Manager: Special Projects and Infrastructure

**Purpose of this Role**

In line with the prescripts of the NPSET Plan, the CETA is committed to the development of skills infrastructure in rural and township areas within South Africa; and to fund Special Projects linked with Discretionary Grant (DG) windows; as well as funding projects linked to Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP). The Office of the CEO is responsible for monitoring and managing the CETA special projects, including the construction of skills development centre, DG and ERRP projects, etc.

The role will ensure project implementation on track in line with project plans; monitoring, evaluation and reporting of milestones timeously; and that effectiveness of infrastructure projects is regularly evaluated.

**Responsibilities**:

- Drive and oversee the project implementation of special infrastructure projects to ensure completion of work on time and within budgets.
- 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 infrastructure projects risks.
- Prepare for internal and external audits and quality assurance reviews of the infrastructure related 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.
- 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
- Negotiate agreement terms and budgets, manage construction contract drafts, bid on projects, and obtain permits to analyse and mitigate risks.
- Work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment to plan and coordinate all aspects of the building process from hiring contractors to working with engineers, architects, and vendors.
- Contribute and enhance the work and role of the infrastructure Project Steering Committees.
- Manage the budget for the project and achieve and/or exceed the project financial targets.
- Supervise the construction project team to ensure that project work is completed on time and exceed the customer’s requirements.
- Lead the special project team to achieve set goals and targets within set timeframes.

**Other general responsibilities attached to this role**
- Implement and oversee corrective action to address audit findings and recommendations as reported in assisting CETA achieve its turnaround strategy.
- Identify and develop strategies to optimise key stakeholder relationships, implement those strategies in building sustainable and resilient relationships.
- To develop a comprehensive reporting system for the unit that considers all operational aspects and report such on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and on annual basis.
- To provide regular management reports for governance and executive management reporting processes.
- Establish processes and routines that ensure the CEO’s and Accounting Authority’s decisions are followed up and to contribute / support the implementation of such decisions.
- Perform any other relevant duties as directed by the CEO.

**Specific Deliverables Expected**
- Credible and up to date Special Projects and Infrastructure Projects Registers.
- Projects Monitoring and Evaluation reports - monthly and quarterly.
- Business unit’s Service Standards and Business Scorecard aligned to overall CETA scorecards, APP, SLA, Strategic Plans, etc.
- All risk, compliance and governance reports for the Special Projects unit.
- Business unit’s budgets spending progress reports.

**Desired Skills, Experience, Competencies and Attributes**
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Project Management, Urban / Town / Regional Planning or equivalent qualification. Relevant NQF qualification in Project Management is key.
- 5 years’ experience in construction project management and / or as a Team Leader or supervisor in a built environment.
- Registration with the SACPMP, ot