Project Manager at Transnet

Position outputs:

• Support Transnet Property with business planning, formulating relevant concepts with early options identified in line with the
• Transnet Property strategy.
• Prepare a Project Execution Plan (PEP) for each project and obtain approval. The PEP consists of Project Definition,
• Execution methodology/approach, and Execution plans.
• During project execution, update the Project Execution Plan (where necessary) to ensure that all assumptions and
• constraints are still valid and that the stated approach is reflective of the current project delivery.
• Identify applicable resources (people, time) required for project execution. Where required, facilitate the appointment of
• external service providers to follow the standard Transnet Property procure to pay process.
• Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders
• Complete the appropriate risk-assessment (quantitative / qualitative) for the project.
• Coordinate the development of a project budget and a corresponding project implementation schedule.
• Take projects from original concept through to final implementation.
• Be a hands-on manager during the project and will become familiar with all aspects of the implementation process.
• Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
• Trace daily activities as delegated.
• Ensure that the project is executed in compliance with all regulatory requirements, Transnet policies, standing instructions
• and standard operating procedures.
• Review the project plan on a regular basis such that completion of the project is achieved by the forecast completion date
• and within the approved budget.
• Ensure that all communication channels are effectively operating amongst project team members and operational
• management.
• Monitor and measure the work being executed regularly against schedule, milestone deliverables and expenditure budgets.
• Recommend and implement corrective strategies where needed to best meet Transnet Property’s overall project objectives.
• Prepare a monthly project progress report for delivery.
• Ensure that all project data required for handover to project sponsors (electronic files, manuals, calculations, etc.) are
• compiled and handed over in the agreed forms.
• Stake holder management internal and external.
• Support technical teams in project delivery including health and safety matters

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Degree/Btech in Built environment (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)
• Relevant qualification in Project management is a requirement or National Diploma (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) with
• minimum 10years of experience in Project Management.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in Project Management
• PMP is advantageous
• Real estate or construction experience is advantageous

Competencies:

• Financial management.
• Personnel management
• Risk management
• Applicable laws and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal Communication
• Negotiation
• Time management
• Budget control
• Computer literacy
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal and relationship management
• Presentation and reporting writing skills

Skills

• The incumbents must demonstrate that they have the skills in the following areas:
• Communication, written and verbal;
• Negotiation;
• Time management - capable of meeting tight deadlines;
• Budget control;
• Computer literacy;
• Problem solving;
• Tenacity and drive;