Programme Manager: Programme/ Project Infrastructure Delivery: General (Chief Engineer/ Chief Architect/ Chief Quantity Surveyor/ Chief Construction Project Manager) at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid driving licence. Or
• B-Degree in Architecture or relevant qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification architectural experience; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a professional Architect; A valid driving licence. Or
• B-Degree in Quantity Surving or relevant Qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience; Compulsory registration with SACQSP as a professional Quantity Surveyor; A valid driving licence. Or
• BTech or higher qualification (Built Environment field) with a certificate in Project Management as recognised by SACPCMP; A minimum of 6 years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP; Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment; A valid driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Experience in leadership roles in the built environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage professional in-house project teams and relevant committees for a particular project or group of projects; Manage the procurement process of projects; Monitor, control and report on project/programme implementation; Development, interpretation and customisation of policies, strategies, plans, procedures and criteria of all infrastructure programmes and projects; Identify and extract information to assist client departments with the drafting of their user asset management plan; Research and study literature to keep abreast of new technologies and procedures, including interaction with professional councils, boards and organisations; Assisting technical staff to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives; Management of framework, term service and consultant agreements including appointments, management, payment processes.

Competencies    

• Working knowledge of the following: Contract documentation and administration; Relevant built environment legislation including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS 10400; Programme and Project Management; Research and planning procedures for projects; Financial Management; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy; Leadership, teamwork and organising skills; Conflict Management skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines..