Manager Projects

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB009652/MS

Date posted:

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Our client based in the Northern Suburbs, Johannesburg, is a leading global provider of process plants and engineering services for the pyrometallurgical industry spanning both the ferrous and non-ferrous sectors.

Seeking a Manager Projects to be based at head office, South Africa.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Qualifications, experience and competencies:

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering.
Project management qualification based on PMBOK or similar is an advantage.
Business management qualification is an advantage.

Brief description:

Lead the project management department, ensuring successful execution of projects
according to the company standards and procedures. Implement best practises in project
management focussing on continuous improvement. Manage and mitigate technical and
commercial project risks to ensure shareholder value.

Knowledge required:

Latest project management systems and software.
Metallurgical operations and processes.
Manufacturing and construction standards in SA and abroad.
Implementing international projects with international standards where the
technology is based on South African standards
Relevant legislation OHS, MHSA, COID and Environmental Conservation Acts.
Construction management, safety, quality and scheduling.
PMBOK
Project controls
Contract negotiation and contract resolution

Skills:

Organisational skills including planning, project management and prioritising ability.
Sound written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Excellent business and technical writing.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal, mentoring, training, and coaching skills.
Proven team player with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
Capable of managing across functional teams and multiple projects.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to effectively delegate while maintaining forward motion on key deliverables
Negotiation skills
Ability to guide project execution within contractual constraints

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Communication:

Liaise on a regular basis with the Project Sponsors and Projects Managers.
Give regular feedback to the Excom on projects in progress.
Ensure effective communication between project managers and client teams.

Commercial:

Assist with contractual negotiations.
Ensure all commercial and contractual requirements are met between company and the client.
iii. Ensure all commercial and contractual requirements are met between company and the contractors/ sub-contractors.

Project Administration:

Ensure that project controls are established, maintained, and adhered to.
Regularly audit project systems and tools for implementation and effectiveness.

General Project Cost Management and Budget Control:

Ensure cost control on all project levels.
Compile control budget estimates and ensure accurate cost reporting and management.
Actively investigate cost saving opportunities for Company.
Maintain active resource planning over project portfolio and assist with staffing as required.

Scope Change Control System Management:

Ensure change management procedures are followed diligently.
Assist with quantifying and managing the effects of scope changes.
Planning and scheduling of the Project:
Ensure that systems for planning and scheduling are established, maintained, and adhered to.
Monitor project schedules and implement corrective actions if required.

Construction and Handover Management:

Ensure project handover as per policies and procedures.

Safety Management:

Manage and audit safety procedures, initiatives and enforce legal requirements.

Project Risk Control:

Ensure implementation of risk management processes on all projects.
Ensure formal record of lessons learnt.
Monitor projects’ risk and ensure the risk profile remains within acceptable levels.
Quality Management:
Manage project quality assurance systems.
Ensure that project deliverables are at the required standards

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