TRANS-CALEDON TUNNEL AUTHORITY (TCTA) VACANCIES

​EXECUTIVE MANAGER: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
(5-year fixed-term contract)
Total Guaranteed Pay: Market-related
Centurion
 
TCTA invites suitable candidates to apply for the vacant position of Executive Manager: Project Management and Implementation (PMI).
 
The Executive Manager: PMI is a strategic leader who will spearhead the project management and implementation function of TCTA, working closely with the CEO, executive team and Board. Superb leadership and management skills are required to ensure excellent performance levels and a modern and effective project management business unit that contributes note worthily to the water sector at large.
 
The Executive Manager: PMI is an accomplished professional with technical knowledge and experience in large infrastructure project management, implementation, operations and maintenance. A deep appreciation of the holistic engineering project management process and the ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups are required. Achievement through others is important for thriving in the complex environment of the role.
 
Experience as an executive is an added advantage, as well as knowledge of state-owned enterprises and the South African water sector. The Executive Manager: PMI is part of the leadership team, making the incumbent a key TCTA culture trend-setter, respected by employees for their reputation for credibility, integrity, ethical conduct and performance excellence.
 
Purpose of the role:
• To provide vision, leadership and direction to the engineering, environment and project management departments.
• To contribute strategically to advancing and sustaining the business.
 
Key performance areas:
• Oversee the successful implementation of large water infrastructure projects to support the government’s developmental agenda.
• Oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of completed projects.
• Ensure the development, maintenance and updating of project management and operations and maintenance systems and processes to ensure effective execution of the divisional mandate.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements as per TCTA’s combined assurance policies and procedures.
• Contribute strategically to the business, often working with various stakeholders, by successfully onboarding leadership roles in various internal and external assignments related to the water sector.
• Provide strategic leadership within the PMI Division.
• Ensure a sufficiently capacitated division that delivers on its mandate.
 
Requirements, Compulsory
• NQF Level 8 in engineering or science, with a minimum of
12 years’ experience, including at least five (5) years in senior management level.
• Proven experience in project management and the successful implementation of mega infrastructure projects.
 
Advantageous:
• Advantageous: NQF 9 - Master’s degree (e.g. MBA or an equivalent)
• PRINCE2 or equivalent Professional Accreditation
• Experience as an Executive Manager / Project Director
• Executive Development Programme.
• Experience in PFMA, water sector and/or mergers

TCTA is committed to employment equity, and, to this end, preference will be given to individuals who would add diversity to the organisation. Suitably qualified and experienced South African citizens are invited to apply.
 
The appointment is subject to verifications of qualifications, probity and reference checks, as well as competency 
 
Applications must be sent to:
johannesburg@transearch.com
 
The closing date for applications is 23 May 2025. 
 
For enquiries: johannesburg@transearch.com


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