Programme Manager, Dry Bulk - RCB at Transnet

Position Purpose:

• Lead and manage the KZN Logistics Hub Programme – which involves delivering on the finalized Master Plans of both
• Durban and Richards Bay Ports and ensuring that key milestones of the Programme are achieved in line with prescribed timelines while due compliance to Transnet Standards and policies is adhered to.
• Coordinate and integrate all planning and execution related activities of the Programme across the project life cycle and ensure alignment with KZN Logistics Portfolio.
• Oversee the implementation of appropriate Programme Management Tools and applicable systems for monitoring and performance measurement in accordance with Internationally recognised best Project Management Standards and Principles.
• Provide all the necessary support to the Programme Director for successful implementation of the Programme and ensuring
• that the desired benefits of realised.
• Align the scope and activities of the Programme to the overall Master Plan of the Port of Richards Bay
• with due consideration of the activities related to the Port of Durban Master Plan.
• Prepare relevant submissions required for various activities for TNPA approval which include business cases.
• Ensure coordination with the Programme Director – Relocations on activities required to support the relocation and the
• establishment
• of the SA Navy in the Port of Richards Bay.

Position outputs:

• Support Programme planning and execution by facilitating and integrating projects (and other work) within the
• Programme, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and the successful delivery of Master Plan Programme.
• Manage the delivery of Port Master Plan projects and align with Port Corporate Plan projects and ensure interdependencies
• amongst the projects efficiently managed to maximise on resource application and prevent duplication of effort.
• Engage the Port Infrastructure Team and Port Manager during the prioritisation of the projects and related budgets to
• ensure successful delivery of the Master Plan Programme.
• Support the Project Director with performance monitoring of the Programme and prepare the necessary reports to track progress on key milestones of the Master Plan Programme.
• Proactively monitor Programme progress, identifying issues, risks and initiating corrective action.
• Proactively identify both Enterprise and Programme Risks and use best project management principles and practices to
• implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure that Programme outputs meet overall Portfolio/Programme requirements in line with the Portfolio/Programme
• dossier on quality, time and cost.
• Initiate activities and other management interventions wherever applicable in the Programme.
• Ensure the efficient allocation of resources and skills within the Programme.
• Develop and integrated Programme Schedule to monitor the performance of defined activities and produce various reports
• for different platforms required by Transnet including Earned Value Analysis.
• Produce and maintain an integrated view of all the initiatives and manage the overall Programme performance and
• progress.
• Identify and align Programme related dependencies and prioritise the planning and execution of critical path activities within
• the Programme.
• Develop and implement and effective Programme Specific Stakeholder Management Plan that supports the Programme as
• an active partner, mediator and facilitator among stakeholders.

Actively participate in and contribute to Programme Health Checks and Programme level Gate Reviews and Audits.

• Manage the KZNLH Programme capital budget to meet expenditure targets as set out in the Master Plan and defined by
• Transnet/TNPA as a target within the financial year.
• Provide the budget (Capex/Opex) outlook for the Programme for each financial year and monitor the spending of yearly
• allocations.
• Prepare the required business cases where applicable to source funding for Master Plan Capital Investments.
• Carry out strategic planning to ensure alignment with Transnet and TNPA Capital Investment Portfolio.
• Manage office talent and facilitate human capital development of mentees and reports to ensure succession continuity.
• Ensure effective Programme Management reporting to KZNLH Portfolio and its Steering Committee.
• Develop and Chair Port Programme Steering Committee on the planning and execution of Master Plan Programme.
• Ensure Project scope is clearly defined, and all requirements are understood.
• Develop technical specifications for required projects and participate in various procurement structures where required.
• Preparation of capex projects Financial and Progress Reports and ensure they are submitted on time.
• Review audit reports and attend to the audit process requirements and report
• to the Programme Director on attending to close audit queries.
• Ensure that there is effective management and delivery of the projects in line with internationally recognized project
• management
• best practices and PLP (Project Lifecycle Process).

Manage Programme portfolio Risks and Quality.

• Facilitate the procurement of required services for the Programme.
• Ensure effective Contract Management within the Master Plan Programme.
• Oversee construction related activities within the Programme and report progress accordingly to the Programme Director.
• Identify and facilitate the acquisition of all resources required for the successful implementation of the Programme.
• Assess the suppliers/contractor’s payments for approval within the DOA and concur with the Programme Director.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc/ Civil/ Chemical/ Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• SACPCMP registration/Relevant Project Management registration.
• ECSA registration
• Recognised Programme Management qualification is required, such as MSP/PMI/PgMP
• or evidence to enlist for and enquire one
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Construction Project Management of which 5 years at managerial level
• At least 3 years of successfully leading Programme / project teams in a major capital investment environment
• Requirement of Trust and Honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19
• Standard Job Requirements
• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required by the business

Competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Programme and Project Management Standards and Methodologies
• Knowledge of financial/business principles
• Knowledge of budget and resource allocation principles and procedures
• Understanding of programme management environments

Knowledge of Transnet and the operations operating divisions

• Project Lifecycle Management Process (PLP)
• Construction Management
• Contract Management
• Basic understanding of port & rail network, operations, maintenance and technology
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislation and corporate governance principles OSH act, PFMA, etc.
• Understanding of strategic, functional, operational or technical risks
• Enterprise Risk Management Framework
• Governance, values, and ethics
• Legislation, policy and implementation.
• Information management
• Financial management
• Supply chain management
• Environmental requirements
• Organisation and business understanding
• SAP operation