Job Title: Projects and Business Development Manager
Location: Benoni
Overall Purpose of the Position:
We are seeking a highly skilled Projects and Business Development Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and completing projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The successful candidate will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and design to implementation and final delivery, while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Execution:
Develop project plans, define objectives and goals, and allocate resources.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Plan quality control interventions and align projects with the organization's overall business strategy.
Time Management:
Manage project timelines and schedules.
Ensure projects are executed within allocated man-hours and meet schedule deadlines.
Monitoring Progress:
Create schedules and project timelines, monitor and report on project progress.
Measure progress against plans and use appropriate tools to collect project data for future use.
Team Assembly and Leadership:
Collect, manage, and support project teams.
Ensure deliverables are in line with the schedule, assign tasks and deadlines, and provide necessary tools for collaboration.
Budget Management:
Monitor actual spending versus budget allowance.
Adjust project constraints based on financial analysis and allocate resources efficiently.
Quality Assurance and Client Satisfaction:
Lead quality assurance on projects and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Manage sub-supplier quality interventions and maintain accurate documentation.
Risk Management:
Perform risk assessments and implement controls to minimize risks.
Evaluate suppliers and manage project risks effectively.
Reporting and Documentation:
Compile and present reports to stakeholders on progress and solutions.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation and develop necessary process maps.
Commercial Management:
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
Manage commercial aspects of contracts and relationships with sub-suppliers and stakeholders.
Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Compliance:
Adhere to SHE policies and procedures.
Actively support the company's SHERQ Management System.
Qualifications:
Academic: Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business Management, or a related field.
Vocational/Technical: Technical Diploma/Degree in Project Management.
Experience: Three to five years of experience in project management and business development.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
Proficient knowledge of the engineering industry and business management.
Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and execution.
Familiarity with the Process Plant industry and contractual law.
Experience in managing resources, costs, risks, and people.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Projects.
Knowledge of workplace safety and quality requirements, specifically ISO 9001:2015.
Basic understanding of engineering principles and technical know-how of industry technologies.
Performance Deliverables:
Project Delivery Efficiency: Monitor timely and budget-compliant project delivery, achieve milestones, and manage setbacks and issues.
Team Leadership: Ensure employee adherence to deadlines, satisfaction, retention, and productivity.
Budget Management: Maintain cost performance, achieve project gross profit margins, and ensure budget compliance.
Quality and Client Satisfaction: Ensure projects meet quality standards, manage quality-related issues, and maintain high client satisfaction and retention.
Reporting and Documentation: Deliver timely project updates, reports, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
SHE Compliance: Monitor incident rates, train team members in health and safety, and manage risk events effectively.
Apply Now:
If you are a dynamic professional with a proven track record in project management and business development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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