Assistant Project Manager - Operations - Spatial Development Unit at Coega

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

• The primary objective of the Assistant Project Manager is to provide support to the Senior Spatial Planner and Unit Head: Spatial Development in order to achieve corporate and project objectives.  In pursuance of this, the Assistant Project Manager is required to:-
• Carry out project tasks and assignments under the direction of the Senior Spatial Planer ;
• Develop a Project Schedule and participate in the planning and management of projects, taking into consideration project documentation and deliverables for each project;
• Apply Project Management skills and practices in all tasks and assignments;
• Ensure co-ordination and integration of assigned tasks into a project plan;
• Identify opportunities from other governmental departments and municipalities through a tendering system for spatial planning and land use management projects;
• Prepare Tender Documentations, Proposals and Financials through the guidance of the Senior Spatial Planner;
•  Draft the terms of reference for spatial planning projects and appoint consultants in line with the approved budget;
• Manage projects, monitor and ensure achievement of specifications and timelines;
• Develop and maintain an effective Stakeholder Engagement Management Plan for the SDU to ascertain a positive relationship between the CDC and external stakeholders;
• Maintain coordination between GIS and town planning;
• Undertake extensive research (qualitative and quantitative research), data collection and analysis and strategy development.
• Facilitate and provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects relating to spatial planning and land development processes;
• Apply PMBOK principles within each scope of projects and further apply CDC corporate procedures;
• Represent the CDC with integrity at site meetings and provide input to the relevant stakeholders at site meetings under the guidance of the Senior Spatial Planner;
• Refer project decisions and perceived risk areas to the Senior Spatial Planner;
• Prepare technical and progress reports, roll out programmes and other reports as required by the Senior Spatial Planner;
• Provide advice under the guidance of the Senior Spatial Planner to consultants and other CDC Managers on all aspects of design, contract, construction, project management and all spatial planning and land use management aspects of the Coega SEZ projects;
• Carry out project administration and management duties in such a way as to provide reliable support to the Senior Spatial Planner;
• Ability to take on an increasing level of responsibility as and when required per project roll out.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Promote CDC vision

To promote the values, mission, vision, policies and strategies adopted by the CDC from time to time.

• Monitoring

1. To assist the Senior Spatial Planner to monitor progress of all designated projects in terms of budget and implementation programmes.
2. To assist the Senior Spatial Planner to monitor performance of consultants, sub-consultants, suppliers, developers and concessionaires in respect of the designated projects.

Stakeholder involvement

• To interact with different role-players, interested and affected parties, stakeholders and implementing agents impacted by or impacting on the designated spatial planning and land use management aspects of the Coega SEZ projects
• Provide technical support and facilitate planning processes for external Programmes on consultancy basis.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with other external departments and professionals on complex issues related to spatial planning and land use management.

Reporting

• To prepare reports and position papers as required and directed by the Executive Manager Operations.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Degree within the Built environment (i.e. Project Management, Town Planning, Urban Design, Construction Management, Land Surveying, GIS etc) or equivalent;
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the Built Environment;
• Eligibility for registration with relevant professional body will be an advantage;
• Project Management Certificate will be an added advantage;
• Experience and/ or knowledge of Environmental Management, the Built Environment, and property management will be an advantage;
• Good communication skills and report writing;
• Manages Customer Relations effectively;
• Has proven Client with needs assessment at project initiation stage and with prioritization of Client Projects;
• Be prepared, willing and able to travel extensively;
• code 8 (B) drivers’ license is essential;