Job Description

Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Construction Project Management
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
We are seeking to employ a Project Manager to work within our Group Services and Facilities department. This role will be based at our Head Office in Woodstock, Cape Town and will report to the National Store Project Manager.
Job description
Job Purpose
To execute all allocated regional store refurbishment projects and new store builds, in line with the New Clicks South Africa strategy, group policies, standards and plan, as well as comply to regulatory requirements in order to maintain the achievement of business objectives.
Job Objectives

• To implement the annual refurbishment and new builds programme for all regional stores (including stores to be enlarged and relocated), ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
• To deliver the refurbishment and new store build projects in line with regional plan and budget in order to enable the business to achieve the operating plan.
• To complete allocated regional projects in line with budget, timelines, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, architects, and local authorities, to facilitate seamless project execution.
• To provide timely and accurate information and standardised reports in order to facilitate informed decision making, mitigate risks, and maintain effective control over the regional projects.
• To manage financial and other resources in order to deliver the operating plan and achieve business objectives.

Minimum requirements
Job related knowledge
Essential

• Project management
• Contract management
• Budgeting
• Procurement processes
• Stakeholder management
• Health and safety standards
• Performance management

Desirable

• Project management
• Environmental regulations and urban development
• Property regulatory frameworks
• South African municipal, provincial, and national regulations
• Strategic planning

Job Related Skills
Essential

• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Project management
• Budgeting and cost management
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder management
• Planning & Leadership
• Problem solving
• Performance management
• Desirable
• Risk management
• Contract management
• Time management
• Negotiating skills

Job Experience

• 5 years retail project management, with experience in delivering new store and refurbishment projects.
• 5 years managing relationships with vendors, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Education

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field
• Desirable: Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc)

Essential Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Adhering to Principle and Values
• Persuading and Influencing
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks