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Job Purpose

To plan, organize and manage Rural Projects to ensure the timely, cost effective and safe electrification of new villages and extension of networks through the development of optimal network designs and the management of construction works on time, within budget and according to BPC standards and specifications.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA	DUTIES
Project Management	Manages and delivers required outcomes for a portfolio of projects while reporting to the Senior Projects Engineer Assists contractors during their mobilization of project resources e.g. procurement of work permits, import permits for plant, logistics etc. to enable projects to start timeously WE ARE STILL MAKING CVs FOR P100. COVER LETTERS FOR P50 Pay with FNB EWallet to 76981238 or Orange Money on number 76981238 Whatsapp us on +26776981238 JOIN US ON OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL HERE Authorises and allocates work to consultants under the Distribution Small Works Programme to ensure equitable distribution of works orders within delegated limits Coordinates the installation of meters and customer installation inspections in accordance with set targets to ensure effective and efficient customer service delivery Liaises with Way Leave Officers and facilitates the acquisition of way leaves and access to construction sites where necessary and liaises with relevant authorities and utilities within project limits to ensure efficient implementation of projects. Ensures that new projects are commissioned within delegated limits and information on network additions/changes is updated.
Network Design	Prepares or approves designs of projects and installations in accordance with Distribution Construction Standards as well as provide cost estimates thereof to ensure cost recovery within delegated limits Participates in the formulation of Distribution Design and Construction Standards and Methods to promote safety, network standardization and best practises Approves client metering technical drawings in accordance with set specifications
Contract Management	Delivers required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers and working within established contract management plan
Client & Customer Management (External)	Manages relationships with clients to ensure their needs are met while supporting senior colleagues in managing more important client and customer relationships Monitors ongoing site works and attends site meetings periodically and in accordance with project milestones to ascertain that projects are completed on time and within agreed contract specifications Addresses customer queries including damages to third party property during project implementation and ensures remedial action is taken in accordance with project contracts
Document Preparation	Checks technical and commercial aspects of draft tender documents related to transmission and substation projects for approval by the Senior Projects Engineer, in order to ensure compliance with the Corporation’s asset specifications Prepares progress reports periodically to appraise all stakeholders on the status of the projects and makes recommendation to ensure the successful completion and to effect remedial action of project shortcomings
Costing & Budgeting	Provides technical guidance when required on costing, budgeting and finance tasks
Improvement & Innovation	Identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures. Uses established change management programs to deliver project outcomes and/or provide support services
Internal Communication	Develops and/or delivers a plan for significant aspects of internal communication with guidance from Senior Projects Engineer
Strategic Planning	Delivers prescribed outcomes for area of responsibility by working within established planning systems
People Management	Manages the motivation and discipline of staff in area of responsibility in line with laid down procedures to realize the Corporation’s objectives Manages the performance of the team by working within a performance management system Proposes and implements staff development plans for the area of responsibility to ensure competent, efficient and motivated staff
Safety, Health and Environment	Ensures that all safety and loss control standards (Safety Health and Environmental) contained in the Corporation’s standards are adhered to.

Qualifications

B. Eng. in Electrical Engineering or related qualification. Qualifications in Project Management will be an added advantage.
Should be a standing member of a recognized professional engineering body.

Experience

At least 3 years post qualification experience in the electricity supply industry. Preferably in the Distribution transmission line and distribution substation construction fields.

Competencies

BEHAVIORAL SKILL	DESCRIPTION
Team Leadership	Builds a high performing team by ensuring that the team is focused, motivated and inspired to achieve team objectives. Specifically sets team direction; e.g. communicating and sustaining a clear sense of purpose for the team
Initiative	Acts proactively to avoid problems or identifies and takes advantage of opportunities. Specifically, is proactive e.g. recognizing and acts on current opportunities or problems and takes action
Holding People Accountable	Holds people accountable to standards of performance both in what and how they do it. Specifically, sets high expectations; for example, demanding higher levels of performance
Drive for Results	Focuses on assessing, measuring and improving performance. Shows drive and determination to meet short- and long-term goals. Specifically, strives to meet challenging goals; for example, setting ambitious, but realistic goals for performance improvement (for self and/or own team).
Analytical Thinking	Thinks through issues by separating out the parts of the problem or situation and thinking things through systematically. Applies judgement on the basis of evidence and reasoning. Specifically, sees multiple relationships; for example, identifying several likely causes or consequences of a situation.
Understanding Others	Takes an active interest in other people. Seeks to understand their individual perspectives and concerns and accurately hears the unspoken or partly expressed thoughts, feelings and concerns of others. Specifically, actively listens; for example, repeating what was heard to check understanding, particularly in difficult conversations.
Approach to Thinking	Thinks through situations of varying degrees of complexity and ambiguity, in order to understand them clearly. Specifically, sees multiple relationships; for example, identifying several likely causes or consequences of a situation.
Adaptability	Responds to differences and changes in the internal or external context, taking a flexible approach to reach business outcomes. Specifically, adapts tactics; for example, while maintaining the same overall plan or strategy, changing how to accomplish goals in line with changing circumstances.
Self-Control	Maintains control of their emotions even under difficult situations in order to continue to perform effectively. Specifically, demonstrates resilience; for example, dealing well with ongoing business stress.
Attention to Detail	Manages, tracks and attends to multiple pieces of information, bringing order and clarity. Specifically, monitors data or projects; for example, monitoring progress of against milestones or deadlines.
Collaborative Influence	Win the hearts and minds of others across boundary collaborations and to do the right thing, regardless of formal authority. Specifically, creates cross-boundary collaboration; for example, securing organizational support to enable collaborative working between teams/functions.
Strategic Thinking	Focuses on the long-term business strategy and aligns their thinking and planning accordingly. Specifically, clarifies and refines the strategy; for example, translating the overall strategy into actionable local changes or innovations.
Customer Focus	Identifies and meets the needs of internal and external customers, being continually focused on outcomes for customers. Specifically, improves service: for example, pulling together individuals to team around a problem, crisis or opportunity

TECHNICAL SKILL	DESCRIPTION
Project Management	Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while guiding and training others on managing projects and/or programs within desired cost, time and quality parameters
Engineering Design	Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on executing engineering designs using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.
Contract Management	Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on monitoring and managing the provision of contracted services.
Computer Skills	Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed.
Negotiations	Negotiates under guidance (but not constant supervision) to help the organization by obtaining consensus between two or more internal or external parties who may have different interests.
Data Collection & Analysis	Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
Planning & Organizing	Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
Policy & Procedures	Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while guiding and training others on managing projects and/or programs within desired cost, time and quality parameters.
Compliance	Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on achieving full compliance with applicable rules & regulations in management and/or operations
Commercial Acumen	Applies understanding of the business environment and objectives to develop solutions without supervision, while also providing technical assistance when necessary.
Customer Service Delivery	Works without supervision while providing technical guidance as needed on meeting high customer service standards

Job Challenges

Identification of project risks
Ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with acceptable standards
Resolving engineering challenges