Specialist: Special Projects

1 week ago

Midrand, South Africa Construction Education & Training Authority Full time

**JOB PURPOSE AND PROFILE**

Specialist: Special Projects will assist in ensuring that the objectives of the unit are met efficiently and effectively

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Drive and oversee the project implementation from the start through to completion of special infrastructure projects to ensure the completion of work on time and within budget.
- Provide a lead role in the operational, delivery and monitoring of special infrastructure projects.
- Negotiate contractors’ orders and monitor contractors’ performance in line with relevant regulatory contractor’s frameworks.
- Manage and execute special infrastructure projects and other special projects as required.
- Deliver efficient savings for the CETA by adopting a strategic supplier performance management approach and work closely with Finance Unit to control and manage expenditure.
- Ensure that proper industry techniques and processes are followed. Identify and mitigate risks.
- Prepare for internal and external audits and quality assurance reviews of the special projects.
- Communicate with the responsible parties to ensure that quality construction exceeds the
- required standards.
- Set high standards on the project to ensure that the stakeholders’ needs are efficiently met.
- Prepare internal and external reports relating to project status and progress, estimates, deliverables, and safety statistics within required timelines.
- Hold meetings with necessary stakeholders on construction projects related matters.
- Compile and provide all the required reports in terms of Governance and management’s structures. Monitor compliance with safety and building regulations and implement public safety measures. Supervise the construction project team to ensure that project work is completed on time and exceeds the customer’s requirements.
- Ensure proper and updated record-keeping of all project documents, reports and compliance certificates, including financial related information.
- Ensure achievement of set goals and targets within set timeframes.

**Minimum Qualifications and Experience**
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Project Management, or an equivalent qualification.
- Relevant NQF qualification in Project Management is an added advantage.
- Experience in construction project management as a Team Leader or supervisor in a built environment.
- 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.
- Knowledge and understanding of the design and construction processes.
- Ability to use influence and persuasion to further the SETA’s goals to internal and external stakeholders.
- Clear understanding of technical requirements for CETA DG skills projects and special infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Skills Development Act, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations is essential.
- Experience in a PSET entity or public sector environment will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Projects tools.

**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competence**
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Advanced numerical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer services skills and relationship building and management.
- Proposal and business writing skills
- Programme and Project management.
- Integrity and trustworthiness.
- Knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance and Regulatory Framework (i.e., SDA, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, General Conditions of Contracts for Construction Works and JBCC), and other related legislative and regulatory frameworks and requirements in a SETA, construction and built environment.
- Good time management and decision-making skills.
- Conflict management.
- Budget control management.
- Familiarity with major business processes.
- Consultation, facilitation, and persuasive skills.
- A valid driver’s license is necessary.

**REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**

**PLEASE NOTE**

The CETA reserves the right to cancel this advert, and / or not to appoint.

**Closing date: 18 **March 2024 at 23h59**.

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