Project Director

2 days ago

Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Thusa Batho Labour Solutions Full time
Job Title: Project Leader

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Leader to spearhead the implementation of their High Speed Rail Project in South Africa. As the Project Leader, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and overseeing the Project Management Office (PMO) ensuring the successful delivery of this ambitious and high-impact initiative.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Management
    • Approach National Treasury for approvals and ensure alignment with government objectives.
    • Coordinate engagement between various stakeholders relevant to the project.
    • Develop a project plan to operationalise the unit's strategic performance targets.
    • Align Programme plans and strategies with key stakeholder strategic performance targets.
    • Manage the process for undertaking feasibility studies and monitoring project implementation.
  • Establish and Manage Governance Structures
    • Establish support structures to ensure streamlined delivery of the Project.
    • Produce an implementation roadmap with prioritised initiatives, activities, and deliverables for implementation.
    • Consult with relevant public sector bodies to identify areas of mandate alignment.
    • Establish processes to ensure full end-to-end coordination between all involved parties.
  • Project Management
    • Establish and enhance systems to implement and manage a range of activities within the Programme and project managers simultaneously.
    • Establish a coordinated communication system for all active projects.
    • Develop and implement a project risk management framework.
    • Recognize key project constraints facing the projects and coordinate the successful resolution of challenges.
    • Develop and manage the implementation of project plans.
    • Oversee project teams, including internal and external stakeholders and participants.
    • Drive and manage project technical meetings.
    • Manage and monitor the implementation of a project communication plan.
    • Manage the project budgets and monitor variances.
    • Draft and manage project reporting.
  • Programme Planning
    • Manage the programme/project budgeting and cash flows.
    • Manage the liaison with programme/project-related stakeholders.
    • Manage the development of programme/project roles and resourcing plans.
    • Manage the allocation of resources (both internal and external) and required outputs.
    • Manage the development of programme/project plans.
  • Project Funding Management
    • Develop project/programme budgets in line with agreed feasibilities, available funding, and project/operational planning.
    • Monitor project expenditure against budgets and project deliverables. Address any project budget variances.
    • Monitor the project funding progress.
    • Identify and address project funding challenges.
  • Project-Related Procurement
    • Manage the development of appropriate TORs for project-related procurement.
    • Evaluate proposals and appoint relevant service providers to facilitate project-related delivery.
  • People Management
    • Select, assign, lead, and manage people.
    • Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives through implementation of the performance management system.
    • Build and manage relationships with staff members.
    • Manage and support staff development.
    • Develop and manage the implementation of succession plans for key individuals and critical positions.
    • Stakeholder Relations and Management
      • Participate in various meetings (internal and external forums, objectors, etc.) and provide comments/opinions on matters affecting or concerning the functionality and successful implementation of the HSR implementation.
      • Collaborate with external departments/professionals on issues related to land use planning, NEMA requirements, built environment requirements, and industry best practices.
      • Attend meetings with project managers, developers, service providers, and/or contractors, attorneys, and other key stakeholders.
      • Identify key community stakeholders, including but not limited to, non-government organizations, business forums, residents associations, etc., through literature reviews, networking, community canvassing, and client liaison.
      • Identify effective communication channels and establish contact with leaders in the community regarding the objectives of the project.
    Requirements
    • Degree in Transport Economics/Project Management/Business Administration.
    • Registered with relevant professional body.
    • At least 12 years of experience in project management of large-scale built environment projects and/or infrastructure development projects is required.
    • At least 5 years of experience in a development management and development contract management is required.
    • At least 5 years of experience in the rail or transport sector will be an added advantage.
    • Proficiency in MS Project is mandatory.
    • Must have knowledge of Contract Management (NEC/GCC/FIDIC/JBCC).
    • Insight into the InterGovernmental Relations environment and government planning framework and Infrastructure deliveries will be an added advantage.
    • Communication, Leadership, negotiation, and conflict management skills.

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