HOD Transport

SUMMARY:
Over and above his/her technical and project management duties, the Head of the Department (HOD) is

POSITION INFO:
Areas of Responsibilities 1. Business Development and Support a. Assists with business development (marketing) in the region with the support of the Sales Team b. Contributes to the Company's annual business and strategic plan. c. Arranges customer visits\/functions in order to promote the Company. d. Ensure clear agreement of customer objectives and that these are met or exceeded. e. Manages the submission of tenders and compliance to company policies. 2. Management, Internal Project Management, Health and Safety, Administration and Quality Management Procedures a. Responsible for the management and administrative procedures of the department including the appointment of suitably qualified staff as required. b. Comply with company procedures and processes in terms of project registration and risk analysis. c. Comply with Quality procedures by ensuring auditable trail of actions during full life cycle of project delivery process all in accordance with company Quality Management Procedures. d. Comply with and embrace Health and Safety requirements in the work place as well as on construction sites. 3. Project Delivery a. Provides project support to Office Manager, Regional Business Manager as well as to Project Managers. b. Manages and coordinates assigned projects cost effective (as per the job description for Project Managers). c. Ensure that iX project start-up processes are followed and the project scoping is clear and approved. d. Supervice, prepare and evaluate alternative concept designs, prepare reports and esitmates and liaise with other professionals, both internally and externally. e. Supervice and develop detail designs, manage the preparation of drawings and prepare tender documentation. f. Facilitate and assist with the tender and adjudication process leading up to contractor appointment and site hand over. g. If required, act as the project discipline Lead Engineer. h. Monitor and manage construction activities including: i. Attending site and inspection meetings. ii. Managing changes to work scope. iii. Managing installation quality and compliance with specifications. iv. Managing contract finances including valuations and payment certifications. v. Managing and witnessing testing and commissioning of works. vi. Managing close out of project. 4. Training and Mentoring a. Participating in continuous professional development training in order to maintain professional registration. b. Assisting with training and mentoring of others who are registered as in-training engineers\/technologists. 5. Leadership and Relations a. Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders, both internal and external to the Company, and demonstrate professionalism at all times. b. Interact with leaders and peers in such a way to command respect and to grow leadership skills. c. Facilitate and develop positive relationships in the department and ensure that acceptable levels of ergonomics are maintained. d. Ensure that the department administrative matters are dealt with effectively and timeously. e. Manage the target budget for the department. Generally comply with the company required core competencies as set out below: HSE Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to health, safety and enviroment issues and actions to address these issues; takes action to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, contractors with zero environmental incidents. Action Orientation Gets results - achieves job goals set by self and others, meets timeslines, pushes to achive stretch goals, demontstartes enthusiams, persistence and tenacity. Building Effective Relationships Has a range of interspersonal skills and approaches and knows when to use what with whom to accomplish work goals.Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, sideways. Builds appropriate rapport and uses dimplomacy and tact. Ensures people feel valued, appreciated and included in discussions. Deals well wiht local customs and practises when on assignment. Customer Focus Commits to building enduring relationships and delivering optimal customer solutions. Effectively meets internal and external customer needs, builds proactive customer relationsips, takes responsiblity for customer satification and loyalty. Dealing with Change Demonstrates agility and is able to remain effective when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment. Adjusts effectively to work within new structures or cultures, and with new work processes or requirements. Integrity and Trust Dilligent in adhering to required processes and legislation, does what they say they will do, and consistenly deliver whay they say they will deliver. Is open to personal development and prepared to admit to mistakes. Leadership Leads by example, builds committed, empowerd and motivated teams and promotes open communication. Champions the values ofleadership - relishes leading, performance and delivering results. Technical and Functional Skill Demonstrates technical skills and applies the necessary skills and behaviours to tasks to delivery quality, accurate and timely work the the team and external customers. Education, Language & Qualifications: B.Tech \/ B. Eng degree. Professional Registration with ECSA. Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. Fluent spoken and written English. PMP® and or P