About the position
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Project Manager
The purpose of this role is to provide infrastructure planning expertise and support services to the planning teams and clients involved in the development of infrastructure plans in the company's priority sectors.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in Engineering and/or in the Built Environment (Development Planning, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying) or Project Management.
- A minimum of 10 - 12 years' experience of which 5 years must be as a senior project manager in the built environment relating to infrastructure planning support to local government such as development of Master and sector plans for municipalities in Water, Sanitation, Energy, Roads and Storm Water, and Waste Management.
- Furthermore, an experience in managing the development of municipal infrastructure master and sectoral infrastructure plans and/or on advisory basis or consulting experience in the same environment is highly recommended for this position.
- The candidate's orientation and ability in guiding the development and implementation of infrastructure master plans that address the impacts of climate change in the municipal sector will be an added advantage.
- Ability to collaborating with stakeholders to identify and prioritize infrastructure projects that address climate related risks and opportunities is desirable.
- Demonstrable track record in applying low-carbon technologies, such as renewable energy, energy-efficient systems, and green building standards, to municipal infrastructure planning is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and collaborate with international entities to achieve global sustainability objectives is desirable.
- Project Management professional with one of the following qualifications: Project Management Institute (PMI), Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE) and South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
- Experience in dealing with development finance in diverse sectors, and at the various levels of governments and business.
- Demonstrable track record of originating and delivering on project development advisory tasks/ assignments.
- Must be knowledgeable of relevant legislation, regulations, processes and procedures governing the infrastructure planning and development environment
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Desired Skills:
- Infrastructure planning support
- Local government
- Water
- Sanitation
- Energy
- Roads and Storm Water
