. This position requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to foster strong community ties and relationships.
Fixed Term Contract Hybrid – 3 days a week Salary Range R50-R60k per month pro rata
Responsibilities:
- Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and closure of all project activities, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Community Engagement: Foster strong community ties and relationships to ensure projects are aligned with local needs and priorities.
- Progress Review Meetings: Chair quarterly meetings to review project progress, discuss challenges, and make necessary adjustments to ensure milestones are met.
- Stakeholder Management: Coordinate and engage with stakeholders, including government entities, community leaders, educators, and project partners, to ensure collaborative project success.
- Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on project deliverables.
- Reporting: Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended actions.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to project management standards, policies, and procedures throughout all project phases.
- Budget Oversight: Monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial performance, ensuring compliance with allocated funds and financial reporting requirements.
- Capacity Building: Provide guidance and support to project team members, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in project management, preferably in the education sector.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in preparing and delivering presentations and reports.
- Knowledge of project management tools and techniques, with proficiency in MS Office Suite and tools such as Slack and Click-up.
- Commitment to fostering community engagement and understanding of local educational challenges and opportunities.
Key Attributes:
Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate project teams towards achieving project goals and objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Strong skills in engaging and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government entities, community leaders, and project partners.
Community Focus: Commitment to fostering strong community ties and understanding local needs and priorities.
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Communication: Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey project updates, challenges, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and navigate challenges with resilience.
Decision-Making: Sound judgment and decision-making skills, particularly in resolving project issues and making operational adjustments.
Results-Oriented: Focus on achieving project milestones and deliverables on time and within budget.
Ethical Conduct: Commitment to upholding ethical standards and integrity
What we offer:
Dynamic Work Environment: An opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative setting, with exposure to a variety of educational projects and initiatives.
Professional Growth:- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Meaningful Impact: The chance to make a real difference in the education sector by contributing to evidence-based strategies and policies that benefit students and communities.
Supportive Team: A supportive and inclusive team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexibility of 3 days a week with the option of additional hours and the potential for a full-time offer in the future dependent on performance and impact.
Please note: The salary for this position is per month for a full-time work week. However, since this role is for 3 days a week, the salary will be pro-rated accordingly.
To apply, please send your CV and supporting documents. Application deadline is 29 July 2024. If you do not hear from us by mid-August, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest in joining our team.
