Transnet
- Hiring Organisation: Transnet Careers
- Vacant Position: Project Director (Strategic Projects) X6
- Job Location: Port of Ngqura, Eastern Cape
- Required Qualification: Relevant Qualification
- Salary: R 195000.00-465000.00 Yearly
- Last Date: 31/03/2023
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Job Description:
This advert is open for application by external applicants.
Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the
designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating
Division.
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Operating Division : Transnet NPA
Position Title : Project Director (Strategic Projects) X6
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : Proj Del Unit
Location : Various Locations
Reporting To : Executive Manager, Project Delivery Unit
Grade Level : C
Reference Number : 10286994
Position Purpose:
Project Director, reporting to the Executive Manager Project Delivery Unit is accountable for
ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of projects / programme.
role has the overall accountability for the following:
o The scope, cost, schedule, and quality on all the phases of the programme or project(s).
o Providing routine and regular feedback to the Project Sponsors, Executive Manager
Project Delivery Unit and Execution Team on progress, issues or areas of concern.
o Decision making and coordinating overall needs and direction in liaison with the Executive
Manager Project Delivery Unit
o Reviewing the performance on projects and programme regularly with the Executive
Manager Project Delivery Unit and the project team as necessary.
o Assists 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
o Fulfilling the role of direct liaison officer with the Transnet Division Customers and
Stakeholders in support of Senior Management, Regulator & Government interactions.
Position outputs:
3.1 Providing leadership to Project and interface with relevant departmental heads of Engineering.
and Capital Governance and Controls
3.2 Ensuring that the project(s) are executed safely and in compliance with all regulatory
requirements, company policies, standing instructions and safe working procedures.
3.3 Developing an appropriate organisation structure for execution of the project, identifying
functions necessary, selecting appropriately experienced and enthusiastic personnel for
specific positions and delegating responsibilities. Identifying part-time team members
3.4 Ensuring that the projects are executed in compliance with all regulatory requirements,
company policies, standing instructions and working procedures.
3.5 Setting goals and objectives, identifying priorities, clearly communicating these to team.
members and appropriate other parties, providing leadership in their implementation.
Motivating, ensuring commitment, and building a results-oriented team focused on achieving.
the optimum outcome for Transnet.
3.6 Maintaining a relationship with the client at a senior executive level.
3.7 Maintaining and displaying clear “ownership” and accountability for delivery of the projects.
business outcomes.
3.8 Recommending and implementing corrective strategies where needed to best meet
Transnet’s overall project objectives.
3.9 Ensuring adherence to the project’s authorised Scope of Work, monitoring scope status and
advising the client accordingly.
3.10 Defining and delegating the projects roles and assigning levels of approval and authority
3.11 Being responsible for communication with the client, particularly regarding requests for
changes and modifications. Ensuring contractual commitments regarding deliverables are
met.
3.12 Reviewing and approving the monthly project progress report prepared for the client and / or
for distribution to other parties.
3.13 Signing third party procurement contracts within the approved delegated framework limits as
the Client.
3.14 Supporting staff development and skills transfer.
3.15 Ensuring adherence to the project’s / programme’s scope of work, monitoring scope status.
and advising the client accordingly.
3.16 Monitoring performance of relevant role players to ensure SLA’s obligations are adhered to.
3.17 Managing finance in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
3.18 Securing resource requirements to ensure deliverables are met in accordance to targets.
3.19 Managing Human Resources actions according to policies, procedures and legal
requirements.
Qualifications & Experience:
- B-Tech or BSc Eng. or Equivalent
Bachelor’s Degree (Civil, Mech or
Equivalent) is required.
- PMP Certification or Equivalent PM
Certification or SACPCMP (PrCPM)
registration is required.
- Master’s Degree in Management or
Engineering or Equivalent is an added
advantage.
- 12 years’ experience in an infrastructure
development/ project management environment.
Standard Job Requirements:
- Driver’s license code 08
- Travel as required and approved
Requirement of Trust and Honesty in the
handling of Finances as per the National Credit
Act Amendment 19Competencies:
- Extensive applied knowledge of all
relevant legislations and regulations for
the built environment.
- Applied knowledge of applicable industry
related regulatory frameworks and
legislation, e.g. for port, rail, freight, pipeline, etc.
- Extensive applied knowledge of
Infrastructure Planning frameworks, practices and governments
policies
- Applied knowledge of leadership and people management practices and applicable frameworks (including labour
laws)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Management and leadership skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Risk management
- Change Agent,
- Presentation skills
- Systematic and logical thinking
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
Engineering Skills
(Built Environment, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical)
Strategic planning
Regulatory and Acts
Project development and management
Infrastructure asset management
Technical decision making
GENERAL COMPETENCIES:
Leadership
People skills
Stakeholder engagement
Risk management
Financial/ cost management
Communication
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Strategic Thinking
Commercial Awareness
Innovating
Inspiring People
Leading Change
Embracing Diversity
Lead Business
Performance
Strategic
Decision Making
Business Acumen
Analysing
Communicating Effectively
Collaborating and Networking
Service Orientated
Persuading and Influencing
Governance
Safety Practice
Risk Management
Learning and Applying Expertise
Resilience
Vigour & Personal Drive
To apply for this job please visit recruiting.transnet.net.