Assistant Project Manager (M1)

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project:

As the Cape Town region continues its development within various building and infrastructure development opportunities, we are expanding. We are searching for an assistant project manager to work within our Cape Town, South Africa, regional office team in this next exciting period of growth.

In the next year and beyond, we will be supporting our regional clients to deliver on exciting residential and commercial building developments, infrastructure development, and feasibility and advisory services.

Our innovative, digital-solutions-oriented approach ensures high value to our clients and an exciting work environment for our team. These include:

• Project Management Information Systems strategies (BIM360, ACC, Smartsheet, Aconex, MS Project and similar)
• Data Analytics-Driven Insights (Power Platforms, Power BI)
• Geospatial Analysis (ArcGIS Pro)
• Project-Specific Process Development (Visio)
• Scenario- and Financial-Based Modelling

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will promote Mace's value of safety first, and actively engage in relevant business and statutory health, safety, and wellbeing standards and activities at all stages of the project.
• You will be aware of local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the well-being of the people in your team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will ensure quality systems are suitably managed in line with service excellence.
• You will support delivery from project inception/brief through design development and planning, contractor procurement, and the construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of project managers and senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will develop your knowledge of project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges, and mitigations.
• You will support the long-term development of your function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will develop effective relationships with design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
• You will actively network and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre, and knowledge hub.
• You will manage parts of projects independently, with oversight from other project managers.

You’ll need to have:

• Right to work in South Africa.
• Evidence to showcase competency in project programme tools, procurement and contract administration, analytical reporting and presenting, and analytical modelling (financial- or scenario-based modelling).

You’ll also have:

• Membership in ECSA, SACPCMP, PMP or equivalent demonstrable professional development.
• Basic experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the civil infrastructure and/or smart utilities management sector.
• A developing knowledge of commercial and financial considerations.
• Experience of developing and forming relationships with other stakeholders within projects.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
• Candidates with civil design backgrounds, especially in water infrastructure or utilities, will be highly regarded.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.