General Manager Infrastructure, Partnership & Project Management - Grade E2 at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

Qualifications

• An NQF8 qualification in Built Environment or Business Administration or equivalent is mandatory 
• A Master’s Degree in Built Environment or Business Administration or equivalent will be an advantage 
• A valid EB driver’s licence is mandatory 

Professional membership with one of the following bodies is mandatory: 

• PMI (SA) 
• SACQSP
• ECSA
• SACPCMP
• PMP (International)  

EXPERIENCE

• 8 years’ operational and management experience in new and maintenance of infrastructure projects is mandatory 
• 10 years’ management experience in Business Management (Public Sector) Programme/Project Management is desirable 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

Infrastructure Planning and Delivery 

• Plan, prioritise and deliver infrastructure programmes across roads, buildings, fencing, electrical, mechanical and water systems, ensuring cost-effective, climate-resilient and fit-for-purpose assets that support conservation operations. 

Maintenance and Artisan-Led Implementation 

• Implement preventative and corrective maintenance programmes, maximising utilisation of internal artisans and technical teams to deliver projects efficiently and reduce reliance on external contractors. 

Resource Mobilisation and Project Packaging 

• Mobilise financial and technical resources and package bankable infrastructure projects to address backlogs and support long-term sustainability of the conservation estate. 

Governance, Compliance and Risk Management 

• Ensure compliance with PFMA, infrastructure delivery prescripts, OHS and environmental requirements, while strengthening contract management, value for money and infrastructure risk controls. 
• Technical Capacity and Workshop Optimisation 
• Strengthen artisan capacity, tools, workshops and technical systems to improve productivity, skills development and quality of infrastructure delivery within a conservation environment.