Vacancies 30 December 2020

The Mauritius Ports Authority is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the filling of the under-mentioned positions:

POST

IT PROJECT DIRECTOR (ON CONTRACT)

SALARY

Negotiable

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Information Technology or Management or relevant field from a recognised University

Note: A Masters degree in IT or MBA would be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

  1. At least 15 years in management and hardware and software development of large IT projects within the public environment
  2. Proven experience as Program Director or IT Project Director in medium to large scale IT projects
  3. Experience in varied environment involving Oracle environment and products – E Business suite, fusion cloud and diverse system environments (hardware, network, middleware, Software Oriented Architecture, Security and third-party integration)

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

  1. Knowledge of Port Environments and Operations - understanding of key processes that are needed and integrated within the Port and clear understanding of requirements of a connected modern Port.
  2. Clear understanding of Project Governance to generate the maximum added value to the business via its investments, while mitigating risks and optimizing resources and frameworks that enables IT services to be managed across their lifecycle.
  3. Proven track record of successfully implementing IT projects in the public sector
  4. Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
  5. Excellent Knowledge of Business Intelligence and Setting of Performance KPIs
  6. Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  1. Excellent organisational and leadership skills involving performance evaluation techniques
  2. Keen business acumen with strategic ability
  3. Excellent communications skills
  4. An analytical mindset with great problem solving abilities
  5. Working knowledge of Ms office and program management software
 

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POST

IT PROJECT MANAGER (ON CONTRACT)

SALARY

Negotiable

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Information Technology or Management or a relevant field from a recognised University. 

Note: A Masters degree would be an advantage

EXPERIENCE

  1. Proven experience as a Program Manager or other managerial position.
  2. At least 10 years in hardware and software development of large IT projects in public sector

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  1. Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
  2. Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles
  3. Excellent Knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software
  4. Outstanding leadership and organisational skills
  5. Excellent communication skills
  6. Excellent problem-solving ability
 

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NOTE:-

  1. Candidates should submit their application on the prescribed MPA application form which may be obtained at the Reception Counter of the MPA, Ground Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis.  The duly filled application forms should be forwarded to the Director General at the above address.
  1. The closing date for the submission of applications in respect of the above mentioned posts is Wednesday 13 January 2021.
  1. Candidates should attach documentary evidence of work experience claimed failing which consideration would not be given to the application.
  1. Only the best qualified candidates will be convened for interview.  Late applications will not be considered.
  1. The Mauritius Ports Authority reserves the right not to fill the vacancies following this advertisement.