Programme Manager Technical Services Office - (39 Months) at IDC

Job Description

• Project planning and management – development of business cases/project implementation plans etc.
• Stakeholder management.
• Technical oversight on projects.
• Strong strategic vision and thought leadership in the field of Technical Infrastructure Services best practice.
• Apply innovative technical mechanism for public infrastructure delivery in various sectors.
• Apply strategic public infrastructure delivery mechanisms for all three spheres of government.
• Apply infrastructure delivery mechanisms that provide additional technical capacity to government.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team of built environment specialist.
• Build relationships and collaborations with key stakeholders in the infrastructure planning and delivery space.
• Foster key partnerships with local & international stakeholders in the field of infrastructure trends.

Qualification and Experience

Formal qualification/degree

• Any of the following qualifications: Postgraduate/NQF level 8 related qualification in the Built Environment.

Work experience

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in infrastructure project planning, implementation, and delivery in both public and private sectors.
• Additional Advantage: Minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a management level.

Registration with a professional body

• Registration with a statutory body or legally recognized association.

Roles and Responsibilities

• International best practice in infrastructure planning & delivery.
• Relevant Legislation and Frameworks such as PFMA, FIPDM, IDMS, 5 Case Model.
• Communication & Relationship Building.
• Continuous Learning & Adaptability.
• Expert knowledge of the built environment professions and duties.
• Promote good teamwork, with an ability to work in and across matrix structures, and guide others with vast knowledge of the construction industry.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

• Ability to build and manage relationships
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent scheduling and time management skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good technical skills
• Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external stakeholders
• Good technical understanding of financial concepts
• Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
• Ability to delegate responsibly
• Solutions oriented
• Good presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams

Job Requirements

UCF competency profile (behavioural)

• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Adaptability & Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Organizational Skills
• Resilience
• Ethical Conduct
• Continuous Learning

UCF competency profile (technical)

• Ability to build and manage relationships
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent scheduling and time management skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good technical skills
• Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external stakeholders
• Good technical understanding of financial concepts
• Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure
• Ability to delegate responsibly
• Solutions oriented
• Good presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams