Project Manager Level 2

Amatola Water; East London; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water infrastructure company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to oversee large-scale water projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of engineering experience, including 8 years in project management. Key responsibilities include managing project approvals, developing tender specifications, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential, along with a thorough understanding of the water industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering.
• 8 years of project management experience in water-related projects.
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project charter and contract approvals.
• Develop specifications for tender documents.
• Monitor project construction phases for compliance with specifications.
• Prepare regular progress reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure all projects adhere to environmental regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Water Infrastructure

Contract Management

Environmental Knowledge

OHS Act Knowledge

Computer Literacy

Leadership

Job description

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 10 years experience in the civil engineering field.
• 8 years Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level water related projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary and multi projects.
• Experience in water infrastructure environment is a requirement.

Key Outputs:

Reporting to the PMU Manager, the employee will:

• Manage the approval process of the project charter and contract
• Develop tender document specifications
• Liaise with Supply Chain Management (SCM) with regard to the publication of tender documents
• Initiate and Manage Feasibility studies to ensure high accuracy and transparency during the adjudication of the results
• Co-ordinate project needs with the Infrastructure Development Plan
• Initiate and monitor GIS inputs for all feasibility studies
• Costing and budgeting of projects to ensure that adequate funding is available for construction
• Study feasibility reports carefully and make detailed recommendations regarding accuracy and quality of work done by consultants
• Prepare internal costing of projects
• Project manage all construction phases of the project to ensure that construction is correct and to specification are and to ensure that corrections can be made timeously
• Confirm that construction is in line with the initial goal of the project
• Prepare a quality control plan
• Attend all technical and progress meetings
• Manage consultant activity
• Prepare regular progress reports for the CEO and Department of Water and Sanitation
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to ensure that Amatola Waters projects adhere to the regulations of the relevant Acts
• Identify projects and actions, which may damage the environment
• Know and understand the National Environmental Management Act
• Confirm that projects conform to the environmental legislation
• Management to ensure that resources are used according to maximum potential
• Management of technical staff per project basis
• Co-ordinate projects with other role-players
• Check staff timesheets for accuracy

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of OHS Act
• Knowledge of Environmental Act
• Contract Management Standards: GCC 2000
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Processes
• Knowledge of PFMA
• Good overall knowledge of the water industry
• Computer Literacy
• Valid unendorsed drivers license

EE Target - Coloured / Indian Female