BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT Clause Samples

BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT.  Initiate projects after approval from higher authorities  Understand procedures of program and project management methodology, implications and stakeholder involvement  Understand the rational of projects in relation to the institution's strategic objectives  Document and communicate factors and risk associated with own work  Use results and approaches of successful project implementation as guide  Establish broad stakeholder involvement and communicate the project status and key milestones  Define the roles and responsibilities of the project team and create clarity around expectations  Find a balance between project deadline and the quality of deliverables  Identify appropriate project resources to facilitate the effective completion of the deliverablesComply with statutory requirements and apply policies in a consistent manner  Monitor progress and use of resources and make needed adjustments to timelines, steps, and resource allocation  Manage multiple programs and balance priorities and conflicts according to institutional goals  Apply effective risk management strategies through impact assessment and resource requirements  Modify project scope and budget when required without compromising the quality and objectives of the project  Involve top-level authorities and relevant stakeholders in seeking project buy- in  Identify and apply contemporary project management methodology  Influence and motivate project team to deliver exceptional results  Monitor policy implementation and apply procedures to manage risks  Understand and conceptualise the long-term implications of desired project outcomes  Direct a comprehensive strategic macro and micro analysis and scope projects accordingly to realise institutional objectives  Consider and initiate projects that focus on achievement of the long-term objectives  Influence people in positions of authority to implement outcomes of projects  Lead and direct translation of policy into workable actions plans  Ensures that programs are Monitored to track progress and optimal resource utilization, and that adjustments are made as needed  Articulates basic financial concepts and techniques as they relate to municipal processes and tasks (e.g. performance budgeting and value for money);  Is familiar with the different sources of financial data, reporting mechanisms and financial processes and systems;  Understands importance of financial accountability;  Understands the necessity for asset ...
BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT.  Acknowledges customers rights;  applies customer knowledge to improve own organisation or department;  maintains good relationship with customers and understands their priorities;  redirects queries to the most appropriate person / solution provider and follows through to ensure customer needs are met; and  understands and complies with the content and requirements of chapter 4 of the Municipal Systems Act.  Develops clear and implementable service delivery improvement programmes;  identifies opportunities to exceed the expectations of customers;  ensures the design of internal work processes to improve customer service;  adds value to the organisation by providing exemplary customer service;  applies customer rights in own work environment;  fully complies with the chapter 4 requirements of the Municipal Systems Act; and  finds innovative ways to include participation in the preparation of the IDP.  Coaches others about the importance and application of customer and client knowledge;  fosters an environment in which customer satisfaction is valued and delivered;  addresses and resolves high- risk, high-profile stakeholder issues; and  takes advantage of opportunities to learn about stakeholders and brings this information to own functional area.  Ensures the coordination of the implementation of service delivery improvements within budget, time, quality and targets set by the municipality;  establishes guidelines to balance cost-consciousness and service delivery;  establishes the municipality's strategic direction for managing services towards stakeholders;  demands broad and deeper knowledge of clients and customers to ensure better service delivery; and  utilises long term, collaborative and strategic relationships with clients and customers to better service delivery.
BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT. Participates in team goal setting and problem solving; • interacts and collaborates with diverse groups of people; • understands team strengths, weaknesses and preferences; and • is aware of the appropriate steps and guidelines for employee development and feedback, but not yet fully able to implement these. • Seeks opportunities to increase personal contribution & level of responsibility; • supports and respects the individuality of others and recognises the benefits of diversity of ideas and approaches; • delegates and empowers others to increase contribution and level of responsibility; • applies labour and employment legislation and regulations consistently; • facilitates team goal setting and problem solving; • recognises individuals and teams and provides developmental feedback in accordance with performance management principles; • adheres to internal and national standards with regards to human resource practices; • identifies competencies required and suitable resources for specific tasks; • Analyses ineffective team and work processes and recommends improvement; • recognises and rewards desired behaviours and results; • mentors and counsels others; • addresses balance between individual career expectations and organisational needs; • considers developmental needs of personnel when building teams and assigning tasks; • establishes an environment in which personnel can maximise their potential; • guides others on managing people; • inspires a culture of performance excellence by giving positive and constructive feedback to the team; • creates links among various individuals and teams and instills a common sense of identity towards the achievement of goals by various team members and stakeholders; • Develops and incorporates best practice people management processes, approaches and tools across the organisation; • creates processes to ensure accountability for people management and development; • exceeds set goals for employment equity and affirmative action; • has a reputation as a leader in fostering professional growth; • sought after as a mentor; • develops comprehensive, integrated strategies and approaches to managing human resources; • develops systems and processes to recruit and retain high quality staff; and • adapts leadership style to different people, cultures and situations.