Business unit portfolio manager - Business Development (107962) at Sasol

Short Description / Purpose of Job
The current role will have a specific focus in the Monomers, Polymers and SCC (MPS) environment. Secunda Operations (SO) operates the world’s largest coal-to-liquids (CTL) facility and produces synthesis gas (syngas) through coal gasification and natural gas reforming, using Sasol’s unique and proprietary Fischer-Tropsch technology to manufacture synthetic fuel components, pipeline gas and chemical feedstock.

Within SO, the person will be accountable on behalf of a specific business unit for the managing of the full (tier 1 to 5) project portfolio (Mandatory, growth, improve and sustain) to ensure delivery of an optimised and resourced project portfolio.

This role has six direct reports that include two project coordinators, one project administrator and three project managers.  

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

As BUPM the incumbent would be expected to deliver on the follow elements to enable successful project delivery;

• Responsible for prioritisation and planning of the project portfolio using standardised principles and tools within constraints (e.g. money, resources, time etc.) of Secunda Operations project portfolio.
• Responsible for integration between operations, PEI&T, technical support and other groups to ensure securing and mobilisation of resources (through sponsors) and effective plant project execution.
• Ensure that all business track, project management and technical track deliverables and aspects are integrated and aligned.
• Responsible for inputs to the budgeting processes and forecasts based on renewal and capital roadmaps (developed by Operations, Technical and Engineering) and current project progress.
• Responsible to ensure alignment with active capital and development cash flow allocations and actual spend for adherence to budgets.
• Responsible to review projects' progress and versus reporting and identify, resolve and report challenges and risks proactively.
• Responsible for convening level 1 & 2 / portfolio meetings to provide/share overall BU project portfolio health view
• Responsible to support completion of post implementation audits (project performance) for selected projects (tier 1 to 5).
• Responsible for engagement and communication of any business process and/or systems changes relating to portfolio management. 

Persuades and influences stakeholders; builds relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes.

• Builds Teams and creates synergies through working across boundaries.
• Drive portfolio delivery towards world benchmark standards by closing gaps and improving the organisation ability to deliver portfolios more cost effectively. 
• Identify opportunities and implement optimised work processes
• Project planning & scheduling (must)
• Technical understanding of petrochemical processes (must)
• Able to read technical drawings and documentation (must)
• Developing cost estimate for projects

Computer literate: 

1. MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint (must)
2. MS projects (wish)
3. SAP (wish)

• Enable and sustain high performance and seek opportunities for personal growth, monitored through a structured performance contract and development plan 
• Ensure that work standards are met according to quality, quantity and due dates 
• Implementation/adherence to financial principles, policies and guidelines 
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information 
• Review compliance against standards and objectives and follow up on non-conformance 
• Resolve work obstacles and issues positively and quickly

JOB REQUIREMENTS

In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a relevant B. Tech or Engineering degree 
• Valid driver’s license (must)
• Project and/or Construction management qualification or certification will be advantages 

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years relevant project / maintenance / construction experience working with (must) 
• Successful track record of project management / execution (High wish)
• Project costing and tracking
• Maintenance processes of planning and scheduling
• Engineering drawings and engineering and information enablement (EIE) processes
• Demand management and procurement processes
• Engaging with engineering fraternities
• Report writing and project progress reporting

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Self-mastery - Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting
• Conscientious - Sticks to deadlines, completes jobs, and perseveres.
• Controlling - Takes charge, directs, manages, organise, and supervises others.
• Evaluative - Critically evaluates information, looks for potential limitations, and focuses upon errors.
• Work pressure – Able to work under strict and integrate business forces
• Persuasive - Enjoys selling, changes opinions of others, convincing with arguments, and negotiates.
• Cooperation – working as part of a team
• Continuous learning / develop self
• Relationships and teamwork (networking)
• Good communication skills
• SHE focused
• Problem solving

Closing Date: 22nd,April 2022