Designers/Project Manager at Nedbank

To create a functional workspace for Nedbank Group by facilitating and managing projects in-owned and leased campus and mini campus sites and buildings.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify project needs by engaging with client; investigating; creating project scope; space; budget availability; estimating project resourcing and timelines
• Engage and influence client confidence and stakeholder's perception of workspace planning through on-going engagement and proactive delivery
• Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced work / branch space that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.
• Ensure sound client relationships through proactive customer and stakeholder engagement; change management and project communication
• Compile a project related budgets within agreed scope of work by using systems and processes
• Ensure cost effectiveness by complete projects within the compiled budget
• Plan projects by designing layout plan; obtaining relevant drawing approvals; production of bill of quantities; budget approval; compiling project plan; placing orders and confirming implementation and compliance
• Implement projects through site establishment; implementing tasks to meet milestones and snag
• Ensure closure of projects through resolving snags; handing over manuals to the customer; issuing evacuation drawings and certificate of compliance
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.

Minimum Experience Level

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Project Management with a proven background of leading multiple projects and working within tight deadlines
• Solid background in Build fit Projects within either the Financial or Retail sector and an ability to create and implement detailed project plans and conceptualise client needs
• Knowledge and understanding of the construction process would be advantage
• Strong leadership and communication skills a must
• Experience working on "Turn-key" projects will be beneficial.
• Experience working on bank infrastructure projects will be an advantage
• Experience working within with design, construction projects will be an advantage

Qualification

• Project Management Certificate or Diploma would be advantageous

Additional Requirement

• Must be able to travel nationally between campuses

Type of Exposure

• Built a high performance culture
• Built and maintained stakeholder relationships
• Client and Relationship Results
• Delivered compliance risk management programmes and advice
• Designed Workforce Planning Solutions
• Developed and Implemented Communications Strategy
• Managed Transformation & Innovation
• Managed Governance
• Supported Transformation, Change and continued Improvement
• Provided operational support for Governance, Compliance and risk based assurance

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business writing
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Industry trends
• Business Acumen
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Banking knowledge
• Principles of financial management
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Principles of project management
• Governance, Risk and Controls

Behavioural Competencies

• Building partnerships
• Work Standards
• Planning and Organizing
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Decision Making