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TRANS-CALEDON TUNNEL AUTHORITY (TCTA) VACANCIES
TRANS-CALEDON TUNNEL AUTHORITY (TCTA)
EXTERNAL ADVERT
PROGRAM MANAGER: SIPs PROGRAM
Location: Centurion
Division: Strategy Division
Reports to: Senior Manager: Strategic Programs
Nature of employment: 5 Years Fixed Term
Annual Guaranteed Remuneration Package: Market related
The role is designed to support the coordination of the Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs), infrastructure programs within the National Infrastructure Plan of South Africa. The position includes elements of wide stakeholder liaison, field data collection, analysis and reporting on project progress and challenges, highlighting obstacles and integration opportunities. The role involves significant interfacing and engagement with key project partners for optimal and efficient project planning and implementation.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The key performance areas of the role in focus, are:
KPA’s - ACTIVITIES/TASKS
1. Stakeholder Engagement
▪ Liaise with key stakeholders (i.e., the PICC/ISA, DWS, provincial structures, and the various project partners) on an ongoing basis to build resilient professional relationships.
▪ Arrange and undertake project site visits, project partner meetings, SIP Coordination Forum meetings, and ad-hoc task team meetings, as may be required.
▪ Maintain a stakeholder contact database on an ongoing basis.
2. Project Progress Monitoring
▪ Undertake regular field visits to projects and monitor on-site project progress.
▪ Prepare quarterly project progress reports using inputs from implementing agents, including conducting trend analysis as required.
3. Identifying & Addressing Project Challenges or Bottlenecks
▪ Investigate and highlight obstacles to project implementation in association with project partners.
▪ Explore possible interventions and provide advisory for fast-tracking projects in collaboration working with SIP Coordinators, implementing agents and the PICC/ISA.
4. Integration across SIP Projects
▪ Identify and provide advisory on opportunities for synergistic integration of project elements both within the SIP and across other SIPs.
▪ Facilitate, in association with project partners, skills development and localization.
5. Support to SIP management and governance
▪ Prepare and make regular presentations on program coordination to the SIP Technical Committee, key project partners, including a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
▪ Make strategic contributions to the sessions and deliberations of the PICC/ISA Governance Structures (i.e., Technical Task Team, Manco, etc) as required.
6. Publication, presentation, and dissemination of knowledge-based products.
▪ Present professional papers at national and international conferences and author articles in peer-reviewed publications.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree / Bachelor of Technology Degree. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience in an infrastructure project environment, with at least 3 years in a project management role or program management role. Project advisory experience would be an advantage.
Please email your CV accompanied by a Cover Letter to careers@tcta.co.za.
The subject should be the position title. For enquiries, please contact Mr Itumeleng Mabena at imabena@tcta.co.za.
TCTA’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, the organisation actively encourages and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
All appointments shall be subject to Competency Assessments.
A detailed job profile is available on request.
Closing date: 12 March 2025
UNITY – GROWTH – EXCELLENCE – INTEGRITY – RESPECT
EXTERNAL ADVERT
PROGRAM MANAGER: SIPs PROGRAM
Location: Centurion
Division: Strategy Division
Reports to: Senior Manager: Strategic Programs
Nature of employment: 5 Years Fixed Term
Annual Guaranteed Remuneration Package: Market related
The role is designed to support the coordination of the Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs), infrastructure programs within the National Infrastructure Plan of South Africa. The position includes elements of wide stakeholder liaison, field data collection, analysis and reporting on project progress and challenges, highlighting obstacles and integration opportunities. The role involves significant interfacing and engagement with key project partners for optimal and efficient project planning and implementation.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The key performance areas of the role in focus, are:
KPA’s - ACTIVITIES/TASKS
1. Stakeholder Engagement
▪ Liaise with key stakeholders (i.e., the PICC/ISA, DWS, provincial structures, and the various project partners) on an ongoing basis to build resilient professional relationships.
▪ Arrange and undertake project site visits, project partner meetings, SIP Coordination Forum meetings, and ad-hoc task team meetings, as may be required.
▪ Maintain a stakeholder contact database on an ongoing basis.
2. Project Progress Monitoring
▪ Undertake regular field visits to projects and monitor on-site project progress.
▪ Prepare quarterly project progress reports using inputs from implementing agents, including conducting trend analysis as required.
3. Identifying & Addressing Project Challenges or Bottlenecks
▪ Investigate and highlight obstacles to project implementation in association with project partners.
▪ Explore possible interventions and provide advisory for fast-tracking projects in collaboration working with SIP Coordinators, implementing agents and the PICC/ISA.
4. Integration across SIP Projects
▪ Identify and provide advisory on opportunities for synergistic integration of project elements both within the SIP and across other SIPs.
▪ Facilitate, in association with project partners, skills development and localization.
5. Support to SIP management and governance
▪ Prepare and make regular presentations on program coordination to the SIP Technical Committee, key project partners, including a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
▪ Make strategic contributions to the sessions and deliberations of the PICC/ISA Governance Structures (i.e., Technical Task Team, Manco, etc) as required.
6. Publication, presentation, and dissemination of knowledge-based products.
▪ Present professional papers at national and international conferences and author articles in peer-reviewed publications.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree / Bachelor of Technology Degree. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience in an infrastructure project environment, with at least 3 years in a project management role or program management role. Project advisory experience would be an advantage.
Please email your CV accompanied by a Cover Letter to careers@tcta.co.za.
The subject should be the position title. For enquiries, please contact Mr Itumeleng Mabena at imabena@tcta.co.za.
TCTA’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, the organisation actively encourages and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
All appointments shall be subject to Competency Assessments.
A detailed job profile is available on request.
Closing date: 12 March 2025
UNITY – GROWTH – EXCELLENCE – INTEGRITY – RESPECT
EXTERNAL ADVERT
PROJECT MANAGER
Location: Eastern Cape (Umzimvubu) On-Site
Division: Project Management & Implementation (PMID)
Reports to: Executive Manager: PMID
Nature of employment: 5 Years Fixed-Term
Total Guaranteed Pay: Market related
TCTA seeks to appoint a suitably qualified Project Manager to be based on-site for the Umzimvubu Water Project in the Eastern Cape.
The purpose of this role, among others, is to:
• Lead the overall coordination and integration of the project and assume overall accountability and responsibility for its implementation.
• Provide strategic interface with high-level stakeholders.
• Manage the performance of the Professional Service Provider (PSP)/Contractors.
• Participate in the strategic management of the organisation.
• Manage project risk, audits and financial management in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS ARE:
1. Manage the overall risk relating to the implementation of the project.
2. Implement appropriate project agreements.
3. Manage the coordination and integration of implementation functions.
4. Continually identify, monitor, manage, mitigate and report on project implementation risks.
5. Proactive management of staff.
6. Establish and maintain effective relationships with all high-level stakeholders.
7. Strategic positioning of projects within the organisation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Honours or equivalent in the Built Environment.
• Professional Registration within the respective discipline.
• Understanding and being able to speak fluently the area language (isiXhosa) is preferred.
• Project Management qualification is an added advantage.
• 10 years’ experience in the built environment sector.
• 5 years of which must be at management level.
• Bulk raw water project experience is an added advantage.
• Clear understanding of project implementation disciplines.
Please email your CV, accompanied by a cover letter, to careers@tcta.co.za.
The subject should be the position title. For enquiries, please contact Ms Sixolile Shabalala on sshabalala@tcta.co.za.
TCTA’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered in the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, the organisation actively encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
All appointments shall be subject to competency assessments.
A detailed job profile is available on request.
Closing date: 04 March 2025
UNITY – GROWTH – EXCELLENCE – INTEGRITY - RESPECT
EXTERNAL ADVERT
PROJECT MANAGER
Location: Eastern Cape (Umzimvubu) On-Site
Division: Project Management & Implementation (PMID)
Reports to: Executive Manager: PMID
Nature of employment: 5 Years Fixed-Term
Total Guaranteed Pay: Market related
TCTA seeks to appoint a suitably qualified Project Manager to be based on-site for the Umzimvubu Water Project in the Eastern Cape.
The purpose of this role, among others, is to:
• Lead the overall coordination and integration of the project and assume overall accountability and responsibility for its implementation.
• Provide strategic interface with high-level stakeholders.
• Manage the performance of the Professional Service Provider (PSP)/Contractors.
• Participate in the strategic management of the organisation.
• Manage project risk, audits and financial management in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS ARE:
1. Manage the overall risk relating to the implementation of the project.
2. Implement appropriate project agreements.
3. Manage the coordination and integration of implementation functions.
4. Continually identify, monitor, manage, mitigate and report on project implementation risks.
5. Proactive management of staff.
6. Establish and maintain effective relationships with all high-level stakeholders.
7. Strategic positioning of projects within the organisation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Honours or equivalent in the Built Environment.
• Professional Registration within the respective discipline.
• Understanding and being able to speak fluently the area language (isiXhosa) is preferred.
• Project Management qualification is an added advantage.
• 10 years’ experience in the built environment sector.
• 5 years of which must be at management level.
• Bulk raw water project experience is an added advantage.
• Clear understanding of project implementation disciplines.
Please email your CV, accompanied by a cover letter, to careers@tcta.co.za.
The subject should be the position title. For enquiries, please contact Ms Sixolile Shabalala on sshabalala@tcta.co.za.
TCTA’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered in the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, the organisation actively encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
All appointments shall be subject to competency assessments.
A detailed job profile is available on request.
Closing date: 04 March 2025
UNITY – GROWTH – EXCELLENCE – INTEGRITY - RESPECT
EXTERNAL ADVERT
SENIOR COST CONTROLLER
Location: Centurion
Division: Project Management & Implementation
Reports to: Project Manager
Nature of employment: 5 Years Fixed-Term
Total Guaranteed Pay: Market-related
The purpose of this role, amongst others, is to:
• Develop, maintain, and improve an integrated cost controls system for at least R10 billion mega project in line with TCTA framework for projects development and implementation, governance framework and accepted local and international best practices.
• Develop an integrated project cost baseline document for approval by the TCTA Board as part of the project charter.
• Report on project cost performance against TCTA Board approved project charter budget’s commitments and the forecast cost to completion.
• Develop, maintain, and manage an integrated change and risk management system including processes, procedures, and internal delegations where necessary to foster a support zero based reportable annual incidences.
• Develop an integrated cost control governance framework which is aligned with TCTA project governance framework and ensure adherence to.
THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE:
1. Develop and maintain a governance based integrated project cost control system.
2. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast-based cost reports to provide as input in internal and stakeholder reporting processes.
3. Monitoring and tracking of project risks and changes against the approved integrated project cost baseline and the project charter budget commitments.
4. Project management of change process against cost baseline documents and contractual commitments.
5. Contract administration and payment of invoices on time.
6. Maintain high standard of cost reporting and ensure that the project health status is reflected through accurate tracking and reporting of changes and risk and the remaining contingencies and risk allowances.
7. People Management.
8. Manage project cost risk registers.
9. Participate in progress meetings with service providers.
10. Assurances and audits.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• B Degree/B Tech in Engineering, QS/BCom
• 8 years of Project Cost Control or QS Experience
Please email your CV accompanied by a Cover Letter to careers@tcta.co.za.
The subject should be the position title. For enquiries, please contact Ms Sixolile Shabalala on sshabalala@tcta.co.za.
TCTA’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, the organisation actively encourages and welcome people with various disabilities to apply;
If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
All appointments shall be subject to Competency Assessments.
A detailed job profile is available on request.
Closing date: 04 March 2025
UNITY – GROWTH – EXCELLENCE – INTEGRITY - RESPECT
EXTERNAL ADVERT
PROJECT ENGINEER
Location: Thabazimbi (Mokolo Crocodile Water Augmentation Project- 2)
Division: Project Management & Implementation
Reports to: Project Manager
Nature of employment: 5 Years Fixed-Term
Total Guaranteed Pay: Market-related
The purpose of this role, amongst others, is to:
• To manage the engineering interfaces during planning and implementation of the MCWAP-2A:
- Execution of the project engineering activities in accordance the TCTA’s project implementation methodology and approved designs, drawings and specifications.
- Manage the engineering activities and deliverables and its integration with other disciplines within the project objectives.
- Manage the contracted service providers on site.
- Ensure full compliances with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction
THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE:
1. Participate in the procurement of professional services and construction contracts Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast-based cost reports to provide as input in internal and stakeholder reporting processes.
2. Responsible for the management of engineering activities and interfaces in the professional services and construction contracts Project management of change process against cost baseline documents and contractual commitments.
3. Ensure integrated engineering, environmental and contractual solutions within the project objectives Maintain high standard of cost reporting and ensure that the project health status is reflected through accurate tracking and reporting of changes and risk and the remaining contingencies and risk allowances.
4. Manage project engineering risks within the EPWR framework
5. Maintain and develop internal and external liaison
6. Ensure the project team follows safe working practices and follow HSE plans and procedures.
7. Develop, mentor and coach subordinates to ensure performance and delivery of project objectives.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• B Engineering
• 8 years’ experience in implementation of large-scale bulk water engineering projects of which 3 years must be at supervisory level and have included the management of associated contracts and budgets
Please email your CV accompanied by a Cover Letter to careers@tcta.co.za.
The subject should be the position title. For enquiries, please contact Ms Sixolile Shabalala on sshabalala@tcta.co.za.
TCTA’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, the organisation actively encourages and welcome people with various disabilities to apply;
If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
All appointments shall be subject to Competency Assessments.
A detailed job profile is available on request.
Closing date: 04 March 2025
UNITY – GROWTH – EXCELLENCE – INTEGRITY - RESPECT