Project Manager: Special Projects at Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO)

Responsibilities (but not limited to the following): 

• Developing an annual construction and property / project’s management plan. 
• Providing technical oversight of the construction of the projects in terms of time, budget, and quality. 
• Reviewing reports and providing troubleshooting to projects with challenges. 
• Developing tender specifications for the appointment of service providers. 
• Developing contracting documentation for professionals and contractors. 
• Monitoring performance of professional teams against contracts. 
• Reporting on service provider performance Exercising sound business judgement; identifying, investigating and analyzing development opportunities, including innovative solutions. 
• Preparing property development business cases and funding proposals, including all aspects of feasibility investigations (including acquisitions, constructions & consultancies) 
• Ensuring that projects are implemented within contractual obligations and regulatory requirements, project timelines and budget requirements. 
• Maintaining project plans and communicating status to Management and clients as needed. Developing a Housing Development budget in line with Capex and Operational plan. 
• Monitoring delivery of projects to ensure that they achieve their original objectives, tracking and auditing of contract terms. 
• Managing accurate and comprehensive documentation including funder, consultant and contractor agreements. 
• Reporting on financial performance of Housing Development. 
• Monitoring Housing Development expenditure against the budget. 
• Verifying project payments for approval by the Senior Manager: Housing Management 
• Preparing financial feasibility assessments. 
• Preparing financial modelling for viability purposes. 
• Overseeing the application for funding for grants. 
• Ensuring that claims are prepared and paid on time. 
• Creating and leading implementation of systems and polices for quality assurance. 
• Conducting ongoing contract management training. 

Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of: 

• Minimum three (3) – five (5) years’ experience is required in a construction management and/or project management environment. 
• Experience required in the supervision of project and construction teams. 
• Experience required in budgeting and cost control. 
• Knowledge of estimating and procurement procedures. 
• Sound knowledge of contract administration, safety, quality and risk management experience. 
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Construction Regulations, Construction Industry Development Board Act, Act 38 of 2000, relevant legislation and codes of practice. 
• Sound knowledge of the JBCC,GCC and NEC forms of contract.