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ARMAMENTS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (ARMSCOR)
 

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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
JOB GRADE: D3
REFERENCE NUMBER: DY23/12/03
Armscor Dockyard based in Simons Town, has a vacancy for a Senior Project Manager in the Project Management Division. Applications are invited from people meeting the qualifications and experience requirements set out below.
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To plan, direct, coordinate and perform the project and engineering management activities of the organisation in order to fulfil the strategic intent of the Dockyard to the benefit of all stakeholders. 
 
CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREAS:
  • Analyse user requirements in a broadly-defined project context with limited scope. 
  • Develop specifications in a broadly-defined project context with limited scope. 
  • Apply Armscor Project practice in a broadly-defined project context with limited scope (INCOSEISO 15288 handbook, PMBOK based). 
  • Draw up and issue tenders on behalf of the SAN for Defence goods and services, in accordance with Armscor’s governance practices and in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act. 
  • Create Value Systems and evaluate tenders for contractors to supply goods and services. 
  • Draw up contracts for the supply of Defence goods and services, and place and execute contracts to optimise cash flow and contractor performance. 
  • Observe the practices associated with the control of Arms, the management of funds, assets and intellectual property. Respect and observe Military culture, protocols, and Defence security measures.
  • Communicate, influence and advise clearly with internal and external stakeholders in a broadly defined project context with limited scope.
  • Recognise and address the reasonably foreseeable social, cultural and environmental effects when planning, directing, coordinating and performing the project and engineering management activities in a broadly-defined project context with limited scope
  • Apply Armscor SHEQ practices when planning, directing, coordinating and performing the project and engineering management activities.
  • Apply the corporate value model/code of conduct when planning, directing, coordinating and performing the project and engineering management activities.
  • Exercise sound judgement in the course of planning, directing, coordinating and performing the project and engineering management activities in a broadly-defined project context with limited scope.
  • Be responsible for making project and engineering decisions on part of or all project and engineering management activities in a broadly-defined project context with limited scope.
  • Undertake professional development activities sufficient to maintain and extend competence.
 
TECHNICAL / LEGAL CERTIFICATION / PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:
  • Registration with ECSA / PMI will be a recommendation
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BTech Eng. / B. Eng. / BSc Eng. (Mechanical/ Electrical)
  • MSc Eng. /Masters in Project Management will be an advantage
 
EXPERIENCE:
  • 7 – 9 years applicable experience
 
REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
  • Contract Management
  • RSA-Mil-Standards
  • Engineering Management
  • Project Management




To apply, send your application to careersdy@armscor.co.za
 
NB: All applicants must indicate reference number of the position they are applying for in the subject heading.
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checking, verification of personal data and security clearance as part of the selection process. In line with Armscor’s commitment to compliance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
The closing date for applications is 02 JANUARY 2024. 
Late applications will not be considered.
 
Enquiries: Rochelle Biegnaar (021 787 3187)

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