SKA Mid - Deputy Site Manager at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
Join our team as we are hiring for the SKA-Mid Deputy Site Manager, who will report to the Karoo Site Manager and provide support with the daily execution of site construction management activities on the SKA Mid site located in the Karoo and ensure that the work is governed by the South African Site Information & Site Instructions to Contractors. The SKA-Mid Deputy Site Manager will form part of a small site management team led by the Site Construction Director who will coordinate SKA construction activities on site. The SKAO NEC Project Managers and Supervisors will be responsible for the management of the various construction contracts and the Site Management Team will work with the Contractors, Project Managers and Supervisors to ensure effective and efficient overall coordination. The Site Management Team will also work in close cooperation with the SARAO Site Management Team to coordinate with existing facilities and their ongoing concurrent operation on site and also with the local adjacent communities. The SKA-Mid Deputy Site Manager shall ensure that the SKAO Brand, Values and reputation is upheld on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a construction site to successfully deliver complex engineering / construction projects in a multi-disciplinary settingManage strict time schedules and evolving priorities in terms of the delivery of a construction project on site;Build relationships, work collaboratively and manage complex professional relationships with geographically dispersed teams

Minimum Qualification:

• Diploma / Advanced Certificate / NQF 6

Minimum Experience:

• 5-10 years

• Degree in Engineering (Built Environment) or Construction Management or a closely related field with a minimum of 5 years’ site / construction management experience in a managerial level; or National Diploma (or equivalent) in Engineering (Built Environment) or Construction Management or a closely related field with a minimum of 8 years’ site /construction management experience in a managerial level
• Construction/ Site ManagementProven track record in managing staff and contractors on construction sites

Experience:

• A proven track record of being part of a team managing a construction site to successfully deliver complex engineering / construction projects in a multi-disciplinary setting;Demonstrated ability in managing overlapping constraints and jurisdictions for construction on site;A demonstrated ability to manage strict time schedules and evolving priorities in terms of the delivery of a construction project on site;Evidence of an ability to build relationships, work collaboratively and manage complex professional relationships with geographically dispersed teams

Knowledge:

• Project processes

Additional Notes:
Additional education, work experience & personal qualities:Registered or eligible for registration with a Professional Council (e.g. ECSA, SACPMP);Demonstrated knowledge of the South African construction industry and regulations;Good understanding of the South African government legislation (PPPFA, PFMA, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Management Act, Construction Industry regulations, National Water Act, Minerals & Petroleum Development Act, amongst others)Experience in supporting and mentoring teamsValid Code 8 Driver’s Licence (essential)Fluent in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skillsDesirable additional skills:Understanding of construction contractsExperience in site management of construction projects in Southern AfricaExperience with project management tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project and with collaboration tools such as Confluence, Jira, G-Suite, Miro, [URL Removed] with the formalism for, and requirements of, quality control environments such as ISO9001Familiarity with local site conditions which includes local community and socio-economic initiativesAbility to understand and engage in Afrikaans language (Stakeholder Engagement)Ability to: Provide the required management, support and coordination on siteSolve problems and resolve conflictAbility to operate alone and within a team under pressureAbility to communicate effectively with all stakeholdersSelf-motivating with a positive attitudeAbility to learn new software packages used during construction (e.g. eB, CEMAR)Proven track record in managing staff and contractor on construction sitesDesirable additional education, work exp. & personal qualities:Understanding of construction contractsDemonstrated knowledge of the South African construction industry legislation and regulations;Experience in site management of construction projects in Southern AfricaExperience in supporting and mentoring teams Experience with project management tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project and with collaboration tools such as Confluence, Jira, G-Suite, Miro [URL Removed] with the formalism for, and requirements of, quality control environments such as ISO9001 Familiarity with local site conditions which includes local community and socio-economic initiativesOrganisational Values The SKA-Mid Deputy Site Manager will be expected to demonstrate the SARAO and SKAO’s values, and to work actively to instill those behaviors in all SKA-Mid staff in South Africa. SKAO’s values are:Diversity and Inclusion ExcellenceCollaborationCreativity and InnovationSustainability SARAO’s values are:Passion for ExcellenceWorld-class servicePeople-centeredRespectIntegrity and EthicsAccountability Both SARAO and SKAO value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you, please raise this during your interview, as we are open to discussing flexible working opportunities during the hiring [URL Removed] NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) (wwww.nrf.ac.za) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) (www.sarao.ac.za) spearheads South Africa's activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours. The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) (www.skao.int) is a next-generation global radio-astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. It is one observatory with two telescopes – SKA-Mid in South Africa and SKA-Low in Western Australia. South Africa is a co-host member of the SKAO, an intergovernmental organisation headquartered at Jodrell Bank (near Manchester in the United Kingdom) responsible for SKAO construction and operations globally.