Senior Project Manager - (IZP) - 36 Months - Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province

SUMMARY:

• To accelerate the implementation of regional industrial zones and corridors through partnerships.
• The Senior Project Manager will manage the implementation process and provide support to the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (SEZ), related Industrial Parks (IPs) and Special Projects with the aim to accelerate the implementation of Reg...
  
  

  POSITION INFO:
  

  • To accelerate the implementation of regional industrial zones and corridors through partnerships.
  • The Senior Project Manager will manage the implementation process and provide support to the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (SEZ), related Industrial Parks (IPs) and Special Projects with the aim to accelerate the implementation of Regional Development.
  • The Senior Project Manager will manage the following key technical sub-workstreams:
    • Civil, Structural Electrical/Mechanical Engineers
    • Junior Engineering Technician
    • Project Administrator
    • Investor Attraction Support Provider from IZP Head Office
    • Institutional Development Support Provider from IZP Head Office
    • Oversight and Corporate Services Support Provider from IZP Head Office
    • Any other staff resource that may, as the project develops, be found necessary
    • Professional built environment workstreams provided by various professional service providers (both internal and external bulk infrastructure as well as top structure project workstreams)
    • Various internal and external bulk infrastructure and top structure implementation (construction) workstreams provided by various construction contractors
  • Provide technical and project management input for strategic planning and implementation as guided by the Nkomazi SEZ.
  • Manage high level cost control of the various workstreams making up the greater Nkomazi SEZ project.
  • Assist the Namakwa SEZ to develop institutional management mechanisms and arrangements related to the greater Nkomazi SEZ Project workstreams to ensure the effective and ongoing management of thereof.
  • Assist the Nkomazi SEZ with managing Investor Attraction Support services provided from IZP Head Office (Sandton) and ultimately to develop institutional capacity at the Nkomazi SEZ to provide these services from within their own PMO.
  • Assist the Nkomazi SEZ with managing Institutional Development Support services provided from IZP Head Office (Sandton) and ultimately to develop institutional capacity at the Nkomazi SEZ to provide these services from within their own PMO.
  • Assist the Nkomazi SEZ with managing Governance, Oversight and Corporate Support services provided from IZP Head Office (Sandton) and ultimately to develop institutional capacity at the Namakwa SEZ to provide these services from within their own PMO.
  • Assist in the creation, implementation, management and monitoring of project management policies, standards and Assist in developing definitions and measurements of success to objectively quantify project success and report progress against agreed plans. Assist with the commencement and application of a comprehensive quality management system.
  • Be accountability for the quality of deliverables related to the various PSP and implementation workstreams.
  • Work effectively with other stakeholders, including but not limited to Nkomazi SEZ SOC Ltd, MEGA, ISA, DBSA, various local municipal- and provincial services authorities, etc.
  • Develop and implement operational systems for the project management office.
  • Project Management and Contract Administration of appointed
  • Oversee and agree the packaging of critical external and internal bulk infrastructure implementation projects by PSPs and Construction Contractors and oversee the design and construction of these.
  • Inform and manage the PSPs and Construction contractors with regards to project budget compliance. Assess monthly payment claims against budget allocation and make recommendations with regards payment.
  • Inform and manage the PSP and construction contractors with regards to project programme, timeline and key milestone compliance. Assess fortnightly progress reports against agreed baseline programmes and agreed milestone dates and make recommendations with regards
  • Receive any claims from the PSPs and Construction Contractors, evaluate these and provide the Nkomazi SEZ/MEGA with recommendations on determination made in this regard.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of turnaround strategies by PSPs and Construction Contractors to unlock any impediments facing the infrastructure delivery programmes and to mitigate/avoid any possible delays to the Nkomazi SEZ project implementation workstreams.
  • Degree in the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Town Planning, Quantity Surveying; Architecture or Construction Project Management qualification.
  • Professional Registration as with the (ECSA) or (SACPLAN) or (SACQSP) or (SACAP) is required.
  • Professional Registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is required.
  • Minimum of 8 -10 years’ experience in a management position undertaking similar work as outlined in the scope of work and deliverables.
  • A strong understanding of Town Planning and Engineering Planning processes involved in land development.
  • Proven experience in large scale industrial developments will be an added advantage.
  • Exceptional planning and organizational skills: the ability to handle several complex tasks simultaneously and coordinate key projects with a variety of stakeholders is essential
  • Proven communication skills are essential - must possess great written and verbal skills to be able to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and team members
  • Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships
  • Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals
  • Ability to present and communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner
  • Must possess the ability to make deductions and meaning from rather complex and abstract situations and make sound decisions from these factors and provide direction to the team in these instances
  • Must have the ability to work under pressure and cope with stress including the ability to make rational decisions even under stressful/ high pressure situations
  • Negotiation and interpersonal skills essential to negotiate and influence people towards achieving a predetermined goal

  Technical/Functional Competencies

  • Require excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) and Project Management software.
  • Understanding the following key project management areas are vital:
    • Planning and organising
    • Cost Management
    • Time Management
    • Scope Management
    • Quality Management
    • Contract Administration
    • Project Management/ Programme Leadership
    • Risk identification and mitigation
    • Analytical and problem solving
    • Results and solution orientated
    • Planning and organising
    • Contract Management and Administration
    • Consulting skills

  Behavioural Competencies

  • Well organised
  • Decisiveness in Execution
  • Communication and Engagement
  • Diverse Stakeholder Management
  • Collaboration and Influence
  • Accountability
  • Self-Initiative and self-driven
  • Intuitive driven
  • Results orientated

  Leadership Competencies

  • Team Leader
  • Project Leader
  • Project Coordinator
  
  
  

   

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