PROGRAM MANAGER - INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (3-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

RequirementsA bachelor's degree in built environment.Professional registration with one of the following Professional Bodies:South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP),Engineering Council South Africa (ECSA),South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP); orSouth African Council for the Project and Construction Management Profession (SACPCMP).A minimum of 8 years post qualification working experience of which:2 years should constitute a post registration work experience, and5 years should be within a social/basic infrastructure or economic infrastructure program management environment at a middle management or senior consultant level.The Key Performance Areas will encompass:Compliance and Governance Oversee the development of project implementation plans in line with legislation, regulations and the organisation policies.Align project implementation with client requirements and acceptable quality standards for infrastructure delivery.Facilitate the procurement and management of service providers according to service level agreements and in line with the organisation policies.Monitor compliance of appointed service providers within relevant industry / trade legislation, accreditation and regulations while contracted to the the organisation. Staff SupervisionPerformance management of project management staff.Training and development of project management staff and graduates. Program Management Initiate, package and plan programs allocated by external clients.Develop procurement and resourcing strategy to meet client requirements and for optimal use of organisation resourcesConsolidate individual project plans and compile a program implementation plan for each external programmeEvaluate programme performance and identify risks to be mitigated through performance improvement initiatives Contract Management Develop and implement appropriate procurement plans to ensure external projects are implemented on scheduleProvide guidance on selection of appropriate conditions of contract based on the specifications, insurances, risk mitigation measures etc prior to procuring or commencing constructionOversee completion of projects according to project management principles which includes quality, timeframes, budget parameters, consultant and contractor service delivery agreements and any relevant and applicable legislation.Provide guidance on project specific targets to increase participation of emerging contractors, use of MSME's and local material suppliers and local labour participation on projects implemented.Oversee project risk management at all stages of project including ensuring relevant insurances, guarantees etc are maintained until project close out.Monitoring and ReportingManage the implementation of programs and projects to completion, in line with approved plans, budgets, quality standards and within legislated policy framework requirements.Compile and submit external infrastructure project reports to the Senior Manager: Infrastructure Management Services.Compile and submit reports regarding external infrastructure project management to the organisation funders and clients.Review industry best practice to improve internal project implementation and reduce risk.Stakeholder ManagementManage the implementation of programs and projects to completion, in line with approved plans, budgets, quality standards and within legislated policy framework requirements.Compile and submit external infrastructure project reports to the Senior Manager: Infrastructure Management Services.Compile and submit reports regarding external infrastructure project management to the organisation funders and clients.Review industry best practice to improve internal project implementation and reduce risk.