Job Description

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Reporting to the Senior Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing programmes and multidisciplinary projects to enhance interdependencies to meet their objectives, stakeholder management in line with Rand Water's strategic objectives.

Minimum Requirements

Formal engineering qualifications (BTech, BSc/BEng degree). 10 years Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level
projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing

matrix structures, multi-disciplinary projects
10 years' experience in the engineering field, mainly in water industry. Project Management Qualification/Professional Certification (Diploma, Degree or Project
Management Professional-PMP).
Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with the Engineering Council of SA. Professional Registration with SACPCMP

Primary Duties

Programme management per site which entails project master plan, stakeholder management, project governance and providing leadership. Accountable and responsible for Capex with unlimited budget and authorised vote. This involves signing the payment certificates and variation orders to the value of the contract including contingencies. Revision of the contract value will be authorised by the authorising body Decision Limits (Accountability) : In line with delegated authority, for authorisation of work and procurement of goods and services. Have authority over Project Managers to ensure targets are met (strong matrix) Directly accountable for Capital Budget per site. Responsible for managing all aspects (time, costs, quality, objectives/deliverables, minimise negative environment impacts and maximise Preferential Procurement participation and development) of multi-disciplinary and multi-projects.

Knowledge

Project Management software (Advanced Level
of SAP Project Systems, Enterprise Project Management Tools and MS Excel)
Project and programme management principles and procedures Contract management Project risk management Pertinent legislation in water industry Knowledge of CIDB regulation

Skills

Proven management, communication and leadership skills, strong influencing skills (negotiations), conflict resolution skills and ability to achieve objectives without having direct responsibility (people management skills) Programme management principles Strategic Management Skills

Attitude

Attention to detail Accuracy Customer service orientated and service excellence Deadline orientated Performance driven * Professionalism