There is currently a Project Manager vacancy. The Project Manager role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Project Management and Strategic Support, and forms part of the Office of the Chief Operations Officer. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head Office. 
 
The total remuneration package for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. 
 
The Project Manager will be required to provide support to the Senior Manager: Project Management and Strategic Support through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• End to end management of projects including effective initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and reporting   

• Manage the development of critical project governance documents including business plans, project charters, project management and change management plans and secure the acceptance and     approval by the relevant project stakeholders

• Manage quality outcomes of projects through the definition of quality management plans in agreement with relevant project sponsors

• Ensure the proactive management of project risks and issues to effectively contain the Scheme’s risk exposure

• Manage the project team’s performance in the implementation of project tasks and the delivery of all projects on schedule, within the approved scope in line with project objectives

• Effective identification and management of project stakeholders, including the management of stakeholder expectations in line with project objectives

• Manage project communication through timeous and regular reporting to various stakeholders and forums and the escalation of issues that cannot be resolved by the project team 

• Ensure effective closure of projects including documenting close-off reports and lessons learned 

• Participate in divisional strategic planning processes and contribute towards initiatives and campaigns to drive a high performance PMO   
 

Qualification, skills and competencies requirements are:

• At least a 3-year Degree/Diploma or NQF 6 equivalent in Project Management/Business Administration/ Information Technology / Operations Management/ Engineering or related field

• A post-graduate qualification and/or project management certification will serve as an advantage

• Experience in implementing Healthcare Systems and Technologies will serve as an advantage

• At least 5 to 8 years’ experience in Project Management with at least 3 years of experience at a management/supervisory level

• Hands-on experience and proficiency in the application of project management methodologies (PMBoK, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Prince II, etc.)

• Communication skills and analytical expertise

• A team player with a strong collaborative implementation approach   

• Knowledge of the South African medical scheme industry 

• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with service providers

• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and own vehicle and be willing to travel at short notice

All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link :

https://www.careerjunction.co.za/companies/35144/government-employees-medical-scheme


The closing date for applications is 22 August 2022. Should you not hear from us by 31 October 2022 please consider your application unsuccessful. 

*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

*** Information is required for Employment Equity purposes.

*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.

*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.

***Gems is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with Gems employment equity plan.