Manager : Strategic Partnerships And Stakeholder Relations

Construction Education & Training Authority; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training authority in construction in South Africa is seeking an experienced individual to drive stakeholder mobilization and manage partnerships for skills development in the construction sector. The role requires substantial strategic thinking and communication skills, alongside experience in project management. Ideal candidates have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, and must possess strong analytical, report writing, and stakeholder management abilities. The position offers a competitive salary package and presents an opportunity to influence skills development in the industry.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years in construction project management or team leadership.
• Registration with the SACPMP or relevant professional body is essential.
• Knowledge of Quality systems applicable to construction projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead the mobilisation of industry stakeholders.
• Oversee monitoring of learner throughput and employment goals.
• Prepare regular reports on compliance status.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

Honours degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Masters degree in Built environment or corporate strategy

Tools

MS Projects

Job description

Purpose of this Role The role includes driving stakeholder mobilisation managing the development of strategic relations and partnerships and facilitating collaboration for skills development initiatives across the construction / built environment sector.

This position requires high-level strategic thinking engagement with industry experts and comprehensive reporting to the CEO and Board Committees.

Job Responsibilities Develop an operational plan aligned with the Stakeholder Relations and Chambers Strategy and CETA Strategic Plans.

Strategically lead the mobilisation of industry stakeholders for skills collaboration.

Oversee efforts to ensure balanced representation in all chamber industries.

Approve and submit comprehensive sub-sector reports and data to inform the skills planning of the CETA.

Lead industry engagement to identify specific skills development needs in each sub-sector.

Oversee and promote industry applications for discretionary grants during open funding windows.

Build partnerships with workplaces and assessment centers to expand learning programs reach for the CETA.

Oversee monitoring of learner throughput and ensure alignment with employment goals in the sector.

Initiate partnerships with industry experts and stakeholders and manage relationships and contracts with identified partners and service providers.

Facilitate and maintain effective stakeholder and business relationships through appropriate relationship-building networking and reporting activities.

Represent the organisation to stakeholders associates and partners and maintain professional effective and amicable relationships to ensure that CETAs interests are upheld.

Liaise regularly with all third parties and ensure that business relationships are maintained.

Ensure all Stakeholder Relations and Chambers activities adhere to relevant legal regulatory and industry standards.

Prepare and submit regular Stakeholder Relations and Chambers reports on compliance status highlighting any potential risks or areas of non-compliance to CEO.

Provide a lead role in the operational delivery and monitoring of contracts and provider performance on special projects and strategic partnerships.

Collaborate with Special Projects for implementation of MOUs / MOAPs for skills and capacity impact.

Prepare for internal and external audits and quality assurance reviews of the strategic partnerships.

Prepare internal and external reports relating to project status and progress estimates deliverables and safety statistics within required timelines.

Compile and provide all the required reports in terms of Governance and managements structures.

Ensure proper and updated record-keeping of all project documents reports and compliance certificates including financial related information.

Ensure that all MOUs and MOAP derive the desired outcomes benefits and impact envisaged on entering to such.

Coordinate Relationship Management Teams.

Perform regular assessments and impact the current MOUs are making against strategic outcomes.

Track all achievements and skills impact derived from the CETA and partners MOUs to date and appraise the CEO and prepared reports on the same to the Accounting Authority or its designated Committee(s) in this regard.

Other general responsibilities attached to this role Implement and oversee corrective action to address audit findings and recommendations.

Identify and develop strategies to optimise key stakeholder relationships implement those strategies in building sustainable and resilient relationships.

Monitor and manage staff performance within the division in compliance with the CETA Performance Management policy and processes.

This includes coaching and mentoring staff and interns.

Develop a comprehensive system for reporting weekly monthly quarterly and on annual basis.

Establish processes and routines that ensure the CEOs and Accounting Authoritys decisions are implemented.

Perform any other relevant duties as directed by the CEO and / or the supervisor.

Specific Deliverables Expected Credible and up to date Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholders Registers.

Strategic Partnerships and Chambers Progress reports.

Business units Service Standards and Business Scorecard aligned to overall CETA scorecards APP SLA Strategic Plans etc.

All risk compliance and governance reports for the Special Projects unit.

Business units budgets spending progress reports.

Requirements ... (general overview of application requirements) Desired Skills Experience Competencies and Attributes Honours degree in Civil Engineering Construction Project Management Urban / Town / Regional Planning or equivalent NQF 8 qualifications.

Masters degree in the Built environment or business / corporate strategy studies is an added advantage.

5 years experience in construction project management and / or as a Team Leader or supervisor.

Registration with the SACPMP other relevant Councils within the CBE or equivalent professional body is essential.

Knowledge of Quality systems applicable to construction related projects is essential.

Experience in a PSET entity or public sector environment will be an added advantage.

Proficiency in MS Projects tools report writing and presentation skills.

Knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance and Regulatory Framework (i.e. SDA PFMA National Treasury Regulations etc.) and other related legislative and regulatory frameworks and requirements in a SETA construction and built environment.

Advanced numerical conceptual and critical thinking skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Risk management awareness and application of same; and budget control management.

A valid drivers license is necessary.

Attributes necessary to succeed in this Management role Self-discipline and motivated team player.

Good time management and decision-making skills.

Ability to apply management skills at a strategic level in the context of project management.

Superior analytical and critical thinking skills.

Ability to motivate others and diplomacy skills.

Emotionally intelligent and communicates well across all levels.

Ethical consciousness and conduct in all dealings with the matters of CETA.

Analytical and pay attention to detail plus data analytical.

Strategic thinker and problem-solver.

Value-adding advisor to the processes of the organisation.

Remuneration and Benefits Remuneration for this role is a market related package per annum in line with the CETA Remuneration Policy and the applicable salary scales.

A competitive package may be negotiated with best candidates.

Application Process Interested applicants should send an application letter together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the vacancy / position title reference number in the subject line and copies of academic qualifications and professional institutes membership certificates and names of three contactable referees via e-mail to not later than 5 days before closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to vetting and assessment process by the CETA; with the successful candidates subjected to security vetting.

CETA will not consider any late applications.

The CETA reserves the right to cancel this advert and / or not to appoint within 4 weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

Preference will be given to applicants who are still far from normal retirement age from closing date; in line with preferred CETA succession planning principles.

Closing date : 28 August

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EEO Statement CETA is committed to providing equal opportunities.

It is our intention to promote representativity (race gender disability) in the organisation through filling of this position and candidates whose appointment will promote representativity will receive preference.

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