| Closing Date | 2025/08/22 |
| Reference Number | RAN250808-3 |
| Job Title | Programme Manager |
| Portfolio | Bulk Water Services – Operations |
| Job Type Classification | Permanent |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Town / City | Glenvista |
| Location – Site | Rietvlei |
| Job Advert Summary | Reporting to the Senior Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for managing programmes and multidisciplinary projects to enhance interdependencies to meet their objectives, stakeholder management in line with Rand Water’s strategic objectives. |
| Minimum Requirements | Formal engineering qualifications (BTech, BSc/BEng degree). 10 years Project Management experience with a proven track record in managing high level projects, project management skills (best project management practices) in terms of managing matrix structures, multi-disciplinary projects 10 years’ experience in the engineering field, mainly in water industry. Project Management Qualification/Professional Certification (Diploma, Degree or Project Management Professional-PMP). Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with the Engineering Council of SA. Professional Registration with SACPCMP |
| Primary Duties | Programme management per site which entails project master plan, stakeholder management, project governance and providing leadership. Accountable and responsible for Capex with unlimited budget and authorised vote. This involves signing the payment certificates and variation orders to the value of the contract including contingencies. Revision of the contract value will be authorised by the authorising body  Decision Limits (Accountability) : In line with delegated authority, for authorisation of work and procurement of goods and services. Have authority over Project Managers to ensure targets are met (strong matrix) Directly accountable for Capital Budget per site. Responsible for managing all aspects (time, costs, quality, objectives/deliverables, minimise negative environment impacts and maximise Preferential Procurement participation and development) of multi-disciplinary and multi-projects. |
| Knowledge | Project Management software (Advanced Level of SAP Project Systems, Enterprise Project Management Tools and MS Excel) Project and programme management principles and procedures Contract management Project risk management Pertinent legislation in water industry Knowledge of CIDB regulation |
| Skills | Proven management, communication and leadership skills, strong influencing skills (negotiations), conflict resolution skills and ability to achieve objectives without having direct responsibility (people management skills) Programme management principles Strategic Management Skills |
| Attitude | Attention to detailAccuracyCustomer service orientated and service excellence Deadline orientatedPerformance drivenProfessionalism |
