EE - General Manager - Construction - Strong PPP Experience Rqd - Pretoria

SUMMARY:
EE - General Manager with At least 5 years’ experience in PPP or project finance related projects

POSITION INFO:

A General Manager is required to manage a Consortium and is responsible for the new Department of Rural Development and Land Reform facility in Tshwane. This project was procured through a public private partnership (PPP) and is delivering serviced accommodation to the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.
The General Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the project inclusive of client liaison, contract management and financial controls.
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. To perform the executive functions required to manage the day-today affairs of the Company and deliver effectively and efficiently its obligations to DRD&LR in terms of the PPP agreement, and to meet shareholders expectations.
2. To provide continuity of the management.
3. Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders within the PPP agreement, and act as a point of contact for the client and their representatives, shareholders and key service providers.
4. Liaison with and reporting to the lending bank. Ensure compliance with the funding documents. Manage any funder requests, interface with their advisors and assist with site visits.
5. Ensure all obligations of the company are monitored and delivered in accordance with the various contracts.
6. Identify and proactively manage all risks associated with the PPP agreement.
7. Be the primary interface with legal advisors and lenders.
8. Be the primary interface between the client, shareholders and key service providers on all contractual and commercial matters pertaining to the PPP agreement and all other project agreements.
9. Ensure that all relevant statutory and governance requirements of the organization are met.
10. Manage the commercial obligations of the contract inclusive of all additional costs, variations and client instructions.
11. Prepare all monthly reports required in terms of obligations of the concession company contained in the PPP agreement, subcontract agreements and lenders agreements.
12. Ensure financial and commercial stability of the Company and deliver the required value to shareholders, and to interface with the provider of financial management services and Financial Manager to ensure that they are fulfilling the financial management functions required by the in terms of the service agreement and the PPP agreement.
13. Monitor, collate and prepare all preferential procurement and delivery reports in line with the BB-BEE requirements of the PPP Agreement.
14. Manage the project to ensure that the shareholders returns are not impacted and that the risks contained in the project are adequately mitigated or managed to ensure financial integrity.
15. Report to the Board on all aspects of the project
16. Manage, chair and issue minutes for all project related meetings with the Department, Subcontractors, Lenders and other ad-hoc meetings.
17. Work with the Financial Manager and take responsibility for the financial reporting to the Board.
18. Ensure there is a risk management procedure for the Company and manage the risk review process.
19. Review contractor valuations and final account. Assist in resolving payment issues and in agreeing the final account.
20. Ensure that the Operations Sub-Contractor performs in terms of its obligations under the PPP Agreement and attend to any non-performance in the manner prescribed by the aforementioned contacts.
21. Oversee the efficient operation and management of the contractor and service providers to ensure delivery and integrity of contracted facilities and services and evaluation of strategic developments to meet and preferably exceed the Client’s expectations ensuring appropriate standards are achieved, appropriately monitored and reported. Prepare and issue official notices and other correspondence under the contracts.
22. Ensure service providers fully discharge their statutory obligations.
23. Ensure that any outstanding aspects of the Design and Construction Phase of the project are effectively concluded.
24. Ensure that the relationship between the Design and Construction Subcontractor and Operations Subcontractor is effectively managed thereby preventing the Company’s exposure to risk that may arise from a breakdown of relationship between the Sub-contractors.
25. Liaising with, providing all information reasonably required by the Independent Certifier (IC) or Transactional Advisor (TA), responding to comments and reports from the IC and TA and taking action as appropriate to enable the company to fulfil its contractual obligations.
26. Oversee safe and compliant sites and in accordance with the Project Documents and Statutory obligations. Overall responsibility for the Health and Safety obligations of the business including all necessary routine reports.
27. Maintain an effective contacts administration system.
28. Review and monitor the management of defects and the 12 month defects sign off. Arrange release of any bonds/retentions etc. Review and monitor the management of latent defects.
29. Facilitate resolution of contact disputes and conflicts to ensure sustainable reciprocal relationship with DRD&LR, key contractors and external stakeholders are maintained.
30. Ensure that the company has an effective concession management team in place at all times
31. Serve as chief spokesperson the company.
32. Perform such duties and functions and exercise such powers as shall from time to time be required of or vested in him/her by the Board.
33. Regularly produce audits and reports on contracts compliance and carry out the instruction of the Board or of such persons as may be designated by the Board for this purpose.
34. Ensure that the day-to-day administration, management affairs and operations of the SPV are conducted within the limits of, and in accordance with, the decision framework and policies laid down from time to time by the Board.
REQUIREMENTS
The Candidate should have the following key attributes in order to be considered:
1. A proven track record in a similar position.
2. Strong, dynamic, influential and assertive personality.
3. Strong understanding of PPP''''s, their risks and stakeholders.
4. Good understanding of legal principles and contracts.
5. Thorough understanding of corporate governance
6. Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
8. In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
9. Familiarity with diverse business functions such as finance, HR, PR etc.
10. This is a high-stress position based on full responsibility for all aspects of the business with limited support structure.
11. Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes rapid decisions regarding administrative issues.
12. Plans and meets deadlines. Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of stakeholders.
13. Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the Company and the PPP.
14. Demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and development.
15. Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.

Education:
Tertiary:
Any Built Environment tertiary degree with relevant experience in the built environment space
Project Management courses
Practical Strong commercial skills
Have excellent general management skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong excellent inter-personal skills
Have sound knowledge of corporate governance
Be able to interpret financial information
Be very good with compiling reports
Computer literate

Experience:
At least 5 years’ experience in PPP or project finance related projects
• At least 5 years on site technical experience in the construction environment
• Proven knowledge of contract management
• Management systems
• Some financial exposure
• Quality Assessment systems
• Health & Safety

The following performance measures are relevant
1. Client Satisfaction.
2. Contract Performance.
3. Risk management and mitigation.
4. Financial performance according to expectations

Salary - +- R1.2 mill p.a

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