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COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC)
 
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PROJECT MANAGER X2 
- IPD PROGRAMME KZN 
– PERMANENT
- GRADE D1
 
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Project Manager: CDC-Infrastructure-KZN (PM:CDCI-KZN) is accountable to the Programme Director: CDC-KZN (PDCDC-KZN) via the Programme  Manager of the Coega Development Corporation- KZN Office.(CDC-KZN).
 
MANDATE
The PM:CDC-KZN is mandated by the Board of Directors of the CDC to take responsibility for the project management of designated infrastructure works under the overall direction of the EMCDC-S.
 
DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
The primary objective of the PM:CDCI-KZN is to ensure that the objectives of the projects designated to are achieved. In pursuance of this primary objective, the PM:CDC-S is required to:
  • Provide the CDC with appropriate Project Management skills;
  • Take responsibility for the designated infrastructure works;
  • Ensure that the needs of the Client from the projects assigned to are addressed and are met;
  • Ensure that the project management systems and processes are in place and are implemented effectively;
  • Account on cost, schedule and quality management of the projects designated to;
  • Develop, implement and ensure compliance with the CDC’s Quality Management System;
  • Ensure professional Service Providers and Contractors work in accordance with acceptable Quality Assurance systems;
  • Ensure proper planning (holistic and integrated) of projects before execution by addressing all preliminary and post construction issues;
  • Ensure that projects are properly scoped and that plans are signed off by Client Departments before implementation, having sufficient consensus been reached with relevant stakeholders;
  • Ensure effective Client / Stakeholder liaison on the proposed designs / solutions;
  • Timely procurement of various Service Providers, using the public sector prescripts and regulations;
  • Always identify and strive for cost effective design solution without compromising functionality and quality;
  • Effective implementation of Socio-economic issues during implementation of projects;
  • Effective management of Safety Health & Environmental issues;
  • Preparation and timely submission of status / progress reports;
  • Effective contracts management.
 
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall coordination of designated infrastructure works
  • Ensuring overall co-ordination of designated projects;
  • Ensuring that the projects designated to move towards realising the Client’s vision;
  • Ensuring triangulation of proposed solutions (from customer & end-user perspectives, best practices and applicable norms and standards;
  •  Decide on project execution strategies, plan project life cycles and direct procurement strategies;
  • Managing the designated infrastructure works;
  • Convening meetings as necessary and taking responsibility for the conduct of Technical Meetings, Steering Committee Meetings and other ad-hoc meetings for designated infrastructure works;
  • Prepare and submit monthly progress reports. 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 the progress of all designated infrastructure works in terms of budget, implementation programmes, quality of works, safety of construction and environmental compliance.
  • To monitor the performance of Consultants, Sub-consultants, and Suppliers 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 Prog Director CDC-KZN. 
 
COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS
  • Degree/ Diploma in the Built Environment Construction related disciplines or equivalent;
  • Minimum of 10 years-built environment related industry experience;
  • Minimum of 5 years project management working experience;
  • A formal qualification/certificate in Project Management would be added advantage;
  • Must have managed a project value of R50m to R100m;
  • Must be able to work with Microsoft Excel, MS Project or similar, Create work break work structure;
  • Registration with a relevant Built Environment Professional Body would be preferred;
 
 


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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