Deputy Project Manager M/F at Voltalia

Your responsibility will be to assist the PM of a plant within schedule, budget and quality :

• Monitor and support management of the project and site activities
• Attend and document meetings
• Direct technical and administrative project team
• Manage changes to scope, cost and schedule of project work
• Coordinate priorities and resources
• Prepare and update project plans and status reports
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings of personnel related to project
• Facilitate sessions to quickly and effectively resolve issues
• Share and implement lessons learned
• Participate in project performance review meetings and discussions
• Update and maintain project program
• Assist with preparing and evaluating tenders
• Assist in preparing project management documentation and reports including project management, plans, risk registers, cost control documents, project reports etc.
• Document control
• Assisting with handover processes and activities
• Interface with project team members
• Generally assisting with contract administration

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years site and project management experience with medium and large size projects (preferably in the energy sector)
• Desirable previous experience dealing with the local utility (ESKOM)
• Qualification in project management or PMP is a plus
• Deep knowledge on Project controls (cost controls, contract management and scheduling)
• Fluent in English, other languages would be a plus
• HSE & Quality Management - Compliance with Voltalia policies and procedures. Implement lessons learned system
• Deep understanding related to the requirements set for in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
   

KEY SKILLS

• Strong communication skills
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability to a changing environment
• Creative problem solving for critical projects/ crisis situations
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and negotiate successful solutions
• Ability to work in a complex matrix organization
• Resilient under stressful conditions and adverse environmental
• Autonomy as worker and team player