Job Openings at IDC

Job Description

• Provide technical and project management input for strategic planning and implementation as guided by the Nkomazi SEZ.
• Manage high level cost control of the various workstreams making up the greater Nkomazi SEZ project.
• Assist the Namakwa SEZ to develop institutional management mechanisms and arrangements related to the greater Nkomazi SEZ Project workstreams to ensure the effective and ongoing management of thereof.
• Assist the Nkomazi SEZ with managing Investor Attraction Support services provided from IZP Head Office (Sandton) and ultimately to develop institutional capacity at the Nkomazi SEZ to provide these services from within their own PMO.
• Assist the Nkomazi SEZ with managing Institutional Development Support services provided from IZP Head Office (Sandton) and ultimately to develop institutional capacity at the Nkomazi SEZ to provide these services from within their own PMO.
• Assist the Nkomazi SEZ with managing Governance, Oversight and Corporate Support services provided from IZP Head Office (Sandton) and ultimately to develop institutional capacity at the Namakwa SEZ to provide these services from within their own PMO.
• Assist in the creation, implementation, management and monitoring of project management policies, standards and Assist in developing definitions and measurements of success to objectively quantify project success and report progress against agreed plans. Assist with the commencement and application of a comprehensive quality management system.
• Be accountability for the quality of deliverables related to the various PSP and implementation workstreams.
• Work effectively with other stakeholders, including but not limited to Nkomazi SEZ SOC Ltd, MEGA, ISA, DBSA, various local municipal- and provincial services authorities, etc.
• Develop and implement operational systems for the project management office.
• Project Management and Contract Administration of appointed
• Oversee and agree the packaging of critical external and internal bulk infrastructure implementation projects by PSPs and Construction Contractors and oversee the design and construction of these.
• Inform and manage the PSPs and Construction contractors with regards to project budget compliance. Assess monthly payment claims against budget allocation and make recommendations with regards payment.
• Inform and manage the PSP and construction contractors with regards to project programme, timeline and key milestone compliance. Assess fortnightly progress reports against agreed baseline programmes and agreed milestone dates and make recommendations with regards
• Receive any claims from the PSPs and Construction Contractors, evaluate these and provide the Nkomazi SEZ/MEGA with recommendations on determination made in this regard.
• Oversee the development and implementation of turnaround strategies by PSPs and Construction Contractors to unlock any impediments facing the infrastructure delivery programmes and to mitigate/avoid any possible delays to the Nkomazi SEZ project implementation workstreams.

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Town Planning, Quantity Surveying; Architecture or Construction Project Management qualification.
• Professional Registration as with the (ECSA) or (SACPLAN) or (SACQSP) or (SACAP) is required.
• Professional Registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is required.

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

• Minimum of 8 -10 years’ experience in a management position undertaking similar work as outlined in the scope of work and deliverables.
• A strong understanding of Town Planning and Engineering Planning processes involved in land development.
• Proven experience in large scale industrial developments will be an added advantage.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills: the ability to handle several complex tasks simultaneously and coordinate key projects with a variety of stakeholders is essential
• Proven communication skills are essential - must possess great written and verbal skills to be able to work effectively with others.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and team members
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships
• Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals
• Ability to present and communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Must possess the ability to make deductions and meaning from rather complex and abstract situations and make sound decisions from these factors and provide direction to the team in these instances
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and cope with stress including the ability to make rational decisions even under stressful/ high pressure situations
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills essential to negotiate and influence people towards achieving a predetermined goal

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Objectives

• Collecting, compiling, and analysing economic datasets.
• Performing data quality and validation checks.
• Compiling, manipulating, and analysing economic data.
• Developing econometric models for several relevant economic variables and market metrics, infrastructure related.
• Identifying and analysing key economic indicators.
• Preparing economic reports, charts, and slides.
• Maintaining and updating a repository of all the data.
• Providing technical input regarding the development of analytical models and unit-based decision support systems.

Qualification and Experience

Basic Requirements for the role

Formal Qualification/Degree

• Degree (NQF Level 7) or Postgraduate (NQF Level 8) qualification in Econometrics, Economics or similar.
• A Masters degree (MCom/MBA) will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 to 8 years relevant working experience in the following areas:
• Knowledge and understanding of applications of Eviews, Input/Output, SAM, CGE and other Econometrics platforms.
• Knowledge and understanding of monitoring of economic activities and formulating economic outlook for the organisation using econometric modelling techniques.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of databases on statistical and mathematical analysis of economic relationships.
• Knowledge and understanding of economic markets and economic forecasting.
• Experience, Knowledge and understanding of macroeconomic modelling, correlation analysis and cost benefit assessments.
• Experience, Knowledge and understanding of conducting EX Post Evaluation of projects.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting econometric research for infrastructure projects.
• Managerial experience in leading teams/projects.

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Job Description

SEZ Implementation Technical Support Services

• Provide technical support for the development of financial sustainability models for Special Economic Zones.
• Provide technical support for the development of SEZ systems policies and procedures.
• Identify funding opportunities where required for viable SEZ implementation.
• Assess viability and risk of new SEZ projects.
• Leverage partnerships to drive the development and implementation of the SEZ Programme.
• Coordinate and lead the process of developing regional and cross-boarder SEZ partnerships and cooperation.
• Provide technical support in ensuring adherence to regulatory and governance prescripts.

Investment promotion (generation, attraction and facilitation)

• Develop and implement strategic objectives and initiatives to promote investment within the SEZs.
• Develop and implement a robust Investor readiness and due diligence system that will assist in the verification and qualification of investors (investor pipeline, verification and maintenance)
• Linkages with the One Stop Shop to ensure Regulatory Compliance for investors
• Develop and implement a Special Projects investor recruitment focus linked to South Africa’s Energy master plan, Energy Cluster Programmes, Road to rail project, etc.

Promote and market the SEZ as an investment destination by:

• Identifying appropriate channels and investment forums.
• Represent and present SEZs project packages at local and international investors, investment forums and conferences.
• Present on project specific investment missions and recruit investors to the SEZs
• Implement sector and country targeted approaches to investment attraction
• Develop and implement effective systems, policies and procedures in order to facilitate investment opportunities for leads generated.
• Package opportunities for potential investors and assist projects with pre-feasibility investigations such as site identification, and site tours of facilities and infrastructure available in the SEZs.
• Provide technical support to the investment facilitation process.

Stakeholder Engagement (Internal and External)

• Ensure key internal and external stakeholders are identified and relations are appropriately managed.
• Coordinate cooperation between the SEZ, national, provincial, local governments and cross-border SEZs.
• Enhance the SEZs visibility on various platforms. Attend and represent SEZs at relevant local and international events, conferences and platforms.
• Act as an investment recruitment support for the SEZs and participate in high-level discussion thereof.
• Provide feedback to the SEZs on all relevant and strategic information, regarding legislative/Government regulations etc

Qualification and Experience

• A Masters Degree in either, Finance, Corporate Finance, Economics.
• Member of a professional body will be an advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 8 - 10 years relevant senior management experience in investment promotion, deal packaging & structuring
• 5 years project management experience.
• A thorough understanding of Industrial policy and Industrial Zones development
• Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Advanced knowledge and experience of international trade, investment promotion and generation
• Extensive experience and knowledge in project packaging and investor facilitation
• Must have a business understanding (local and global economy) and commercial awareness.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement across all levels (government, private sector and social players).

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Job Description

• Liaise, co-operate, coordinate and communicate with Senior Project Manager
• Assist in the creation, implementation, management and monitoring of project management policies, standards and procedures.
• Develop and implement operational systems for the project management office for the phase 1 developmental workstreams
• Assist with the commencement and application of a comprehensive quality management system.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive financial control system for the Namakwa SEZ PMO.
• Advise on procurement policy for future necessary projects required by the Namakwa SEZ PMO.
• Assist in developing definitions and measurements of success to objectively quantify project success and report progress against agreed plans.
• Advise on need for further professional PSPs and services required by the Namakwa SEZ PMO.
• Assist with the defining of any further assistant technical positions required for the Namakwa SEZ PMO, as this develops over time.
• Prepare annual budget estimates for technical workstreams for the Namakwa SEZ PMO and effectively managing these
• Oversee all monthly expenditure by the Namakwa SEZ PMO on technical workstreams and ensure these are in line with approved yearly budget.
• Monthly cost reporting with regards to technical workstreams to the Senior Project Manager
• Perform financial risk assessments related to technical workstreams on a quarterly basis and report back to the Senior Project Manager
• Assist the Senior Project Manager in preparing a financial viability reports for various proposed technical workstream projects.
• Review and evaluate technical workstream design concepts related to budget availability and advise Senior Project Manager on viability
• Assisting the Project Director and Senior Project Manager with preparing bid documentation, managing the bid process, bid evaluation, bid negotiations and appointment of successful bidder(s) for various PSP and construction contractor works packages. Ensure a thorough review and sign off all procurement documentation before release of these to the market and SLA(s)
• Attending regular site, technical and progress meetings for all this workstream contracts.
• IDC/DBSA/Transnet decision-making
• Upon completion of any project, preparing final valuations and final payment certificates (final accounts) and submission of these to the Project Director for forward distribution to IDC/DBZA/Transnet for approval and payment (including but not limited to construction contracts).
• Provide technical- and project management input for strategic planning and implementation as guided by the Senior Project Manager and SEZ CEO.
• Work effectively with other stakeholders, including but not limited to Namakwa SEZ SOC Ltd, NCEDA, Verdanta Mine, ISA, DBSA, various local municipal- and provincial services authorities, etc.
• Assistance to Infrastructure South African related to the Project Management of the PSP already appointed for Bankable Feasibility work.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.Sc.Eng, B.Eng, B.Tech.Eng)
• Professional Registration as a Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech. with (ECSA)
• Professional Registration with (SACPCMP) will be a significant advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years’ work experience in the built environment.
• Strong experience in Engineering Civil and Electrical Infrastructure and Top Structure Design and Construction Implementation type work
• Strong knowledge of GCC 2015, JBCC Suite, FIDIC and NEC3 suites standard conditions of contract.
• A strong understanding of Town Planning and Engineering Planning and Implementation processes involved in land and transport development.
• Proven experience in large scale industrial and transport (particularly rail) developments will be a significant advantage.

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Job Description

• Liaise, co-operate, coordinate and communicate with Senior Project Manager
• Assist in the creation, implementation, management and monitoring of project management policies, standards and procedures.
• Develop and implement operational systems for the project management office for the phase 1 developmental workstreams
• Assist with the commencement and application of a comprehensive quality management system.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive financial control system for the Namakwa SEZ PMO.
• Advise on procurement policy for future necessary projects required by the Namakwa SEZ PMO.
• Assist in developing definitions and measurements of success to objectively quantify project success and report progress against agreed plans.
• Advise on need for further professional PSPs and services required by the Namakwa SEZ PMO.
• Assist with the defining of any further assistant technical positions required for the Namakwa SEZ PMO, as this develops over time.
• Prepare annual budget estimates for technical workstreams for the Namakwa SEZ PMO and effectively managing these
• Oversee all monthly expenditure by the Namakwa SEZ PMO on technical workstreams and ensure these are in line with approved yearly budget.
• Monthly cost reporting with regards to technical workstreams to the Senior Project Manager
• Perform financial risk assessments related to technical workstreams on a quarterly basis and report back to the Senior Project Manager
• Assist the Senior Project Manager in preparing a financial viability reports for various proposed technical workstream projects.
• Review and evaluate technical workstream design concepts related to budget availability and advise Senior Project Manager on viability
• Assisting the Project Director and Senior Project Manager with preparing bid documentation, managing the bid process, bid evaluation, bid negotiations and appointment of successful bidder(s) for various PSP and construction contractor works packages. Ensure a thorough review and sign off all procurement documentation before release of these to the market and SLA(s)
• Attending regular site, technical and progress meetings for all this workstream contracts.
• IDC/DBSA/Transnet decision-making
• Upon completion of any project, preparing final valuations and final payment certificates (final accounts) and submission of these to the Project Director for forward distribution to IDC/DBZA/Transnet for approval and payment (including but not limited to construction contracts).
• Provide technical- and project management input for strategic planning and implementation as guided by the Senior Project Manager and SEZ CEO.
• Work effectively with other stakeholders, including but not limited to Namakwa SEZ SOC Ltd, NCEDA, Verdanta Mine, ISA, DBSA, various local municipal- and provincial services authorities, etc.
• Assistance to Infrastructure South African related to the Project Management of the PSP already appointed for Bankable Feasibility work.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.Sc.Eng, B.Eng, B.Tech.Eng)
• Professional Registration as a Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech. with (ECSA)
• Professional Registration with (SACPCMP) will be a significant advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Minimum of 5 - 8 years’ work experience in the built environment.
• Strong experience in Engineering Civil and Electrical Infrastructure and Top Structure Design and Construction Implementation type work
• Strong knowledge of GCC 2015, JBCC Suite, FIDIC and NEC3 suites standard conditions of contract.
• A strong understanding of Town Planning and Engineering Planning and Implementation processes involved in land and transport development.
• Proven experience in large scale industrial and transport (particularly rail) developments will be a significant advantage.

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Job Description

• Assist in the preparation, organisation, and maintenance of project documentation, including bid documents, contracts, reports, and correspondence for both Namakwa SEZ phase 1 Workstreams.
• Maintain and update the electronic folder system on the shared server for the Namakwa SEZ and ensure all incoming and outgoing documentation is kept on record in a logical folder structure to be agreed with the Namakwa SEZ Company Executive and the Senior Project Manager.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and project-related events, including scheduling, venue booking, and preparation of minutes and meeting materials.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector partners, and community representatives.
• Maintain project schedules and calendars, tracking key milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Support financial management activities by tracking project expenditures, processing invoices, and preparing financial reports.
• Conduct research and gather data on relevant topics to support project planning and decision-making.
• Provide logistical support for project team members, including travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and equipment & IT procurement.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, identifying risks and issues, and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
• Perform other administrative tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Project Manager.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum National Diploma Qualification in Public Administration, Business Management or Project Management.
• Proven experience in project administration, preferably in the development or construction sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management software.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience in a position undertaking similar work as outlined in the scope of work and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing project requirements and priorities.