Current Opportunities at Transnet

Position Purpose

• The position purpose is to analyse and assess the historic payments made to contractors on selected TPL Project / Programmes. The intention is to recover the overcharged portion of payments made to contractors.
• This shall include the contractual strategies in supporting the litigation processes to assist TPL in trying to recover the overpayment.
• The incumbent will function in a dynamic but structured environment within the TPL Programme Management Office (PMO) where Quantity Surveying forensic and analytics expertise will facilitate the high probability of cost overcharging recovery from contractors. The incumbent takes ultimate responsibility for adherence to project governance and for the successful completion of the tasks associated with the cost recovery initiatives.

Position Outputs

• Align to Cost Recovery project strategy.
• Evaluate historic contracts and payments to identify focus areas where there are high probabilities of contractor overcharge.
• Develop and obtain approval on plan and approach to Cost Recovery project.
• Direct QS on the project approach to cost recovery methodologies.
• Review reports, spreadsheets and calculations compiled by QS on the Cost Recovery project.
• Compile memos, position papers, etc. and obtain approval thereof on the articulation of the contractual arguments of the Cost Recovery project.
• Participate and engage with legal counsel, both internal and external to TPL where required.
• Assist the PMO Leads in the improvement of existing or future contracting strategies based on lessons learnt from Cost Recovery project.
• Assist the PMO Leads in Quantity Surveying and Contract Management strategies and methodologies.
• Assist in other Quantity Surveying and Contract Management matters within the Estimating & QS department.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Able to perform cost planning, value engineering, value management, cost benefit analysis, life-cycle costing, risk analysis, tendering, valuation, change control, dispute resolution, claims management, cost estimation and value for money assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

• B/B.Sc Degree or higher specialising in Quantity Surveying.  
• Professional Registration with the SA Council of Quantity Surveying Professionals Experience  
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on large multidisciplinary construction / engineering projects.  
• Experience within the hydrocarbon/ Petro-chemical industry is preferred.  
• Environmental project experience is beneficial OR If the incumbent holds a BTech/ Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying the experience requirement is a minimum of 10 years

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Position Purpose

• To manage cost control of projects through the application of cost control methods and techniques, providing effective integrated programme and project services to Transnet Pipelines operating division.

Position Outputs

• Provide expert costing and estimating services to the projects using software approved by Transnet.
• Regular interaction with clients to ensure a professional service is delivered.
• Ensure adherence to and the effective use of tools, Transnet systems and procedures.
• Implementing new business procedures congruent to best practice.
• Comply with all requirements of the Project Execution Plans (PEP).
• Ensure resource allocation are current, and that a resource has adequate project hours to cover tasks.
• Coordinate monthly cost flows of projects.
• Prepare and present detailed monthly status reports.
• Issue monthly reports of all expenditures made and are considered the official "source" documents for project expenditures. Resolve discrepancies detected between the project cost reports and the project financial records.
• Analyze spending trends, estimate final costs and report any deviation from baseline.
• Ensure that a change management process is adhered to and implemented to manage any changes that might occur on the project.
• Review actual cost against baseline budgets and cost plans, perform variance analysis and communicate status on an ongoing basis to project teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• The incumbent is required to have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification or relevant National Diploma in Finance, Quantity Surveying, or Construction
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Cost Control / Cost Engineering in a multidiscipline and infrastructure project environment.
• Professional registration is not compulsory but will be an advantage. Standard Job Requirements
• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required and approved.

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Position Purpose

• To define the role and responsibilities of the Principal Project Manager (PPM). The PPM, reporting to the General Manager- Capital & Strategic Projects, R&D, CI (GM: C&SP), is accountable for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of the large programme/ projects. He has the overall accountability for the scope, cost, schedule and quality on all the phases of the programme/ projects. He/ she provides routine and regular feedback to the Project Sponsor(s), GM: C&SP and the programme/ project team on progress, costs, issues or areas of concern. The PPM is a hands-on manager and as such, he will participate in project related activities, as necessary, during the project and will be familiar with all aspects of the project implementation. He/ she has the delegated authority to make decisions and co-ordinate overall needs and direction in liaison with the GM: C&SP. The PPM provides owner’s team direction to the project management of the EPCM Provider/ Contractor; will assist with major issues, problems and policy conflicts; removes obstacles; is active in planning the scope; approves scope changes, signs off major deliverables; and signs off on approvals to proceed to each succeeding project phase as per the PLP process.

Position Outputs

•  Achieve the LTI and injury/incident frequency rate targets as included in the PEP for the project as a whole through demonstrating personal commitment to safety and by implementing systems both in the office and on site to promote safety awareness and create a “safety first” culture. Fulfil statutory obligations as Safety Administrator for areas of responsibility.
•  Ensure that the projects are executed safely and in compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, standing instructions and safe working procedures.
•  Develop an appropriate organisation structure for execution of the project, identify functions necessary, and select appropriately experienced and enthusiastic personnel for specific positions and delegate responsibilities. Identify part-time team members in conjunction with individual Group Leaders.
•  Establish specific policies/procedures relevant to project execution and arrange preparation of the PEP.
•  Ensure that the projects are executed in compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, standing instructions and working procedures.
•  Set goals and objectives, identify priorities, clearly communicate these to team members and appropriate other parties, and provide leadership in their implementation. Motivate, ensure commitment and build a result-oriented team focused on achieving the optimum outcome for Transnet.
•  Direct, control and manage through nominated staff all aspects of the project including in-house engineering, procurement, construction, interfaces, administration functions and all external work undertaking by contractors and consultants throughout the design, supply, construction and commissioning phases of the project.
•  Overview and ensure that work and progress on the project will satisfy the client’s expectations.
•  Maintain a relationship with the client at a senior executive level.
• Maintain and display clear “ownership” and accountability for delivery of the project’s business outcomes.
•  Establish specific policies / procedures relevant to project execution and arrange preparation of the PEP.
•  Ensure initiation and execution of the work is in accordance with the PEP, such that completion of the project is achieved by the authorised completion date, within the authorised budget and equals or exceeds the expected quality.
• Ensure that all communication channels are effectively operating amongst project team members and business units and that co-ordination and co-operation between disciplines is occurring.
•  Co-ordinate the development of a project budget derived from the initial or proposal budget and a corresponding project implementation schedule. Conduct regular project progress and cost estimate review meetings. Responsible for decision regarding short term / long terms and capital versus operating cost trade-off.
•  Ensure the final forecast estimate to completion is updated and maintained and the client is aware at all times of the forecast final cost.  Monitor and measure the work being executed regularly against schedule, milestone deliverables and capital expenditure budgets.
•  Recommend and implement corrective strategies where needed to best meet TPL’s overall project objectives.  Transition the project’s execution phase into its operating phase by implementing the plans for the future running of the business.  Sets the projects goals and business objectives, including scope, cost, time safety, start-up and risk, etc.
•  Ensure adherence to the project’s authorised Scope of Work, monitor scope status and advise the client accordingly.  Defines and delegates the projects roles and assigns levels of approval and authority.  Develops the operating and maintenance strategies and facilitates their input.  Develop plans for projects handover.
•  Be responsible for communication with the client, particularly as regards requests for changes and modifications. Ensure contractual commitments regarding deliverables are met.  Engages in all decision making about the project’s implementation that is not delegated to the Project Manager(s)  Review and approve the monthly project progress report prepared for the client and / or for distribution to other parties.  Provide inputs in writing and submission of Business Cases for approval.
•  Controls the project’s capital and maintains strict controls on variations and contingency. Manages and recommend variants to FFCs and PCNs on PEPs, other than originally stated.  Signs third party procurement contracts within his/ her approved delegated framework limits (DoA) as the Client.
•  Participate and attend Procurement Committee meetings; attend bid clarification meetings; attend and Business Unit Presentation Feedback Sessions.  Support staff development and skills transfer.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Mandatory; BSc Eng / B Eng / BSc Honours Construction Man or equivalent Professional Registration as PrCPM in terms of SACPCMP requirements Advantageous: Masters / Bachelors in management related disciplines i.e. MBA, MBL, MSc Project Management, BCom is preferred Professional Registration as Pr Eng in terms of ECSA is preferred. PMP Certification/ equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• At least 10 years total experience preferably in the hydrocarbon/ petrochemical sectors of which a minimum of 6 years should be in a Senior Project Management position that meets PrCPM registration and minimum 4 years Technical experience within the Liquid Fuels industry Driver licence code B or 8

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Position Purpose

• To ensure that efficient day-to-day service in managing all project-related documentation provided to TPL.
• All project-related records and documentation must be compiled, tracked, stored and retrieved in an organized and systematic manner.
• Develop a resource plan to meet programme and project service requirements.
• Manage processes and procedures to ensure effective service and product delivery to customers.

Position Outputs

• 1. Ensure that all documentation/correspondence, both technical and nontechnical generated on a project is properly managed in terms of identification, registration, approval, distribution and filing.
• Liaise with Project Director/ Principal Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager and Engineering Managers to ensure all documentation requirements/deliverables for the project comply with requirements of Project Execution Plan (PEP)
• Provide expert input to the project on the documentation requirements and deliverables
• Regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders to ensure professional service is delivered and that all contractual requirements are being met
• Ensure adherence to and the effective use of tools, Transnet systems and procedures
• Ensure effective documentation management from project initiation, planning, execution, control to close out
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance with the requirements of Project Lifecycle Planning
• Prepare and present detailed status reports and all required reports to the Project Management Team
• Responsible for setting up Document Control requirements of a Project and implementation of Database Management system
• Overall document management of the assigned project including mobilization and demobilization and day to day management of project document control staff.
• Ensuring single point interface for all document control activities on a project for client, vendors and subcontractors.
• Provide necessary procedural and database management training to the project document control staff and the project team.
• Develop Project Master Distribution Matrix including project numbering, archiving and defining various media of distributions.
• Under the guidance of Project Management: a. Familiarize with Project Contract Scope of Document Control b. Co-ordinate with various project personnel in establishing document control procedures and systems viz, Subcontractor etc. c. Establish project procedures and capture mandatory document properties to support project commissioning, close out etc. d. Interact with the client and provide necessary reports.
• Establish platform for tracking and exchanging of data between client, vendors and subcontractors.
• Interpret project document control requirements and ensure compliance
• Ensure access and guidance to all project personnel on project networks and location of various important procedures and standards.
• Implement lessons learned system.
• Co-ordinate with other design offices and site offices for project data management system
• Familiarize with the project/client requirement on project close out, data retention and archiving, As-builts, Vendor Manufacturing Record Book and develop necessary work process.
• Implementation project records retention and archival and map project close out activities

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric (Grade 12) plus relevant certificate or National Diploma
• A minimum 5 years' experience in document control and management environment of infrastructure projects
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in managing of and controlling of documentation and information Standard Job Requirements
• Driver’s license code 08
• Travel as required and approved.

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Position Purpose

• To manage a Planning team on a programme or project, responsible for all aspects of Planning, Monitoring, Controlling, including resources and systems for project’s effective integrated planning services. All work and outputs to be in accordance with best practice standards, corporate governance, policies, processes, systems and controls implemented within Transnet Group and Transnet Pipelines (TPL), including but not necessarily limited to project reporting, planning & schedule management. The Senior Planner on a project, if he/she leads the planning function, is called a Lead Planner.
• The Manager Planning will provide management and guidance to the planning team within the Project Management Office (PMO) on programmes/projects and ensure that the team functions and delivers projects in line with the Project Director/ Principal Project Manager expectations and to the governance requirements set by the Senior Manager Projects Controls. The Senior Planner will report by line on a project to the Project Controls Manager and by function to the Manager Planning.

Position Outputs

• Provide primary point of contact to the project for all matters relating to planning / scheduling process, data, and reporting in support of the work in TPL.
• Provide line management and leadership duties for the planning team on a project within TPL, ensuring that the specific team is functioning and delivering to a high standard, that accuracy is achieved at all times, that real time and integrated reporting reflects actual current status of the project.
• Ensure that resourcing gaps on a project is identified and filled appropriately and timeously with suitably qualified persons.
• Produce, communicate and roll out the project level planning / scheduling approach, including documentation of planning/scheduling procedures that support the approach, as set out by the Project Management Office.
• Ensure best practice planning / scheduling principles and toolsets are adopted on the project in support of the commission based upon shared learning from other commissions and industries, and within the planning / scheduling team.
• Identification of the relevant training requirements for the planning team in support of the tools and processes being adopted, and that skills development and mentoring requirements are identified and communicated, to the Manager Planning, for implementation.
• Supports and implements any client specific process on a project as identified by the Project Management Office, TPL and Transnet Group.
• Ensures that all work undertaken by the Planning Team on a project is executed safely and meets or exceeds safety goals and policies and is in accordance with Transnet Governance.
• To provide the communication links to the respective Manager Planning and Project Controls Manager in respect of planning / scheduling on a project.
• Working with the Project Management Office to implement an integrated planning / scheduling management framework for all aspects of schedule control and reporting.
• Overall management and accountability for the Scheduling, Planning, Controlling, Monitoring and Tracking functions on the project.
• Provide expert Planning services to the project using software approved by TPL.
• Prepare detailed WBS, tracking schedules, bar charts, network diagrams, resource loading graphs and critical path analyses for the project using software approved by the TPL PMO.
• Prepare detailed man plans and resource loaded schedules and track, monitor and report progress, utilizations, etc within the programme/projects.
• Review the bid milestones and overall completion timetables in conjunction with the project scope at award and identify any anomalies or inconsistencies.
• Review reports and information prepared by construction personnel or contractors/suppliers in accordance with associated project requirements.
• Regular interaction with clients and the Manager Planning to ensure a professional service is delivered.
• Ensure adherence to and the effective use of tools, Transnet systems and procedures on the project.
• Initiating and implementing new business procedures congruent to best practice, including Earned Value Management, and Schedule Risk Management on the project.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum three years tertiary qualification, relevant degree or diploma in engineering, construction or project management, supported by a minimum of 5 years relevant post graduate experience in managerial position
• 8 years’ experience as a planner in multidiscipline project environment.
• Minimum 5 years planning experience with Primevera P6 (including Pert master)
• Project Management experience in line with PMP requirements.
• Professional registration as PMI- SP or equivalent. Standard Job Requirements
• Driver’s license code B
• Travel as required and approved.