COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC) VACANCIES

COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC)

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
– WATER ENGINEER
- IPD PROGRAMME
– SPECIAL TECHNICAL SERVICES
- GQEBERHA
- 3 YEARS
- GRADE D3

ACCOUNTABILITY
The Senior Project Manager – Water Engineer (SPM-WE) is accountable to the Executive Manager: Infrastructure Planning & Development Business Unit (EM:IPD) of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC).

MANDATE
The SPM-WE is mandated by the EM:IPD to take responsibility:

of undertaking and managing all the activities necessary for the successful implementation of bulk water supply projects and other related projects that have been identified for implementation by the CDC where these might be located in the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and/or outside the Coega SEZ, as non-SEZ projects, where the CDC provides Implementing Agency Services to various Clientele. This entails the full value chain project management processes throughout the project lifecycle: from project conceptualisation, planning, procurement, implementation up to Close-out.
for undertaking activities associated with Project Preparation and Packaging where the CDC needs to prepare Funding Applications for mega projects in the Coega SEZ and/or on behalf of CDC’s external Clients. This includes identification and conceptualisation of new projects for submission of funding applications, managing the process of developing feasibility studies and bankable business cases and including all the preparatory work required to ensure submission of credible funding applications per the Funders’ Requirements where all this would be carried out under the overall direction of the EM:IPD.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
The primary responsibilities of the SPM-WE is to provide Project Management leadership on the planning and execution of bulk water supply-related projects, following project management best practices and spearhead all the activities associated with Project Preparation and Packaging associated with bulk water supply and irrigation schemes projects, leading to the submission of funding applications for bankable projects both in the Coega SEZ and non-SEZ for external Clients.
In pursuit of these primary objectives, the SPM-WE is required to:

Undertake Project Management processes associated with the implementation of bulk water supply and related projects in the Public Sector, in line with the CDC’s Project Management Methodology – APM2 and CDC’s Project Management Policies and procedures, where this includes:
- Ensuring that all the project information is uploaded on the CDC’s Project Management Systems, maintained and updated as would be necessary;
- Undertake project scoping, liaising with the Client;
- Develop Project Charters as might be required;
- Undertake Project Planning Processes, including development of Project Management Plans;
- Management and co-ordination of supplementary specialist services, which include Safety, Health & Environment (SHE); Management of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Community Liaison Services;
- Ensure that his/her projects undergo Stage Gate Approval Processes per the CDC Project Management processes and as might be required by the Clients;
- Manage the process of procuring various Service Providers (Professional Service Providers / Consultants and Contractors), following the CDC’s Procurement Policies and Procedures and legislative prescripts applicable in the Public Sector;
- Manage various Service Providers, monitoring and reviewing their deliverables;
- Undertake Contracts Management processes, monitoring and managing performance of various Service Providers;
- Review submitted payments claims from the duly appointed Service Providers and process them;
- Undertake general Stakeholder Management processes, ensuring astute liaison and effective communication;
- Ensure correct and authentic Internal and External Stakeholder Reporting;
- Ensure systemic filing and safekeeping of Project Information on the CDC’s Project Management Systems; and
- Ensure proper closure of projects.

Assist with Project Origination, Project Preparation and Packaging leading to submission of Funding Applications to various potential Funders where this includes:
- Undertaking the process of identification and conceptualization of projects in the bulk water supply and irrigation systems space, for new socio-economic development opportunities;
- Assemble and lead diverse multi-disciplinary internal teams as might be required in the Project Preparation and Packaging Processes, ensuring effective and optimal resource utilisation;
- Ensure conclusion of Service Delivery Agreements for Project Preparation associated with bulk water supply and irrigation schemes;
- Undertake any stakeholder engagements during the Project Preparation Process;
- Facilitate any preparatory work that might be required as part of the Project Preparation Process where this might include development of Concept Documents, Feasibility Studies, Business Cases, Specialist Studies, Preliminary Designs, Detailed Designs and Detailed Project Costing and documentation;
- Facilitate the process of securing Service Providers who might be required to provide services as part of the Project Preparation process;
- Identify potential sources of funding and familiarise him/herself with the prospective Funder’s Requirements;
- Undertake and/or facilitate the Packaging of Funding Applications, ensuring adherence to Funder’s Requirements;
- Follow up on submitted Funding Applications;
- Provide regular updates to the Clientele and other Key Stakeholders on the status of the Funding Applications; and
- Hand over implementation of projects, following successful Funding Applications, to relevant Unit/s of the CDC for implementation, where such implementation should take place in collaboration with the Client/Project Sponsor.

STANDARD COMPLIANCE DUTIES
Furthermore, the SPM-WE has to:

Be aware of and have access to the CDC’s Safety, Health and Environmental Management Systems (SHEMS);
Be aware of his/her responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC’s SHEMS;
Ensure that he/she works in a safe and environmentally friendly manner;
Ensure that the organisation’s housekeeping standards are maintained throughout his/her area of responsibility;
Report any unsafe conditions or acts which he/she cannot rectify him/herself to his/her SHE Representative or to the Senior SHE Manager as soon as possible;
Promptly report all the SHE incidents which occur within his/her area of responsibility, doing so in the correct format;
Ensure that he/she is fully familiar with his/her responsibilities in terms of the CDC’s Emergency Plan;
Communicate to the Senior SHE Manager any required changes to the SHEMS prior to implementing such changes;
Complete timeously and correctly record any corrective action that needs to be undertaken in order to rectify a SHE incident; and
Co-operate fully with, and participate in (as required), the CDC’s internal and external SHEMS audits.

The SPM-WE has an authority to:

Immediately stop any person(s) on the CDC’s property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission; and
Take whatever immediate steps he/she deems necessary to prevent an injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

In addition the SPM-WE has to ensure that:

During his/her period of employment, and subsequent thereto, he/she keeps confidential and not make use of, directly or indirectly, and not disclose any of the CDC’s trade secrets or confidential information or those of its subsidiary or associate companies or those of other persons who have made disclosures to the CDC under conditions of confidentiality, other than to persons authorised by the CDC or those employed by the CDC who are required to know such secrets or to have such information for the purpose of their employment with the CDC.
Shall not, without the written permission of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CDC, be directly or indirectly employed for gain in any business or pursuit other than that of the CDC. Such permission will be granted only if the CEO is satisfied that the activity is not in conflict with the CDC’s interests, and that the Employee’s ability to fulfil his/her duties to the CEO satisfaction will not be impaired.
It is conditional that he/she, and/or no immediate relative or member of my household, be employed by an organisation in direct competition with the CDC, without the CDC’s written approval. The CDC reserves the right to enquire as to the place of employment of his/her spouse or any member of his/her household.
He/she abides by the CDC’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy which seeks to codify the expected ethical behavior from him/her, to meet the ideal of good corporate governance.

COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Professional Qualifications:

A degree or post-graduate diploma in Civil Engineering, specializing in Bulk Water Supply ;
A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage;
Registered Professional with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA);
Certified Project Management Professional with any of the following:
- Project/Programme Management Professional with the Project Management Institute (PMI);
- PRINCE2 Practitioner; and
- Master’s Degree in Project Management from of a reputable Institution of Higher Learning.

Years of Experience:

Practicing in the relevant field of study for at least 10 years;
Exposure to Project Preparation would be an added advantage.

Required Knowledge:

Astute understanding of Bulk Water Supply systems;
Project Management practices;
Various Forms of Contracts and Contracts Management;
Legislation / prescripts applicable in the Public Sector, especially on procurement;
Business Case development; and
Knowledge of Project Financing would be an added advantage.

Interpersonal Skills:

Leadership Skills;
Leading multi-disciplinary teams;
Good interpersonal skills;
Ability to work independently and to take initiatives;
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; and
Above average skills in report writing, specifically technical reports.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

The performance of the SPM-WE will be assessed by the EM:IPD, or as would be delegated.
Performance is based on a Balanced Scorecard, as informed by the Performance Objectives approved by the EM:IPD.
Performance Assessment would be informed by the CDC’s Performance Management System.

CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR - IPD PROGRAMME
– HOUSING AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
- GQEBERHA
- PERMANENT
- GRADE E1

ACCOUNTABILITY
The Programme Director: Housing & Human Settlements (PgD:H&HS) is accountable to the Executive Manager: Infrastructure Planning & Development Business Unit (EM:IPD) of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC).

MANDATE
The PgD: H&HS is mandated by the Chief Executive Officer of the CDC, through the EM:IPD, to take the responsibility of identifying and pursuing any new business opportunities in the Housing and Human Settlements sector and any associated business opportunities, by providing Implementing Agency (IA) Services, where this includes identification of requisite resources to pursue such opportunities, manage them as part of providing leadership in the Programme under which these IA services would be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
The primary responsibilities of the PgD: H&HS is to provide leadership in the H&HS Programme providing Implementing Agency Services to various Clientele outside the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), across the country.

In pursuit of these primary responsibilities, the PgD: H&HS is required to:
Establish the Housing and Human Settlements (H&HS) Programme and provide Leadership thereof, where this includes:

Development of the Business Plan for the H&HS Programme for approval of the EM:IPD and CEO;
Development of a 3-year Strategy for the H&HS Programme, in tandem with the Corporate Strategy, secure its approval by the EM:IPD and ensure its effective implementation;
Secure requisite resources to pursue the business of the Programme;
Provide effective Leadership and Mentorship to the Human Resources in the Programme, ensuring their effective Personal Development and Training;
Manage the performance of the secured Human Resources in the Programme, ensuring compliance with the Performance Management System of the CDC;
Ensure effective operations, proper and successful running of the H&HS Programme, including holding regular Programme Meetings;
Ensure creation and maintenance of conducive working environment in the Programme, inculcating the ideal culture of the CDC;
Identify and effectively manage strategic risks associated with the realization of the goals of the Programme;
Accountable for the quality of all documents issued by the Programme, both to internal and external customers, ensuring their accuracy, authenticity, completeness and auditability of the provided information;
Process all the requests of the Programme in line with the provisions of the latest version of the Delegation of Authority Document (DAD);
Liaise and ensure healthy and professional relationship with other Programmes and/or Business Units of the CDC that provide support or supplementary services to the H&HS Programme;
Accountable for the overall performance of the H&HS Programme, realization of the set annual targets for the Programme; and
Report to EM:IPD and various Management Structures of the CDC on the operations of the Programme.

Develop and grow the Business of the H&HS Programme, where this includes:

Identification and pursuance of business opportunities associated with infrastructure development in the Housing and Human Settlements sector and associated business opportunities;
Identify and develop new product lines associated with implementation of infrastructure projects in the sector;
Grow the market share of the CDC in the business sector/s occupied by the Programme;
Ensure that all contractual matters between the CDC and the Programme’s Clientele are addressed and managed effectively; and
Ensure realization of the Programme deliverables to the satisfaction of the Programme’s Clientele.

Ensure pursuit of and compliance of the H&HS Programme with the Programme/Project Management best practices and CDC Project Management Policies and Procedures, where this includes:

Implementing all the infrastructure projects per the provisions of the CDC Project Management Methodology – APM2;
Ensure that the Project Management Systems of the CDC are utilized and adhered to at all times by all Project Managers in the Programme;
Ensure that, where applicable, Infrastructure Programme Management Plans (IPMPs) are received annually from the respective Clients and that the attendant Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plans (IPIP) are produced by the Programme and submitted to the respective Clients for their approval;
Ensure effective Stakeholder Management, and healthy and professional Client Relationship is realized at all times in pursuit of Client-intimacy;
Ensure proper scoping of projects, liaising with the respective Clientele;
Proper planning of all the projects, ensure that complete Project Management Plans are developed for all the Projects or group of Projects implemented by the Programme;
Ensure timeous involvement of Business Units providing complementary/supplementary specialist services towards successful implementation of the Programme’s projects;
Proper procurement legislative prescripts applicable in the Public Sector are adhered to at all times;
Ensure that appropriate Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Professional Service Providers / Consultants and Contractor Agreements are in place, complete, signed and stored safely;
Effective and timeous implementation of projects, ensuring quality deliverables;
Effective implementation of Contracts Management processes, including monitoring and managing performance of duly appointed Service Providers;
Ensuring timeous payment of Service Providers;
Ensuring correct and authentic reporting of the progress on projects and financial flows;
Ensuring proper timeous and proper closure of all projects;
Ensuring that all the project documentation is filed, complete in an orderly manner and kept safe;
Collaborate, co-ordinate and ensure timeous response to all internal and external audit requests and queries.

STANDARD COMPLIANCE DUTIES
Furthermore, the PgD : H&HS has to:

Be aware of and have access to the CDC’s Safety, Health and Environmental Management Systems (SHEMS);
Be aware of his/her responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC’s SHEMS;
Ensure that he/she works in a safe and environmentally friendly manner;
Ensure that the organisation’s housekeeping standards are maintained throughout his/her area of responsibility;
Report any unsafe conditions or acts which he/she cannot rectify him/herself to his/her SHE Representative or to the Senior SHE Manager as soon as possible;
Promptly report all the SHE incidents which occur within his/her area of responsibility, doing so in the correct format;
Ensure that he/she is fully familiar with his/her responsibilities in terms of the CDC’s Emergency Plan;
Communicate to the Senior SHE Manager any required changes to the SHEMS prior to implementing such changes;
Complete timeously and correctly record any corrective action that needs to be undertaken in order to rectify a SHE incident; and
Co-operate fully with, and participate in (as required), the CDC’s internal and external SHEMS audits.

The PgD : H&HS has an authority to:

Immediately stop any person(s) on the CDC’s property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission; and
Take whatever immediate steps he/she deems necessary to prevent an injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

In addition, the PgD : H&HS has to ensure that:

During his/her period of employment, and subsequent thereto, he/she keeps confidential and not make use of, directly or indirectly, and not disclose any of the CDC’s trade secrets or confidential information or those of its subsidiary or associate companies or those of other persons who have made disclosures to the CDC under conditions of confidentiality, other than to persons authorised by the CDC or those employed by the CDC who are required to know such secrets or to have such information for the purpose of their employment with the CDC.
Shall not, without the written permission of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the CDC, be directly or indirectly employed for gain in any business or pursuit other than that of the CDC. Such permission will be granted only if the CEO is satisfied that the activity is not in conflict with the CDC’s interests, and that the Employee’s ability to fulfil his/her duties to the CEO satisfaction will not be impaired.
It is conditional that he/she, and/or no immediate relative or member of my household, be employed by an organisation in direct competition with the CDC, without the CDC’s written approval. The CDC reserves the right to enquire as to the place of employment of his/her spouse or any member of his/her household.
He/she abides by the CDC’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy which seeks to codify the expected ethical behavior from him/her, to meet the ideal of good corporate governance.

COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Professional Qualifications:

A degree or post-graduate diploma in the Built Environment;
A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage;
Registered Professional with the relevant Professional Body;
Certified Project Management Professional with any of the following:
- Project/Programme Management Professional with the Project Management Institute (PMI);
- PRINCE2 Practitioner; and
- Master’s Degree in Project Management from a reputable Institution of Higher Learning.

Years of Experience:

Practicing in the relevant field of study for at least 10 years;

Required Knowledge:

Astute knowledge and understanding of the Housing and Human Settlements Sector, applicable standards and procedures;
Sound knowledge of the Built Environmental industry;
Project Management practices;
Various Forms of Contracts and Contracts Management; and
Legislation / prescripts applicable in the Public Sector, especially on procurement.

Interpersonal Skills:

Leadership Skills;
Stakeholder Management Skills;
Leading multi-disciplinary teams;
Good interpersonal skills, resilience and emotional intelligence;
Ability to work independently and to take initiatives;
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; and
Above average skills in report writing, specifically technical reports.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

The performance of the PgD : H&HS will be assessed by the EM:IPD.
Performance is based on a Balanced Scorecard, as informed by the Performance Objectives approved by the EM:IPD.
Performance Assessment would be informed by the CDC’s Performance Management System.

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MANAGER
- PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- GQEBERHA
- PERMANENT
- GRADE D1

ACCOUNTABILITY
The Manager: Project Development is accountable to the Executive Manager: Business Development of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC).

MANDATE
The Manager: Project Development is mandated by the Executive Manager: Business Development to take responsibility for the development and control of new business opportunities Energy Sector for the CDC and assistance with the strategic projects that the organization would have identified at various stages. The Manager: Project Development is also mandated to set up project teams to drive the development and implementation of energy identified strategic projects, and other New Business Initiatives and to liaise directly with colleagues in Business Development and other Business Units as required.

DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
The overall objective of the Manager: Project Development is to identify and secure business opportunities for the CDC which align with and maximise the value from the products/services offered by the CDC. A specific responsibility is the development of strategic projects which will enable the CDC, the NMBM and the Eastern Cape to attract and retain investors and hence grow the economy of the Eastern Cape and for the CDC to diversify its revenue streams.
In pursuance of these objectives, the Manager: Project Development is required to:

Identify and secure new business opportunities which align with the CDC’s sectorial target areas;
Co-ordinate/package business solutions for potential clients, including costing or commercialisation;
Ensure that all potential clients are aware of the full suite of products and services offered by the CDC;
Pro-actively manage relationships between clients and the organization.
Developing strategies for new business development utilizing the full suite of the CDC’s products/services;
Identify new strategic projects that the organization could pursue in line with its mandated to grow the economy of the Eastern Cape and generate revenue;
Develop business cases for the in identified strategic projects;
Develop concept paper, feasibility reports and business cases for energy projects.
Package solutions so that these projects can be marketed to investors, various government entities and SOE’s;
Manage relationships between the CDC, the various government entities, SOE’s and key stakeholders; and
Drive the development and implementation of the strategic projects.

Furthermore, you are to ensure that:

You are aware of and have access to the CDC’s SHEMS;
You are aware of your responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC’s SHEMS;
You are aware that you work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner;
You ensure that the company’s housekeeping standards are maintained throughout your area of responsibility;
You report any unsafe conditions or acts which you cannot rectify yourself to your SHE representative or to the Senior SHE Project Manager as soon as possible;
You report all SHE incidents which occur within your area of responsibility promptly and in the correct format;
You are totally familiar with your responsibilities in terms of the CDC’s emergency plan;
You communicate to the Senior SHE Project Manager any required changes to the SHEMS prior to implementing these changes;
You timeously complete and correctly record any corrective action which needs to be taken in order to rectify a SHE matter;
You give full co-operation to, and participate in (as required), the CDC’s internal and external SHEMS audits.

You have the authority to:

Immediately stop any person(s) on CDC property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission;
Take whatever immediate steps you deem necessary to prevent injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The CDC has put in place a formal Performance Management System which is monitored regularly and reviewed half yearly which you will be part of. This system is aligned with Incentives using the agreed targets.

REQUIREMENTS

Degree (NQF Level 7) in Engineering Sciences, Economics or related;
Post-graduate qualification in Engineering Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, Project Management is advantageous;
7 years post qualification related work experience;
Valid Driver’s license Code B.

CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. CDC reserves the right not to fill a position.

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za

OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS
– SEZ ESTATE AND MAINTENANCE
- GQEBERHA
- PERMANENT
- GRADE C4

ACCOUNTABILITY
The Office Manager is accountable to the Executive Manager Operations of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC).

MANDATE
The Office Manager is mandated by the Executive Manager Operations to take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the CDC offices and oversee the Fleet Management function.

DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
The primary responsibility of the Office Manager is to deliver a smooth functioning office and administration; and oversee the Fleet Management function. In pursuance of this primary responsibility, the Office Manager is required to:
Office Management and oversight of Fleet Management:

Managing approved service providers under soft services including reviewing list after 2-year period and ensuring new list is approved;
Ensuring that new and current employees have office space and necessary tools of trade;
Management of soft services Service Providers, and processing of approved invoices for payment;
Negotiate service levels agreements with Service Providers;
Ensure clear deliverables are set for all the Service Providers and monitor compliance for all the Service Providers;
Facilitate the ordering of authorised furniture, office equipment and maintenance (e.g. Canon Machines); and ordering of Printing paper;
Control use and storage of movable assets;
Authorising payments of invoices relating to goods and services for service providers;
Authorise new cell phone contracts;
Project manage cost containment initiatives;
Check claims for executive managers;
Control and monitor office security including access control and alarm;
Monitor and ensure effective running of CCTV with Security department;
Receive after hours calls regarding alarm and access control;
Project manage events team and ensuring that all necessary functions are organised throughout the year including authorising necessary payments;
Compiling budgets for areas of responsibility and management of approved budget;
Daily interaction with office assistants to ensure quality of services provided or quality assurance;
Ensure that groceries and refreshments are ordered;
Plants maintenance;
Ensure that the stationery is ordered and control the issue of stationery;
Courier service and postage;
Arrange for repairs and replacement of cell phones as and when required as well as insurance claims;
Facilitate catering requests;
Controlling use of Data Projector as when necessary;
Ensuring that the CDC Fleet is in good condition, well maintained, serviced and that the Fleet register is up to date. Control use and safekeeping of company vehicles and maintenance (service, tyre changes);
Analysing data for decision making and facilitating decision making on whether to lease or purchase vehicles. Facilitate the process of leasing or purchasing the vehicles;
Assisting in the recruitment of quality drivers into the fleet, and management of Drivers;
Management of the Fleet Team;
Analysing data to increase business operational efficiency and finding ways to cut costs and maximize profits;
Ensure that the vehicles comply with the applicable South African Transport laws and regulations;
Monitoring driver behaviour and ensuring a high level of customer service; and
Utilizing GPS systems to monitor drivers and track vehicles in case of theft.

Furthermore the Office Manager is required to monitor the functions undertaken by the Office Management and Fleet personnel to ensure service excellence to the CDC:

Driver
Office Assistants
Switchboard Operator whose duty is to ensure that the reception area is well maintained at all times
Security Officer
Fleet Administration

You have the authority to:

Immediately stop any person(s) on CDC property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission;
Take whatever immediate steps you deem necessary to prevent injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicable qualification - relevant National Diploma/Degree in Office Management/Public Management Administration (NQ4 level 4 and above)
Preferably 5 years of working experience in a similar environment or in a Senior Officer Role
Fleet Management Training will be an added advantage
Outstanding organizational skills.
Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Able to converse fluently in English, and another South African language
Microsoft packages experience

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

The CDC offices and Fleet Management run smoothly on a day-to-day basis
All employees under Office Manager’s supervision perform according to the required standards
Company vehicles are well maintained
Assets are controlled
Groceries, refreshments, and stationery stock levels are maintained
Ensure office security is maintained
Furniture is received in good order and timeously as and when required
Cell phone contracts are monitored and controlled
Cost cutting project is successful
New employees receive all necessary equipment upon arrival
Ensure that all events run smoothly
Ensure that invoices received from Finance for authorisation are returned to Finance speedily to ensure that payments are not late.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER: OPERATIONS
– PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
- GQEBERHA
- PERMANENT
- GRADE D3

ACCOUNTABILITY
The Senior Project Manager is accountable to the Executive Manager: Operations of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC).

MANDATE
The Senior Project Manager: Property Development Management is mandated by the Board of Directors of the CDC to take responsibility for the project management of designated infrastructure works required for the implementation of the Coega Project under the overall direction of the Executive Manager: Operations.

DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
The primary objective of the Senior Project Manager is to deliver functional world-class purpose-built bulk infrastructure. In pursuance of this primary objective, the Senior Project Manager is required to:

Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously
Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives
Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities
Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project
Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes
Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the project management team meetings
Monitor staff performance and complete performance reviews
Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership
Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
Manage project scope and changes
Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders
Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution
Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration or litigation, as needed
Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, and key stakeholders
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project and program team
Deliver appropriate and effective senior level communication
Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards
Manage project and program issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline
Continue professional development in order to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods and best practices
Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques
Proven success in providing on site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
Performance reviews and staff development
Monitor the performance of staff

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall co-ordination of designated infrastructure works

Ensuring overall co-ordination of designated works.
Ensuring that the Coega Project as a whole moves towards realising the CDC’s vision for the CDC.
Decide on project execution strategies, plan project life cycles and direct procurement strategies.
Evaluate life cycle operational and maintenance cost when agreeing specifications and capital cost expenditure.
Manage other CDC Business Units’ inputs and duties during project execution.
Managing the designated infrastructure works.
Prepare detailed business plans related to the designated infrastructure works.
Convening meetings as necessary and taking responsibility for conduct of Technical Meetings, Steering Committee Meetings and other ad hoc meetings for designated infrastructure works.

Facilitation

To oversee and facilitate the planning, design and implementation of infrastructure works.

Promote CDC vision

To promote the values, mission, vision, policies and strategies adopted by the CDC from time to time.

Monitoring

To monitor progress of all designated infrastructure works in terms of budget, implementation programmes, quality of works, safety of construction and environmental compliance with the RoD.
To monitor performance of consultants, sub-consultants, suppliers, developers and concessionaires in respect of the designated infrastructure works, contract, construction and project management.
To monitor the empowerment of contractors and consultants through performance reviews.

Stakeholder involvement

To interact with different role-players, interested and affected parties, stakeholders and implementing agents impacted by or impacting on the designated infrastructure works.
To negotiate design philosophies, equipment and materials specifications and quality of construction with local authorities.

Reporting

To prepare reports and position papers as required and directed by the Programme Director/Programme Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Relevant degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or similar;
Minimum of 10 years built environment working experience for which 5 years must be specific on project planning and or design;
A certificate in Project Management (PMBOK or other methodologies);
Must have managed a project value of R150m to R200m from inception to successful closeout;
Can oversee a large number of projects of varying degrees of complexity - up to 200;
Good communication skills and report writing; Can provide insights across other Clusters and across other BU;
Must be able to work with Microsoft Excel, MS Project or similar;
Registration with a statutory professional body.

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