Programme Management

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town is looking for a Programme Manager to oversee the WCGDoI management programme. In this role, you will manage projects, ensure adherence to budget and timelines, and handle procurement processes. Candidates should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying and be registered with SACQSP, along with at least three years of post-registration experience. This challenging position entails working closely with internal stakeholders and managing various administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience.
• Experience in professional consulting QS firms is essential.
• Experience in contracts administration (JBCC and NEC).

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and ensure adherence to cashflow and program.
• Oversee document management and procurement processes.
• Maintain effective working relations with stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of CIDB and PROCSA

Problem Solving

Effective communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Ethical behavior

Goal-oriented

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional Registration with SACQSP

Job description

Engineering, Technical, Mining, Construction, Chemical & Manufacturing

Western Cape , CPT - CBD

Annually Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

Responsible for the managing, delivering, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the WCGDoI programme.

1. PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT FOR THE WCGDoI MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Managing the projects allocated, including but not limited to the following:

• Ensuring adherence with cashflow and programme.
• Drafting and reviewing of cashflow and programme.
• Meeting deadlines.
• Keeping the server up to date at all times.
• Ensuring that all documentation is filed correctly.
• Managing procurement of Contractors and PSP.
• Managing consultants appointments and performance.
• Managing contractors appointments and performance.
• Complying with all processes and protocols.
• Management of Contracts, including JBCC and NEC.
• Checking, reviewing and endorsing Contractors payment certificates and invoices.
• Checking, reviewing and endorsing PSP fee claims and invoices.
• Review of appointments, additional fees, and any other related matters.
• Checking, reviewing and endorsing all financial aspects of Contract Instructions / Compensation Events / Extension of Time on the portfolio.
• Making sure Auditor General audits are successfully completed.

2. GENERAL

• Any additional administration tasks that may be required from time to time.
• The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a Programme Manager.
• This list of tasks and or duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties and or responsibilities which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements of the company.

3. KEY DECISIONS THIS POSITION MAKES

• Escalate problems on projects timeously.
• Ensuring the integrity of data collected, collated, and submitted.
• Operational Decisions related to work responsibilities.
• Ensuring adherence with programme and budget.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES DELEGATED TO THIS POSITION

• Manage, develop, and sustain effective working relations with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all invoices submitted are processed timeously.

5. KEY AREAS OF COMPETENCE REQUIRED

• Knowledge of CIDB, PROCSA, Fee Scales, consultants appointments.
• Problem Solving by analysing and process information, asking probing questions.
• Communicating Information by being articulate.
• Showing resilience and remaining composed when dealing with pressure.
• Strong Processing skills by being target focused and meeting deadlines.
• Being meticulous, conscientious, and thorough.
• Following Procedures, Protocols, and Instructions.
• Behaving ethically and justly.
• Focused on output.
• Pursuing Goals by striving to achieve outstanding results, being ambitious, persists through difficulties to achieve results.

6. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Professional Registration with SACQSP.

7. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Experience in professional consulting QS firms.
• Experience in contracts (JBCC and NEC) administration and financial administration.
• Experience in Project/Programme Management is a bonus.
• Minimum experience: 3 years post registration.