Project and Engineering Executive at Aveng

Job description

The incumbent will be responsible to develop and execute the strategic direction and philosophy of the Projects and Engineering division thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability and profitability of the division. Strategic management of customer and supplier relationships. Co-ordination and management of all commercial quoting to invoice activities, including management of engineering deliverable activities across divisions in the projects business. Manage direct interface with business-critical stakeholders to ensure effective and sustainable quality driven deliverables in alignment with the strategic intent of the business. Drive revenue through sales activities for the area.

Minimum Requirements

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric
• BSc Engineering/ B Tech in Engineering
• Professional Registration (ECSA)
• Project Management Diploma
• Business Management Qualification advantageous

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Process Control Industry (DCS) is essential
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Project / Programme Manager is essential
• Proven Control systems project implementation and management experience
• Proven Terminal solutions experience
• Project / Programme Management experience
• Experience in commercial management with specific reference to contract negotiation and related legal requirements (NEC / FIDIC)
• Proven Profit and Loss responsibility and experience with setting budgets
• Site/ Process Plant Management experience is essential

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, organise and manage the Department to achieve Departmental and organisational objectives. Foster a culture that supports the AVENG values
• Prepare annual financial budgets for the department into account group indicators and ratios. Manage the department’s costs with specific regard to capital expenditure. Prepare quarterly forecast for coming 12 months. Ensure adherence to Financial Policies and Procedures
• Oversee all commercial quotation activities, ensure the AVENG Risk management processes are adhered to such that risk assessments are documented and mitigation strategies implemented to minimise the organisational risk
• Develop the Divisional business strategy to support the overall A&CS strategy. Lead and contribute to the strategic planning of the Division in a manner that would lead to a sustainable positive income stream. Provide inspirational leadership in delivering of the strategic vision in operational activities
• Meet the Talent Management, succession planning and staffing needs of the Department in a manner that would result in the Employment Equity targets set for the Department being met. Compile Team and Individual Performance Agreements and conduct Performance reviews. Reward excellence and manage substandard performers.
• Observe and align to continuous improvement principles in relation to Proposals generation and project execution. This includes full responsibility for sales activities related to this area of the Business Unit
• Development and management of strategic alliances with key clients through ongoing relationship management
• Meet the Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality targets and objectives set for the Department. Identify and ensure compliance with all applicable SHEQ legislative requirements that have an impact on the Department. Implement and ensure compliance with all AVENG SHEQ processes and procedures within the department.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Inherent Leadership Skills
• Entrepreneurship
• High level of resilience
• Change management
• Analyze issues and solve problems
• Cross Divisional Influence
• Establish Plans with effective implementation strategy
• Ensure Safe Work Practices
• Encourage Commitment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Build interpersonal tolerance and teamwork practices
• Maintain effective relationships
• Sharing Functional Expertise

Behavioural Competencies

• Adhere to principles and values
• Proactive approach
• Apply good governance principles
• Ability to adapt to change
• Deal effectively with change
• Enthusiastically productive
• Maintain Focus and self-control under pressure

DNA Values Required Effective Leadership, Performance and Results Driven, Safety Minded, Teamwork