Community Development Programme Engineer (3031) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc. / B.Eng. / B.Tech. degree in Civil Engineering at an NQF Level 7.
• A minimum 10 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer (Roads)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Construction Contracts Management.
• Minimum 3 years managerial experience.
• Experience in managing relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer / Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Must be registered as a Professional Manager with the SACPCMP

Added advantage:

• M.Eng / MSc / MTech in Engineering (Civil / Transportation) will be advantageous.

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE:

• Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications, as well as the FIDIC Suite of General Conditions of Contract and relevant legislation.
• The ability to demonstrate attention to detail and sound engineering and project management judgement and work well under pressure.
• Extensive knowledge of civil design and Construction practices related to road works, as well as the road network maintenance and operations activities.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and legislation.
• Ability to manage and oversee the successful management of critical strategic internal, public and media stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.
• Ability to examine information and facts in detail to gain a comprehensive understanding.
• Sound ability to manage contracts made with third party vendors, contractors or consultants and the ability to negotiate, support and manage the effectiveness of those contracts.

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• Manage teams of people for simple and complex co-located processes and train, develop and coach team, assisting with activities as needed.
• Accountable for setting and management of budget allocation for area of control.
• Ability to evaluate available options and select an appropriate course of action to achieve a specific objective or solve a problem.
• Ability to objectively analyse and evaluate issues and factual evidence in order to form judgements.
• Extensive experience in the planning, design, and Construction of road infrastructure projects.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Planning of Community Development Projects

• Liaise with Provincial Construction Manager to advise on the CD Projects pipeline, scope identification, planning, design and implementation.
• Prepare and manage overall budget for CD Projects and ensure funding is available.
• Determine resources (i.e. Project Managers) required to execute planned CD projects and if adequate capacity is available.
• Assign CD projects and associated budget to Provincial Construction Manager to execute.

National Community Development Project oversight

• Proactively monitor the progress of all community development projects nationally, financial performance and cashflows, issues and risks, transformation targets and any other project or contract related matters
• Prepare regular management and operational reports CD projects including issues, finances and/or performance of contracts.
• Review all CD Projects related information captured in ITIS Provincially
• Conduct regular status meetings with CD Contract Engineers to discuss the progress of CD projects, financial performance and cashflows, issues and risks, and any other project or contract related matters
• Manage any contractual issues (including disputes and claims) on projects that have been escalated by the stakeholders.
• Provide advice on all contractual matters related to CD contracts.
• Guide and support CD Contract engineers with project management and community engagement related activities when required
• Conduct ad-hoc site visits to monitor that CD works are executed consistently across the country and according to SANRAL standards and specifications.

Communication and Stakeholder Relations Management

• Maintain a good working relationship with all colleagues in all Provinces and areas of expertise.
• Cultivate and maintain a good working relationship with key internal and external stakeholders, consultants and contractors.
• Attend and provide support to Provincial Head, Construction managers and Project managers in engagement meetings as and when required.
• Respond to media queries relating to CD projects.
• Ensure internal collaboration and co-operation.
• Promote aims and objectives of SANRAL

Audit and Risk Management

• Ensure that all CD contract documentation is electronically uploaded into ITIS and the records management system and/or submitted for physical storage.
• Oversee and monitor the timeous provision of Audit and Risk responses relating to CD project contracts