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ACCOUNTABILITY
The Project Manager: IDZ Infrastructure Programme (PM-IIP) is accountable to the Programme Director: IDZ
Infrastructure Programme (PrgD:IIP) of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC).
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MANDATE
The PM-IIP is mandated by the Board of Directors of the CDC to take responsibility for the project management of
designated construction works required for the implementation of the Coega Project under the overall direction of the
PrgD:IIP.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
The primary objective of the PM-IIP is to deliver functional world-class purpose-built municipal infrastructure, enabling
municipal and top structures and related services through IIP Programme. In pursuance of this primary objective, the
PM-IIP is required to: -
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Provide the CDC with Project Management skills.
Oversee the integrated planning and design of the infrastructure of the Coega Projects.
Take responsibility for the designated construction works.
When required, advise the PrgD:IIP on the appropriate mechanisms for providing the purpose-built infrastructure
and top structures.
Interpret, formulate and implement world’s best practices and standards where realistic and cost effective.
Develop, implement and ensure compliance with the CDC’s Quality Management System.
Ensure professional service providers and contractors work in accordance with acceptable Quality Assurance
systems.
Oversee the physical planning and design of the designated infrastructure and top structure works and when
necessary undertake periodic revisions and updates of development plans, technical plans and designs.
Standardise designs and specifications of consulting engineers working on different projects
Ensure co-ordination and integration of the designated projects.
Lead in identifying, evaluating and selecting service providers.
Establish and maintain sound working relationships with the CDC’s Clientele and the relevant appropriate statutory
bodies.
Assist with improving the processes associated with physical development, operation and maintenance of the
purpose-built infrastructure.
Prepare technical and financial reports and detailed roll-out programmes as required.
Take responsibility for the evaluation, selection and management of consultants and delegating to these consultants
the responsibility for the implementation and construction of all projects.
Provide specialist advice and mentoring to consulting engineers and other CDC Project Managers on all aspects of
design, contract, construction and project management.
Be aware and take responsibility for CDC’s SHEQ standards
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific Responsibilities for designated infrastructure and top structure works includes:-
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Facilitation
Ensuring overall co-ordination and implementation of designated works.
Ensuring that the Coega Project as a whole moves towards realising the CDC’s vision for the CDC.
Decide on project execution strategies, plan project life cycles and direct procurement strategies.
Evaluate life cycle operational and maintenance cost when agreeing specifications and capital cost expenditure.
Manage other CDC Business Units’ inputs and duties during project execution.
Managing the designated construction works.
Prepare detailed business plans related to the designated infrastructure works.
Convening meetings as necessary and taking responsibility for conduct of Technical Meetings, Steering Committee
Meetings and other ad hoc meetings for designated infrastructure works.
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To oversee and facilitate the planning, design and implementation of infrastructure and top structure works.
Preparing and drafting of technical solutions for tenants and infrastructure planning.
Promote CDC vision
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To promote the values, mission, vision, policies and strategies adopted by the CDC from time to time.
Monitoring
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To monitor progress of all designated construction works in terms of budget, implementation programmes, quality of
works, safety of construction and environmental compliance with the RoD.
To monitor performance of consultants, sub-consultants, suppliers, developers and concessionaires in respect of the
designated infrastructure works, contract, construction and project management.
To monitor the empowerment of contractors and consultants through performance reviews.
Stakeholder involvement
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To interact with different role-players, interested and affected parties, stakeholders and implementing agents
impacted by or impacting on the designated construction works.
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To prepare reports and position papers as required and directed by the PrgD: IIP.
Reporting
Requirements and Experience (Position 1 – Project Manager: Civil Infrastructure)
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A degree or similar qualification in the Civil Engineering field (PrEng; PrTech; PrCMP)
Minimum 15 years of experience in the engineering field;
Must be registered with a Professional Body (ECSA as a professional);
Can oversee a large number of projects of varying degrees of complexity;
Good communication skills and report writing;
Manages Customer Relations effectively;
Can assist the can liaise with multiple stakeholders (political, technical, labour unions, community representatives) at
senior level;
Knowledge and experience with FIDIC and JBCC;
Procurement experience;
Design Experience in all civil fields and knowledge of electrical infrastructure).
CV’s to be sent to: recruitment@coega.co.za