Contract: Snr Project Manager at Transnet

Position Purpose:

The Senior Project Manager (SPM), reporting to the Senior Manager Project Portfolio, is accountable for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of the small to medium size projects. He/ she has the overall accountability for the scope, cost, schedule and quality on all the phases of the project(s). He provides routine and regular feedback to the Project Sponsors, Senior Manager Project Portfolio, Project Director, Principal Project Manager and the Execution Team on progress, issues or areas of concern. The SPM is a hands-on manager and as such, he will participate in project related activities, as necessary, during the project and will be familiar with all aspects of the project implementation. He has the delegated authority to make decisions and co-ordinate overall needs and direction in liaison with the Senior Manager Project Portfolio. He will review the progress of the project regularly with the Portfolio Manager / General Manager: Capital & Strategic Projects, R&D, CI and project team as necessary.

The SPM who is the TPL NEC3 PM, provides support to the Senior Project Manager of the EPCM/EPC Service Provider; will assist with major issues, problems and policy conflicts; removes obstacles; is active in planning the scope; approves scope nchanges, signs off major deliverables; and signs off on approvals to proceed to each succeeding project phase as per the PLP process.

Position outputs:

• Achieve the LTI and injury/incident frequency rate targets as included in the PEP for the project as a whole through
• demonstrating personal commitment to safety and by implementing systems both in the office and on site to promote safety
• awareness and create a “safety first” culture. Fulfil statutory obligations as Safety Administrator for areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that the project(s) are executed safely and in compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies,
• standing instructions and safe working procedures.
• Develop an appropriate organisation structure for execution of the project, identify functions necessary, select appropriately
• experienced and enthusiastic personnel for specific positions and delegate responsibilities. Identify part-time team members
• in conjunction with individual Group Leaders.
• Establish specific policies/procedures relevant to project execution and arrange preparation of the Project Execution Plan
• (PEP);
• Ensure that the project(s) are executed in compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, standing
• instructions and working procedures.
• Set goals and objectives, identify priorities, clearly communicate these to team members and appropriate other parties, and
• provide leadership in their implementation. Motivate, ensure commitment and build a result-oriented team focused on
• achieving the optimum outcome for Transnet;
• Direct, control and manage through nominated staff all aspects of the project including in-house engineering, procurement
• and risk management, construction, interfaces, administration functions and all external work undertaking by contractors and
• consultants throughout the design, supply, construction and commissioning phases of the project;
• Overview and ensure that work and progress on the project will satisfy the client’s expectations.
• Maintain a relationship with the client at a senior executive level.
• Maintain and display clear “ownership” and accountability for delivery of the project’s business outcomes.
• Establish specific policies / procedures relevant to project execution and arrange preparation of the PEP;
• Ensure initiation and execution of the work is in accordance with the PEP, such that completion of the project is achieved by
• the authorised completion date, within the authorised budget and equals or exceeds the expected quality.
• Ensure that all communication channels are effectively operating amongst project team members and business units and
• that co-ordination and co-operation between disciplines is occurring;
• Co-ordinate the development of a project budget derived from the initial or proposal budget and a corresponding project

Qualifications & Experience:

• An accredited B-Tech Eng / B-Tech Construction Management, or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment field of
• study plus a minimum of 8 years relevant practical experience or
• OR Accredited National Diploma (ND) qualification in the Built Environment field of study plus a minimum of 10 years
• relevant practical experience
• Professional Registration as PrCPM in terms of SACPCMP requirements
• Driver licence code B minimum
• Advantageous:
• Business qualification eg. MBA, MBL, MSc Project Management, B Com is an added advantage.
• Professional Registration in terms of ECSA is an added advantage.
• PMP Certification/ equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with NEC 3 forms of contract will be a definite advantage.
• Experience
• At least 5 years relevant post graduate experience in the hydrocarbon/ petrochemical sectors
• A minimum of 2 years technical experience within the hydrocarbon/ petrochemical industry

Competencies:

• Business Planning
• Financial Modelling
• Facilitation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Report Writing
• Coaching Skills
• Desktop Skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent)
• SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Management)
• Procurement (NEC 3 mandatory, FIDIC)
• Project Lifecyle Process (PLP beneficial)
• ERP Systems (SAP, Primavera, etc.)
• Thorough knowledge of Capital Projects
• Transnet Leadership Competencies (Anchoring, Leading & Managing the Transnet Way
• Time Management