Function Manager

Division: Power and Energy

Location: Randburg
- Johannesburg

REPORTS TO

Function General Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for project acquisition (winning work), project management, financial management, delivery, and technical execution of transmission & distribution projects including the management of staff within the group to ensure full utilization and achievement of milestones in the Johannesburg.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Market development and proactive approach in developing work in Transmission & Distribution markets and being aware of what projects are likely to come up from clients - generating repeat business.- Develop business strategies for the function in the Gauteng in conjunction with the Functional Group’s Business Plan and objectives.- Develop and maintain existing key client relationships, maintain client satisfaction.- Submission of EOIs and Proposals in line with the Instrument of Delegation and provide input into large infrastructure pursuits as required.- Win and deliver projects for the function with assistance of the national Power and Energy team.- Ensure projects within the function are completed on time and on budget.- Ensure appropriate technical standards, and Quality Assurance Management System requirements are maintained on projects and proposals.- Review and approval of all functional deliverables for internal and external issue.- Development of staff, including keeping staff informed, providing suitable training, suitable opportunities, planning career paths, maintaining professional ethics and professional standards of behavior.- Ensure documentation, reporting and communication is to the required quality.- Manage or be part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver project milestones.- Mentor and challenge graduates. Develop career path to specifically leading to Professional Registration for staff.- Maintain professional development and remain abreast of advances in chosen technical field.- Offer clients technical innovative solutions.- Participate as a technical resource in projects outside the region and support other regions at a management level as and when required.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS- Development of key client base- Project delivery - achieving milestones- Driving technical excellence and innovation- New work won- Staff utilization- Cost effectiveness of projects and ability to work to financial budgets and targets- Integration into the National Power and Energy team- Understanding of operational and project contractual arrangements- Building cohesive, results-oriented teams for project delivery- Implementation of project management and company procedures- Quality of reports and project output

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE- Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college- Minimum 15 years of practical experience- Professional Engineer ECSA registration Pr Eng/Tech Eng- Technical leadership skills in Transmission & Distribution systems designs- Project Management skills and experience in Transmission & Distribution projects- Maintaining a consistent and manageable workload- Develop and maintain key client relationships- Assist in development of Functional staff- Ensuring all projects are adequately resourced in terms of capabilities and specialists- Experience in design using appropriate software, documentation, and delivery of major projects- Experience in management of large electrical design and supervision projects involving teams of project staff- Experience in Government standards, codes and documentation- Knowledge of web-based project cost control and financial systems (e.g., BST)

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