N2 Program Manager (2442) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF level 8: Degree in Civil Engineering.
• ECSA Registration as Pr. Engineer/ Pr. Technologist.
• 10-15 years’ experience in construction and project management of which 3 years was supervisory experience of a project management team in large civil engineering projects. 
• At least 5 years’ experience in projects exceeding a budget of R500 million or more.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• SACPCMP registration.
• Experience in road related projects will be highly advantageous. 

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

The successful incumbent will be able to effectively demonstrate these competencies

• Extensive knowledge and application of relevant industry standards, specification and legislation.
• Extensive knowledge of Planning and Design of road projects.
• Extensive knowledge of construction of road projects.
• Relevant OHS Construction Regulations knowledge and application.
• Project Administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pay thorough attention to detail.
• Able to work quickly, accurately, neatly and unsupervised.
• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner and exhibit sound and accurate judgement.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work as part of N2 project management team including involvement in all the N2 packages  Project Liaison committees (PLCs).
• Able to help stakeholders and the public in a friendly and efficient manner, projecting the appropriate image of the organisation.
• Work closely with Ethekwini Metro Municipality officials

TYPICAL WORK DUTIES

• Monitor and control program cost, schedule, performance, change control, and risk (technical, cost, schedule)
• Develop program documents that satisfy stakeholder’s requirements and expectations
• Develop program management plans
• Direct and manage program execution
• Perform integrated change control
• Close or complete the program in a manner that satisfies stakeholder’s needs and expectations
• Direct the work of the N2 project managers
• Establish and coordinate improvements to program management processes and procedures for the organization
• Participate in the strategic planning process and provide input into strategic decisions for organization, unit and strategic partners; assist in developing the strategic vision and goals of the organization
• Prepare various reports including budget reports and program plans
• Research emerging best practices and technologies for program and portfolio management
• Lead the creation of program plans and interact regularly with program sponsors, stakeholders, program teams and others in completion of the work and communicating status
• Review progress of programs and recommend and support improvement strategies where needed
• Provide expertise on program management methodology
• Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts and the mitigation of risks within programs and programs
• May be responsible to provide specialized leadership, direction and oversight
• May serve as liaison with industry and various other groups to disseminate appropriate information
• Provide regular program progress updates through reports and presentations to divisional and regional manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N2 Planning and Design

In conjunction with the N2 project managers:

• Prioritizing of projects using data from N2 corridor studies and SIP2 program of projects in coordination with other strategic partners.
• Based on requirements of the various projects monitor and track annual spending against budgets.
• Oversee and evaluate designs and specifications for the various work packages in relation to the National Route 2 together with each package project manager.
• Oversee that the design processes will use cost-effective solutions or that designs developed are according to SANRAL’s policies and specifications.
• Study and evaluate design reports and drawings to ensure that minimum standards are met.
• Provide expert opinion and recommend solutions when required.
• Involvement in planning initiatives with other strategic partners on SIP2 program including Transnet, eThekwini Municipality, KZN Dept. of Transport, developers and other district and local municipalities.

Project Management & Coordination

In conjunction with the N2 project managers:

• Monitor and consolidate Procurement Plan for the various work packages in conjunction with the project managers in relation to:
• Progress on the various N2 work package,
• Expenditure and variance on the various projects,
• Approvals required for variations on projects,
• Progress on SCM processes for various projects
• Monitor Project implementation of various projects.
• Oversee the transition of design to construction phase.
• Manage, monitor and evaluate construction phase of the various N2 work packages.
• Project administration.
• Attend project related meetings and site inspections.
• Ensure that enquiries are attended to timeously.
• Monitor the progress on all construction project related to the N2.
• Track the baseline program against progress of the various packages and report on critical areas on the program needing intervention.
• Interrogate audit reports and recommend corrective measures where required and mitigating methods.
• Oversee approval of payment certificates and reconciliation of overall expenditure against budget for the N2 corridor.
• Work in conjunction with the project managers for the audit plan of the N2 work packages.
• Work in conjunction with the project managers for the Road Safety plan of the N2 work packages – plan, monitor and implement.
• Work in conjunction with the project managers in the management of contractual disputes for all projects on the N2 project.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with corporate as well as other involved stakeholders.
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues.
• Liaise closely with authorities such as metropolitan councils, city councils and roads authorities.
• Oversee that all stakeholder engagement platforms are in place and actively contribute to relationship building and maintenance.
• Implementation and maintenance of stakeholder relationships along the project in accordance to SANRAL Transformation Policy.
• Work closely with regional stakeholder coordinator.

Management of Subordinates

• Manage the key performance areas of directly reporting support staff to ensure the achievement of their agreed objectives.
• Allocate tasks and ensure that they are performed.
• Determine the agreed staff objectives and ensure that they are achieved.