Project Director-Gas

The closing date is on 03/12/2025. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Operating Division: Transnet PipelinesEmployee Group: PermanentDepartment: C & SP Gas Project, DNRLocation: Durban CentralReporting To: GM: Capital & Strategic Projects, RD & CGrade: CReference: req3774 Position Purpose The PD Gas, reporting to the General Manager, Capital & Strategic Projects, R&D and CI (GM C&SP), is accountable for ensuring the efficient and effective further development and translation of the gas business strategy from Transnet Group Strategy and delivery of studies/ projects that form part of the gas programme by Transnet Pipelines (TPL). The PD Gas has the overall accountability for the scope, cost, schedule and quality management of all the study phases of gas business developments and any consequently approved gas projects that are implemented. Position Outputs Ensure sound capital investment programme planning, execution and management in line with the gas business priorities and aligned with Group and TPL gas strategy. Ensure that for the gas business an integrated, planned and co-ordinated approach is established for capital and strategic projects focused on gas to enable operations to achieve medium to long term business targets and objectives. Is to provide routine and regular feedback to the Project Sponsor(s), the GM C&SP and the gas business team on progress, issues and areas of concern. Is to be a hands-on senior/ executive manager with significant experience in gas projects development and execution. As such, he will participate in project related activities, as necessary, during the studies and projects and will be familiar with all aspects of the gas business projects set up, governance, controls and implementation. Has the delegated authority to make decisions and co-ordinate overall needs and direction related to the gas business in liaison with the GM C&SP. Will review the progress of studies/ project regularly with the GM C&SP and the gas business project team as necessary. Provides senior level support, advice and guidance to the gas business project team; and will assist with the resolution of major issues, problems and policy conflicts; removes project obstacles that require high level intervention. Will be active in reviewing the scope to ensure it meets his customer needs; endorses scope changes for CPOT approval, signs off major deliverables; and signs off on project approvals to proceed to each succeeding project phase as per the PLP process. Fulfils the role of direct liaison officer with TPL Customers and Stakeholders and supports the GM C&SP in terms of Public Regulatory & Government interactions related to the gas business. The PD Gas is to use his/her extensive knowledge of the gas design and operations business (especially LNG) to develop a roadmap of Transnet Group’s Gas Strategy translation into a more well defined TPL Gas Strategy and implementation plan. The gas strategy includes for current gas business MRG and future business eg. LNG, Hydrogen and Green Energy. Ensure that the study/ project governance structures eg Sponsor appointment, MANCO, STEERCO are put in place under the Sponsor’s stewardship and endorsed by the GM C&SP and executed safely and in compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, standing instructions and safe working procedures. Develop an appropriate organisation structure for set up of the gas business and execution of the project, identify functions necessary, and select appropriately experienced and competent personnel for specific positions and delegate responsibilities. Identify part-time team members in conjunction with other functional GMs. Ensure that the set up conforms to the requirements of the PMO and is approved by the GM C&SP. Key stakeholders in the PMO are the GM C&SP and the Senior Manager Project Controls. Establish specific procedures relevant to gas business set up and project implementation of each phase and arrange preparation of the Project Charter and Project Execution Plan (PEP). Identify and apply gas business best practices in line with ones DoA. Identify investment risks, apply lessons learned on projects, implement risk mitigation actions and initiatives. Identify and ensure that the studies/ projects are executed safely and in compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, standing instructions and working procedures. Set study/ project goals and objectives, identify priorities, clearly communicate these to team members and appropriate other parties, and provide leadership in their implementation. Motivate, ensure commitment and build a results oriented team focused on achieving viable and cost effective outcomes for Transnet. Direct, control and manage through project personnel all aspects of the studies including any in-house engineering, procurement, interfaces, administration functions and all external work undertaken by contractors and consultants throughout the study design phases. Overview and ensure that work and progress on the studies and projects will satisfy the Sponsor(s) and TPL EXCO expectations. Maintain a relationship with clients at an executive level. Maintain and display clear “ownership” and accountability for delivery of studies and projects’ business outcomes. Establish specific policies / procedures relevant to project execution and arrange preparation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP). Ensure initiation and execution of the work is in accordance with the PEP, such that completion of the study/ project is achieved by the authorised completion date, within the authorised budget and equals or exceeds the expected quality. Ensure that all communication channels are effectively operating amongst project team members and other functions and that co-ordination and co-operation between disciplines is occurring. Lead the Co-ordination of the development of a study/ project budget derived from the initial or proposal budget and a corresponding study/ project implementation schedule. Conduct monthly project progress and cost estimate review meetings. Responsible forising decisions with key stakeholders regarding short term/ long terms and capital versus operating cost trade-offs for the gas business. Ensure the final forecast estimate to completion is updated and maintained and that EXCO is briefed monthly of the forecast final costs. Monitor and measure the work being executed regularly against schedule, milestone deliverables and study/ capital expenditure budgets. Recommend and implement corrective strategies where needed to best meet Transnet’s overall study/ project objectives. Transition the study into the project’s execution phase (if it passes gate reviews, business case approval and capital allocation sanctions). Develop and implement plans for the future running of the gas business. Set the projects goals and business objectives, including scope, cost, time safety, start-up and risk, etc. Ensure adherence to the project’s authorised Scope of Work, monitor scope status and advise the client accordingly. Define and delegate the study/ project’s roles and assign levels of approval and authority in accordance with Transnet’s Delegation of Authority (DoA). Develops the operating and maintenance strategies, commissioning/ project handover based on owner’s team input if the project progresses to the execution and construction phase. Achieve the LTI and injury/incident frequency rate targets as included in the PEP for the study/ project as a whole through demonstrating personal commitment to safety and by implementing systems both in the office and on site (if project progresses to FEL3 and execution) to promote safety awareness and create a “safety first” culture. Fulfil statutory obligations as Safety Administrator for areas of responsibility. Be responsible for communication with the client, particularly as regards requests for changes and modifications. Ensure contractual commitments regarding deliverables are met. Engage in all decision making about the study/ project’s implementation that is not delegated to subordinate project management. Review and approve the monthly study/ project progress report prepared for the client and/ or for distribution to other parties. Provide inputs in writing and submission of Business Cases for approval by CAPIC at TPL or FIC at Group level. Control the project’s capital if it progresses to feasibility (FEL3) and maintains strict controls on variations and contingency. Manages and recommends changes to FFCs and PCNs on PEPs, other than originally stated. Responsible for developing and concluding decisions with the client/ sponsor about the gas business short term and medium term goals and objectives. Sign third party procurement contracts within the approved delegated framework limits as the Client. Manage suppliers, service providers and contracts in terms of performance against project contracts and SLAs. Participate and attend Procurement Committee meetings and attend bid clarification meetings. Lead, coach and mentor by supporting staff development and skills transfer especially in terms of gas business knowledge and practices. Qualifications and Experience Mandatory; BSc Eng / B Eng / BSc Honours Construction Management or equivalent Professional Registration as PrCPM in terms of SACPCMP requirements. Advantageous: Masters/ Bachelors in management related disciplines i.e. MBA, MBL, MSc Project Management, BCom is preferred. Professional Registration as Pr Eng in terms of ECSA is preferred. PMP Certification/ equivalent is preferred. Experience: At least 12 years total experience preferably in the hydrocarbon/ petrochemical sectors of which a minimum of 8 years should be in a Senior Project Management position that meets PrCPM registration and a minimum of 4 years Technical experience within the Gas industry. Driver licence code B or 8. Competencies Knowledge and Skills required: Change Agent, Business Planning, Financial Modelling, Facilitation Skills, Presentation Skills, Report Writing, Coaching Skills, Desktop Skills (Microsoft Office), SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk & Quality Management). Procurement and Contracts (NEC3, etc.) inclusive of EPCm and construction contractors. Leadership Competencies (Anchoring, Leading & Managing). Requirement of trust and honesty in handling of finances, Time Management, Budget Control, Travel as required by the business. Equity Statement Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division. #J-18808-Ljbffr