Senior Project Manager - Modderfontein at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Support the Global Strategic Projects Manager (Head of Department) in co-ordinating the capital budgeting process with respect to project definition from Business Units, and its alignment to the organisational strategic goals;
• Lead projects from initiation through to implementation, covering: pre-feasibility, feasibility, design, execution and closeout;
• Establish project requirements, priorities, and deadlines by undertaking effective stakeholder engagement, managing inputs, generating well defined user requirements, scope of work, accurate schedules and costing;
• Develop execution strategies (in-house, semi-turnkey or turnkey) by assessing the project complexity, risk, resource loading and expertise, investment appetite and priority pertaining to business strategy;
• Ensures that all the relevant project management documentation and controls are in place to monitor and track project progress enabling on-time and within budget delivery of projects;
• Demonstrates strong understanding of engineering deliverables at the different phases of a project, and implements the relevant controls to ensure that design and engineering complies to best practices;
• Ensures that all project risk assessments, HAZOPs and constructability reviews are effectively undertaken with the required documentation and stakeholders;
• Apply in-depth knowledge on all aspect of a project, which include Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Quality and Contract (FDIC etc);
• Report on project progress, cost, schedule, risk, mitigation plans and governance at Committee and Integrated Business Planning meetings;
• May be required to manage a project portfolio for one or more Business Units, which may expand internationally;
• Generate business cases and position papers for EXCO and board approval;
• Demonstrated confidence in making informed decision, which are based on expertise and experience in the field, as well as the input from internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and SMEs;
• Implement project management tools and systems for project tracking, monitoring and control;
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within budget, meets the stakeholder’s approved requirements and business objectives as committed;
• Ensure projects are completed in accordance to AECI guidelines, policies and procedures. In the absence of updated standards, best global practices shall be adhered to;
• Coordinate resources (staff, equipment, vendors, contractors and consultants) across multiple assigned projects in various phases;
• Manage budgets for assigned projects, identify and manage risk, and adjusts resources and priorities accordingly;
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental standards;
• Comply to Procurement and Contractual procedures;
• Drive training and development of project management and engineering standards;
• Apply lateral thinking when devising solutions for relatively complex business problems;
• Establish strategic partnership with external suppliers, contractors and professional services with specific skills sets capable of providing the required project support to deliver projects meeting all project success criteria
• Participate in the development and roll out of standard project management documentation to AECI mining explosives and Mining Chemical Business Units
• Participate in updates to the project governance procedure, and its roll out to AECI mining explosives and Mining Chemical Business Units
• Oversee the management of master schedules, project costing and project execution strategies
• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience    

• Bachelors Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Postgraduate qualification in engineering may be advantageous
• Postgraduate Qualification in Management
• Preference will be given to candidates that have 10-20 years’ proven experience in managing multiple projects of varying complexities (wide range of project types)
• Preference will be given to candidates that have demonstrated experience in leading and successfully delivering complex multidisciplinary projects from initiation to completion
• Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing standards for best engineering and project management practices
• Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing project management tools and systems
• Self-motivated and driven with a key focus on adding value through the on-time delivery of strategic projects
• Deliver results through quality and safety awareness, planning and organizing, decision making and execution to readily deliver value
• Firm understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Demonstrated Project Management track record, and ability to manage multiple projects with collaboration of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent writing skills – Technical Reports and Business Cases
• Excellent command of the English Language
• Strong and Effective Communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Express potential through adaptability, agility, applied learning, innovation and implementation.
• Achieve goals by aligning performance for success, monitoring and processing information, facilitating change, developing others, participating and leading
• Interact effectively at all levels with a focus on building relationships, thus aiding negotiation and gaining commitment.