SANRAL Vacancies

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1. Programme Manager
2. Chief Information Officer

Programme Manager

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Programme Manager: N2 Wild Coast Road interacts with may levels of executives and staff and is expected to oversee the Government’s SIP 3 program for the N2 Wild Coast Road; coordinates and manages the various phases in conjunction with the project managers from design to project close out to ensure the achievement of overall programme objectives.  The successful candidate will be expected to lead, guide, and assist the project managers and multi-disciplinary project teams to manage the project deliverables, including financial, technical, and socio-economic aspects.  They will be expected to ensure project management in respect of specific norms and standards, according to relevant legislation, the efficient management of resources, time and budgets associated with projects under the N2 Wild Coast Road.  They will have to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with external stakeholders and to ensure required business results.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a B Eng. or B Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in planning, design, program, project and contract management of major road and bridge works.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer
• Registration with SACPCMP as either Pr CPM or Pr CM will be an added advantage.
• At least five years’ experience in projects exceeding R250 million.

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

The successful candidate will be able to effectively demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications, as well as the FIDIC Suite of General Conditions of Contract and relevant legislation. The ability to demonstrate attention to detail and sound engineering and project management judgement and work well under pressure.
• Extensive experience in the planning, design, and construction of road infrastructure projects.
• Extensive programme and project management experience.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications and relevant legislation, with emphasis of OHS Regulations and Environmental.
• The ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders including the community, business, governmental, political, and traditional stakeholders as well as the media.
• To effectively drive transformation agenda across regional programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills.

KEY FUNCTIONAL AREAS:

• Plan, monitor and control programme cost, schedule, performance, scope, integration, risk, procurement, stakeholder management, and communications.
• Develop and compile program documents for communication with stakeholders.
• Direct the work of N2 Wild Coast project managers.
• Review and update program progress and recommend support strategies as required.
• Adapt emerging best practices and technologies for program and project management.
• Conduct extensive liaison with and reporting to various stakeholder groups including provincial, local, traditional, special interest groups and business stakeholders linked to the N2 Wild Coast Road.
• Manage and/or coordinate the Environmental project management, biodiversity off-set project and environmental compliance.
• Manage risk and assist in conflict resolution within the programme.
• Prepare regular program progress reports to internal and external stakeholders as and when required.
• May serve as liaison between industry and professional associations on programme related matters.

PLANNING AND DESIGN

• Prioritizing of projects based on data from N2 Wild Coast Road studies and SIP4 program in coordination with other strategic partners.
• Oversee and evaluate the design for the various N2 Wild Coast Road work packages in conjunction with the assigned project managers.
• Study and evaluate design reports to ensure uniformity and compliance with SANRAL’s minimum standards.
• Monitor and track expenditure against annual and overall budgets.

PROGRAMME AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Monitor and consolidate the Procurement Plan for the various N2 Wild Coast Road works packages to ensure:
  • Adherence to overall programme schedule
  • Timely procurement processes
  • Resource allocation and approvals
  •  Financial performance to ensure the project remains within budget.
• Manage and oversee the construction phase of the various N2 Wild Coast Road work packages.
• Track the baseline program and recommend corrective mitigation measures as appropriate.
• Prepare and monitor the annual and monthly expenditure for the overall programme and for each project.
• Oversee the approval payment certificates and reconciliation against programme budget.
• Oversee the management of all contractual claims and disputes on the N2 Wild Coast Road.
• Understand the Claims process and ensure that Notices, Claims and Engineer’s Determinations are reported to the Chair of the Claims Committee.
• Coordinate submissions, responses, and presentations to the Dispute Adjudication Board
• Monitor transformation targets in terms of targets on construction projects.
• Identify/manage community development projects.
• Maintain good corporative governance in terms of risks and audits requirements on projects.
• Attend project related meetings and site inspections.
• Ensure queries are attended to timeously.

SPECIALIST SUPPORT

• Heads up and/or actively participates in activities of a relevant technical cluster.
• Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.
• Pursue research and best practice.
• Involved with development and improvement of specifications for SANRAL.
• Reviewing of Regional Memoranda and contract documentation.
• Ensure quality service delivery through use of appropriate solutions.
• Promote SANRAL’s credibility and promote aims and objectives of SANRAL.

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT  

• Oversee the evaluation of tenders and appointment of consultants and contractors.
• Oversee the preparation of relevant scope documentation for appointment of consultants and contractors.
• Oversee the compilation of relevant tender documentation, in association with consultant, based on the scope of the project.
• Attends site inspections and brief contractors on services required for project.
• Oversee the adjudication of tenders and review recommendations by consultants.
• Ensure use of appropriate and correct tender documentation as per specifications.
• Ensure compliance to SANRAL’s procurement and Transformation policies.

COMMUNICATION AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Share best practice with and experiences with colleagues.
• Maintain close liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including traditional, local and provincial government.
• Maintains good working relationships with all colleagues in all regions and areas of expertise.
• Oversee and ensure that all stakeholder engagement platforms are in place and actively contributing the building and maintaining relationships.
• Cultivates and maintains good working relationships with key stakeholders, consultants and contractors.    
• Ensure internal collaboration and co-operation.
• Promote aims and objectives of SANRAL.

EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS

Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.

SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position.

Closing date for applications:  30 April 2024

Please note that further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

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Chief Information Officer

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT As Chief Information Officer, you will be responsible for the overall and strategy for the ICT function within the organization, while also providing a set of technologies and services that enable operational effectiveness. You will lead, manage, and develop the multi year ICT strategy and roadmap to drive delivery of ICT services (through both internal teams and outsourced service providers), while fostering a culture of innovation and high performance within ICT to ensure the business gets the right services, at the right time and at the right cost. Yo u will be accountable as the ultimate custodian of technology in the organization with a goal of delivering strategic value, innovating, and enhancing ICT services over time to meeting the changing needs of the business.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS• BSc/BCom in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering / related field, Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent LEVEL 8 qualification.• NQF Level 9 qualification will be an added advantage.• 10 years minimum relevant experience in ICT and the governance of digital technology, information management and ICT security and a proven track record of achieving success in a business environment.• 5 years minimum experience as a CIO / CTO / ICT executive or similar role.• Experience in managing relationships with multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders MAIN OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITIONStrategy Development and Management • Establish the vision, mission, and strategic direction for ICT to Keep abreast of leading technology tren ds, using this insight to translate business strategy into an ICT strategy that will enable it to develop, drive and manage an effective technology strategy and multi year roadmap that aligns with the business strategy. • Drive smarter technology investments in the organization and drive value creation to ensure technology services/solutions are cost effective and adequately meet the needs of business. This includes developing managing the ICT budget, annual procurement plan and playing a key role in the proc urement process for ICT service providers. • Lead and direct the office of the CIO in delivering initiatives against the set strategy by ensuring effective business partnering, portfolio management, enterprise architecture, service delivery and ICT governance. • Partner closely with business to ensure that value realized from ICT solutions is measured, tracked, and reported.Strategic and Advisory ICT and information management Support. • Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of the execution of ICT Strategy. • Oversee the development and delivery of an SANRAL ICT system, capacity and performance that meets the changing and future needs of SANRAL and embracing new technology and creating efficiencies. • Oversee the implementation of Information Technology standards and best practices in all technology solutions. • Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of the SANRAL systems capacity and performance. • Oversee the implementation and enhancement of an ICT Governance Framework. Business Performance and Operations • Establish ICT governance processes that enable enterprise agility, transformative service performance improvements and alignment to architectural standards while enforcing adherence to compliance requirements. • Be accountable for the performance and operation of all ICT services and solutions while ensuring efficiency and consistent levels of service that meet or exceed business expectations. • Direct and oversee the effective management of risks and compliance through frequent monitoring of adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations. This includes the overall management of business continuity, security, and quality management to minimize interruptions to business operations. • Have accountability and act as a point of escalation for all ICT service delivery to businessOTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. A relevant post graduate Master’s degree would be an added advantage. 2. Extensive experience in business administration in a medium to large sized organisation in either public or private sector or both. 3. As an Executive you are the champion of Succession Planning, Transformation, and ICT implementation within your Section and demonstrable /proven experience in any of these areas would be an added advantage.Download application for more details.Should you meet the requirements of the job profile, please kindly send your cover letter, CV and copies of your qualifications to: response@sanral.co.za .Closing date: 03 May 2024

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