Job Description
About the Role
Our client in the Engineering and Construction industry is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join their team in Lesotho, Maseru. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading large, multi-disciplined civil infrastructure projects with a capital value not less than $100 million.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate critical and controversial issues with top level engineers/scientists and officers of other organizations
- Take responsibility for an important segment of very extensive and highly diversified engineering/scientific programs critical to our clients objectives
- Decide the kind and extent of engineering/scientific and related programs needed for accomplishing program objectives
- Plan and organize facilities and programs
- Interpret results
- Supervise several subordinate supervisors or team leaders, some of whom are at level VII or VIII
- Formulate and guide the attack on problems of exceptional difficulty and marked importance to Client
- Perform advisory and consulting work for Client as a recognized authority for broad program management areas or in an intensely specialized area of considerable importance
Requirements
- Internationally recognized undergraduate degree in Civil engineering with an advanced degree preferred
- Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered/registered required. PMP certification is preferred
- Served as a Program Manager on at least 1-2 large, multi-disciplined civil infrastructure programs with capital value not less than $100 million. Consideration will be given for Senior Project Manager Position for projects with capital works value over $100 million.
- At least 15-20 years of extensive international project management experience, leading large, multi-sector, multi-cultural teams of experts in the planning, design, and construction of medium to large scale civil infrastructure projects
- Experience with water conveyance including large diameter tunnels, reservoirs, pump stations, dams, hydroelectric facilities, in accordance with international standards, and constructed by international-scale civil works contractors preferred.
- Within the last 15 years, served as the “ENGINEER” for at least three large civil infrastructure projects of significant complexity, implemented under the FIDIC Conditions of Contract with a capital works value of not less than $50 million.
Salary & Benefits
R 1.7 to R 2.1 million p.a
Preferred Qualifications
- Advance degree from internationally recognized university
- PMP Certified
- Experience with procurement/tendering, claims management and contract management (FIDIC)
- Experience in Africa
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About Civil Engineering Jobs in South Africa
In South Africa, the civil engineering field is a vital component of the country’s infrastructure development, with numerous industries and sectors relying on skilled professionals to design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure projects. Typically, this field has remained relatively stable in terms of job demand, driven by ongoing investment in transportation, water management, and other critical services.
When it comes to salaries for civil engineering positions in South Africa, broad ranges can be expected, with variation dependent on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Generally, junior roles within this field may earn around R400 000 to R600 000 per annum, while senior professionals can expect earnings ranging from R800 000 to R1 500 000 or more, depending on the specific job requirements and the level of responsibility.
Civil engineers in South Africa typically possess a range of key skills, including proficiency in software applications such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, and SketchUp; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication and project management skills; and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams. Other common skills include experience with building information modelling (BIM), construction management, and environmental sustainability.
Civil engineers can be found working across a variety of industry sectors, including infrastructure development, mining, manufacturing, and energy. Commonly, these professionals are employed by companies operating in the financial services sector, technology industry, or manufacturing sector, although opportunities also exist in government departments and public-private partnerships.
Career progression for civil engineers is often tied to their experience, professional certification, and continuing education. Typically, junior engineers may start as graduates or entry-level specialists, while senior roles involve more responsibility and leadership positions, such as project managers or technical directors. Throughout their careers, civil engineers can also pursue further development opportunities through online courses, workshops, and industry conferences, helping them stay current with the latest technologies and best practices in the field.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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