Skills:

·       Leadership & management:

·       Strategic thinking,

·       People leadership,

·       Coaching,

·       Performance management,

·       IR discipline

·       Communication: clear reporting and stakeholder engagement across projects and functions

Knowledge:

·       Knowledge of Legal, Policy and Procedure, IFRS

·       Knowledge of Construction Regulation

·       Commercial & financial: budgeting, cost control, margin management, cash flow awareness, client relationship management.

·       Project/portfolio delivery: oversight of scope, schedule, cost and risk; escalation and intervention; reporting     cadence.

·   SHEQ & compliance: working knowledge of OHS Act requirements, legal appointment obligations, and management system compliance (ISO/OHS).

Key Responsibilities

·       Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Civils portfolio, ensuring alignment to Construction Services objectives.

·       Accountable for overall Civils project delivery performance across scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction.

·       Ensure profitability, growth and effective cost management for the Civils portfolio, including budget, CAPEX and cash flow management.

·       Implement and maintain Civils project management best practice in collaboration with the Project Management Office.

·       Maintain active oversight of project execution; intervene and escalate where required to ensure smooth running of projects.

·       Build and maintain key client relationships (including relevant Eskom stakeholders) to enable delivery and secure future work.

·       Drive SHEQ leadership and compliance across all Civils projects, including ensuring valid legal appointments and adherence to ISO/OHS requirements.

·       Lead and manage Civils resources (planning, utilisation, overtime, leave, training and capability development) to meet project needs.

·       Manage performance, discipline and industrial relations matters within the Civils area in line with the PD&R process and ERI procedures.

·   Ensure accurate weekly and monthly portfolio and project reporting, including performance, risks, issues and corrective actions.