Pietermaritzburg: Project Manager

Minimum Job Requirements: Engineering Degree or equivalent (Mechanical background preferred). Must have experience on large-scale projects, essential. Knowledge of industry standard contract forms. APMP Certificate in Project Management (or equivalent). NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & and/or Construction Safety (or equivalent). Detailed knowledge of capital process and system. Proven experience in project management and delivery. Plan, lead and manage capital investment projects, ensuring successful delivery. Ability/credibility to influence at the most senior levels, as well as work across a range of cultures & work levels. Business focus and understanding Operational credibility. Ability to build relationships, and partner with businesses. Key Culture Attributes: Demonstrates the importance of safety, quality & teamwork. Strong team leadership capabilities. Key Performance Areas: Ownership of project(s) business case and ensuring that the associated financial integrity is robust and aligned with the business strategic plan. Contract development and execution for 3rd parties to deliver turnkey installations, including the management of external contractors engaged to support project delivery. Exploring that all possible options for projects are rigorously analysed such that the alternatives are well understood. Selection and appointment of appropriate project teams, including 3rd parties. Lead, develop and motivate project teams for the lifecycle of the project. Development and management of a robust project schedule based on the stage-gate process to facilitate effective financial and commercial project management which creates and levers business value. Manage the adherence to corporate project governance procedures and processes to ensure that the appropriate management controls are in place and that projects are delivered according to plan. Ensuring that an appropriate risk management process is applied to guarantee that foreseeable significant risks are identified and managed. Implementation of an appropriate quality management system to ensure that all project outputs meet the key stakeholder requirements. Provide health and safety (H&S) leadership for the project team(s) and assume responsibility for all aspects of H&S associated with the project(s).