LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT – PHASE 2
DEPUTY TEAM LEADER: PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU)
REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE TEAM LEADER
LOCATION: LESOTHO
CONTRACT DURATION: 54 MONTHS
START DATE: 01 MAY 2024 (OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER)
BENEFITS / ALLOWANCES:
- Performance based bonus
- Housing allowance
- Cellphone allowance
- Vehicle for business and limited daily private use in Lesotho
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Must have a degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering and be a Professional Engineer or approved equivalent professional accreditation.
- A certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® will be a distinctive advantage.
- Should have at least fifteen (15) years post graduate experience in civil engineering works, including construction management.
- Must have at least ten (10) years’ experience in project management for infrastructure projects of at least USD 100 million.
- Must have at least ten (10) years of experience, leading large, multi-sector, multi-cultural teams of experts in the planning, design, and construction of medium- to large-scale civil infrastructure projects, which shall include tunnels, dams, hydroelectric facilities, water treatment projects, waste water treatment, reservoirs and pump stations in accordance with international standards.
- Experience as Program Manager / Deputy Manager on two large scale infrastructure projects (dams and tunnels) valued at over USD 500 million will be a distinctive advantage.
- Must have substantial experience working in sub-Saharan Africa or similar context.
- Must have contractor management and contract administration experience.
- Should demonstrate experience in working effectively within diverse management structures across multiple sites/locations.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Strong team leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Should have direct experience with Quality, OH&S and environmental management systems.
- Ability to work independently, but more importantly as part of a team as a co-operative, collaborative and supportive team player.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate inputs from project managers and provide strategic guidance to project managers.
- Manage the dependencies and interfaces among construction contracts.
- Deputize for Team Leader as appropriate.
- Liaise with relevant Client technical managers during ongoing construction activities.
- Regular liaison and reporting to Team Leader as appropriate.
- Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the program.
- Facilitate communication among team, client, and project stakeholders.
- Proactively monitor progress, resolve issues, and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
- Overall responsibility for managing risks to ensure successful outcomes.
- Initiate management interventions wherever gaps are identified, or issues arise.
- Manage compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015) Business Management System (BMS).
- Assist with the compilation of Client specified reports.
- Mentor junior staff (graduate engineers, technologists and technicians) in accordance with the agreement with the Client.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Project Director.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able and willing to supervise a M50 billion infrastructure programme with various active contracts.
REFERENCE: DTL_LESOTHO_MAR_2024
CLOSING DATE: 03 APRIL 2024
APPLICATIONS: Submit the documentation listed below with the reference number to [email protected] by the closing date:
- Latest comprehensive CV
- Qualification and professional registration certificates
- ID / passport