Programme Manager Technical Services Office (60 Months)

Talentcru; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization is seeking a technical services manager for infrastructure projects in Johannesburg. The role involves overseeing project lifecycles, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring timely delivery within budgetary constraints. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience in public and private sector infrastructure and hold a relevant postgraduate qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in infrastructure project planning, implementation, and delivery.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at management level.
• Registration with a Professional Body.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Develop business cases and project implementation plans.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate / NQF level 8 qualification in the Built Environment

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This role entails the provision of technical services to project owners regarding the planning, preparation and implementation of priority public infrastructure projects.

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of infrastructure projects and programmes, from initial design and planning through construction and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, often coordinating multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

The envisaged priority infrastructure projects cut across spheres of government and also public entities.

This will be done under one of ISAâ€TMs key programmes of Technical Services Office that is aimed at building scale and impact through effective implementation of infrastructure projects and programmes which drive the delivery of public infrastructure.

Objectives Project planning and management – development of business cases / project implementation plans etc.

Technical oversight on projects.

Strong strategic vision and thought leadership in the field of Technical Infrastructure Services best practice.

Apply innovative technical mechanism for public infrastructure delivery in various sectors.

Apply strategic public infrastructure delivery mechanisms for all three spheres of government.

Apply infrastructure delivery mechanisms that provide additional technical capacity to government.

Manage a multi-disciplinary team of built environment specialist.

Build relationships and collaborations with key stakeholders in the infrastructure planning and delivery space.

Foster key partnerships with local international stakeholders in the field of infrastructure trends.

Formal Qualification / Degree Any of the following qualifications : Postgraduate / NQF level 8 related qualification in the Built Environment.

Work Experience Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in infrastructure project planning, implementation, and delivery in both public and private sectors.

Additional Advantage : Minimum of 3 yearsâ€TM experience working at a management level.

Registration with a Professional Body Registration with a statutory body or legally recognized association.

Job Related Knowledge (knowledge of systems, processes, regulations or law) International best practice in infrastructure planning delivery.

Relevant Legislation and Frameworks such as PFMA, FIPDM, IDMS, 5 Case Model.

Communication Relationship Building.

Continuous Learning Adaptability.

Expert knowledge of the built environment professions and duties.

Promote good teamwork, with an ability to work in and across matrix structures, and guide others with vast knowledge of the construction industry.

Job-Related Skills Ability to build and manage relationships Good written and verbal communication skills Excellent scheduling and time management skills Good analytical skills Good technical skills Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external stakeholders Good technical understanding of financial concepts Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure Ability to delegate responsibly Solutions oriented Good presentation skills Proficiency in MS Office : Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Team Competency Profile (Behavioural) Communication Skills Relationship Building Adaptability Innovation Problem Solving Attention to Detail Teamwork Organizational Skills Resilience Ethical Conduct Continuous Learning Competency Profile (Technical) Ability to build and manage relationships Good written and verbal communication skills Excellent scheduling and time management skills Good analytical skills Good technical skills Ability to liaise and engage with both internal and external stakeholders Good technical understanding of financial concepts Ability to multitask and thrive under work pressure Ability to delegate responsibly Solutions oriented Good presentation skills Proficiency in MS Office : Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams