SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SANRAL) - NATIONAL ROUTE 2 (N2) PROGRAM MANAGER

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• NQF level 8: Degree in Civil Engineering
• ECSA Registration as Pr. Engineer/ Pr. Technologist
Advantageous
• SACPCMP Registration
• 10-15 years’ experience in construction and project management of which 3 years was supervisory experience of a project management team in large civil engineering projects. Experience in road related projects will be highly advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ experience in projects exceeding a budget of R500 million or more
 
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
The successful incumbent will be able to effectively demonstrate these competencies
• Extensive knowledge and application of relevant industry standards, specification and legislation
• Extensive knowledge of Planning and Design of road projects
• Extensive knowledge of construction of road projects
• Relevant OHS Construction Regulations knowledge and application
• Project Administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pay thorough attention to detail
• Able to work quickly, accurately, neatly and unsupervised
• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner and exhibit sound and accurate judgement
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Be able to work as part of N2 project management team
• Able to help stakeholders and the public in a friendly and efficient manner, projecting the appropriate image of the organisation.
 
TYPICAL WORK DUTIES
• Monitor and control program cost, schedule, performance, change control, and risk (technical, cost, schedule)
• Develop program documents that satisfy stakeholder’s requirements and expectations
• Develop program management plans
• Direct and manage program execution
• Perform integrated change control
• Close or complete the program in a manner that satisfies stakeholder’s needs and expectations
• Direct the work of the N2 project managers
• Establish and coordinate improvements to program management processes and procedures for the organization
• Participate in the strategic planning process and provide input into strategic decisions for organization, unit and strategic partners; assist in developing the strategic vision and goals of the organization
• Prepare various reports including budget reports and program plans
• Research emerging best practices and technologies for program and portfolio management
• Lead the creation of program plans and interact regularly with program sponsors, stakeholders, program teams and others in completion of the work and communicating status
• Review progress of programs and recommend and support improvement strategies where needed
• Provide expertise on program management methodology
• Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts and the mitigation of risks within programs and programs
• May be responsible to provide specialized leadership, direction and oversight
• May serve as liaison with industry and various other groups to disseminate appropriate information
• Provide regular program progress updates through reports and presentations to divisional and regional manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
N2 Planning and Design
In conjunction with the N2 project managers;
• Prioritizing of projects using data from N2 corridor studies and SIP2 program of projects in coordination with other strategic partners
• Based on requirements of the various projects monitor and track annual spending against budgets
• Oversee and evaluate designs and specifications for the various work packages in relation to the National Route 2 together with each package project manager
• Oversee that the design processes will use cost-effective solutions or that designs developed are according to SANRAL’s policies and specifications;
• Study and evaluate design reports and drawings to ensure that minimum standards are met;
• Provide expert opinion and recommend solutions when required
• Involvement in planning initiatives with other strategic partners on SIP2 program including Transnet, eThekwini Municipality, KZN Dept. of Transport, developers and other district and local municipalities
 
Project Management & Coordination
In conjunction with the N2 project managers;
• Monitor and consolidate Procurement Plan for the various work packages in conjunction with the project managers in relation to;

• Progress on the various N2 work packages
• Expenditure and variance on the various projects
• Approvals required for variations on projects
• Progress on SCM processes for various projects

• Monitor Project implementation of various projects
• Oversee the transition of design to construction phase
• Manage, monitor and evaluate construction phase of the various N2 work packages
• Project administration;
• Attend project related meetings and site inspections
• Ensure that enquiries are attended to timeously;
• Monitor the progress on all construction project related to the N2;
• Track the baseline program against progress of the various packages and report on critical areas on the program needing intervention
• Interrogate audit reports and recommend corrective measures where required and mitigating methods;
• Oversee approval of payment certificates and reconciliation of overall expenditure against budget for the N2 corridor
• Work in conjunction with the project managers for the audit plan of the N2 work packages
• Work in conjunction with the project managers for the Road Safety plan of the N2 work packages – plan, monitor and implement
• Work in conjunction with the project managers in the management of contractual disputes for all projects on the N2 project 
 
Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Liaise with corporate as well as other involved stakeholders.
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues
• Liaise closely with authorities such as metropolitan councils, city councils and roads authorities
• Oversee that all stakeholder engagement platforms are in place and actively contribute to relationship building and maintenance
• Implementation and maintenance of stakeholder relationships along the project in accordance to SANRAL Transformation Policy
• Work closely with regional stakeholder coordinator
 
Management of Subordinates
• Manage the key performance areas of directly reporting support staff to ensure the achievement of their agreed objectives.
• Allocate tasks and ensure that they are performed;
• Determine the agreed staff objectives and ensure that they are achieved;

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EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS
Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.
Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources department only.
 
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.
SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position
 
Closing date for applications: 11.09.2020
 
Please note that further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only
 
Please submit your CV to:
Nelisiwe Mazibuko
HR Department: Eastern Region HR
E-mail: RecruitmentER@nra.co.za