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241018_01 Northern - Site Manager (Construction Management)

Site Based opportunity in Lephalale, Limpopo

Minimum Requirements:

• B-Degree or B-Tech in Built Environment with excellent Leadership, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Experience:

• 5 years experience in Commissioning / Construction Projects

Key Performance Area:

• Monitoring and directing the Contractor Activities, liaising with the Project Manager, Local Community Forums and other stakeholders as required.

Additional Requirements:

• Laptop, 3G, Wi-fi, Mobile, PPE, 4 or 2x4 Vehicle

• Qualifications (minimum): Bachelor’s Degree in Land Survey /Geomatics/B-Tech Degree in Land Surveying NQF8 with 480 credits.
• Professional Registration: South African Geomatics Council as a Professional Land Surveyor/Professional Land surveyor in training

Preferred Experience:

• Extensive experience in the survey of transmission lines and tower setting out up to 765kV) - minimum 4 years’ experience
• To provide professional survey support services to the project
• Coordinate land survey process for detailed profile surveys, substation designs setting out and as built surveys and cadastral surveys.
• Verify the accuracy of survey data provided by the contractor, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
• Assist the site management with onsite document control.

Additional Requirements

Civil Engineering Data Management Document Management Surveying

• Qualifications (minimum): Bachelor’s Degree in Land Survey /Geomatics/B-Tech Degree in Land Surveying NQF8 with 480 credits.
• Professional Registration: South African Geomatics Council as a Professional Land Surveyor/Professional Land surveyor in training

Preferred Experience:

• Extensive experience in the survey of transmission lines and tower setting out up to 765kV) - minimum 4 years’ experience
• To provide professional survey support services to the project
• Coordinate land survey process for detailed profile surveys, substation designs setting out and as built surveys and cadastral surveys.
• Verify the accuracy of survey data provided by the contractor, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
• Assist the site management with onsite document control.

Additional Requirements

Civil Engineering Data Management Document Management Surveying

We are looking for a dedicated Lecturer in HND in Construction Management to join our academic team. The successful applicant will provide high-quality teaching across a range of modules related to construction management, including project planning, risk assessment, and sustainable practices.

We have achieved outstanding results in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS), scoring above the sector average in all themes and we improved on last year's exceptional results in 7 out of 10 themes.

Please note our Pearson programme offers Monday to Friday day time working hours only.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities in brief

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met

• Develop, update, and improve course materials as appropriate.

• Use a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials including live online learning.

• Attend meetings as required, to contribute to the decision-making process and to develop productive working relationships within the various teams you will be engaged with.

• To actively be involved in staff development activities and peer observations

• Understand and keep up to date with student support to ensure our students have the full support and guidance they need.

• To participate in the GBS performance management programme, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student outcomes, student satisfaction, retention and attendance.

• Undertake administrative duties as agreed with your line manager
• Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS.

Essential Skills and Experience

• An honours degree in construction management, project management or equivalent; You will hold qualifications at least Master’s level in a relevant subject area and will usually hold a PhD or be able to demonstrate equivalent high level professional experience in the related discipline.

• Previous lecturing experience for similar courses

• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback

• Experience teaching in the wider subject area

• Experience with distance learning and supporting learners both online and face to face.

• Professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students

• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter

• A firm commitment to personal and professional development

• Attention to detail and accurate reporting

• Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records

• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines

• Highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and a track record of teaching construction management with a specific focus on building information modelling (BIM) and digital technologies relevant to construction at undergraduate and postgraduate level OR relevant professional experience.

• Postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g.Higher Education teaching)

• Experience in facilitating computer aided design workshops.

• Experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent
• Full membership of CIOB or an equivalent body

In return we offer a great working environment, career progression and some great benefits which include:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme with NEST
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to GBS discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

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We are looking for a dedicated Lecturer in HND in Construction Management to join our academic team. The successful applicant will provide high-quality teaching across a range of modules related to construction management, including project planning, risk assessment, and sustainable practices.

We have achieved outstanding results in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS), scoring above the sector average in all themes and we improved on last year's exceptional results in 7 out of 10 themes.

Please note our Pearson programme offers Monday to Friday day time working hours only.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities in brief

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met

• Develop, update, and improve course materials as appropriate.

• Use a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials including live online learning.

• Attend meetings as required, to contribute to the decision-making process and to develop productive working relationships within the various teams you will be engaged with.

• To actively be involved in staff development activities and peer observations

• Understand and keep up to date with student support to ensure our students have the full support and guidance they need.

• To participate in the GBS performance management programme, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student outcomes, student satisfaction, retention and attendance.

• Undertake administrative duties as agreed with your line manager
• Take on other responsibilities as required to support the work of GBS.

Essential Skills and Experience

• An honours degree in construction management, project management or equivalent; You will hold qualifications at least Master’s level in a relevant subject area and will usually hold a PhD or be able to demonstrate equivalent high level professional experience in the related discipline.

• Previous lecturing experience for similar courses

• Experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback

• Experience teaching in the wider subject area

• Experience with distance learning and supporting learners both online and face to face.

• Professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students

• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter

• A firm commitment to personal and professional development

• Attention to detail and accurate reporting

• Ability to maintain thorough and organised student records

• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines

• Highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and a track record of teaching construction management with a specific focus on building information modelling (BIM) and digital technologies relevant to construction at undergraduate and postgraduate level OR relevant professional experience.

• Postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g.Higher Education teaching)

• Experience in facilitating computer aided design workshops.

• Experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent
• Full membership of CIOB or an equivalent body

In return we offer a great working environment, career progression and some great benefits which include:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme with NEST
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to GBS discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

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Application period 06-May-2024 to 22-May-2024

Functional Responsibilities:

Depending on the business needs, this position could be International ICA or Local ICA. If a local position is defined, the salary scale will be determined in line with UNOPS HR policies.

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Construction Management Engineer, the Prison Infrastructure Specialist will provide technical services in all prison infrastructure activities.

1. Technical Support
   • Facilitate the planning and implementation of prison infrastructure activities.
   • Assist the Lead Construction Management Engineer with monitoring, control, and assessment of prison designs produced by consultants.
2. General Construction
   • Liaise closely with engineering personnel, ensuring accuracy of prison engineering activities.
   • Support the Lead Construction Management Engineer in identifying and solving prison construction issues in a timely manner.
3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
   • Support the Lead Construction Management Engineer in the implementation of quality plans for the project to ensure the specified quality of work from the penitentiary perspective is achieved.
   • Support monitoring and evaluation of prison infrastructure activities.
4. Knowledge Sharing
   • Participate in the prison project evaluation process, highlighting challenges associated with the project and feeding back into a continuous improvement cycle.
   • Provide training and knowledge transfer about prison building best practices and lessons learned to national &/or contractor personnel, including advice on good prison construction practices, and appropriate security standards.

To access the full list of roles and responsibilities, please download the Terms Of Reference attached to the announcement.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

1. Education
   • Master’s degree or equivalent in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field, is required.
   • Bachelor’s level degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field in combination with additional years of experience, is acceptable in the absence of a master’s level degree.
2. Work Experience
   • Proven experience of 5 years (or more depending on the level of study) in the planning, design, and/or evaluation of prison infrastructure projects.
   • Extensive knowledge of norms, regulations of prison systems such as the International Minimum Rules for deprivation of liberty (Nelson Mandela rules and the Bangkok, Beijing, and Havana Rules) is required.
   • Work experience or proven knowledge of addressing the triple planetary crisis in infrastructure projects is an advantage.
3. Key Skills
   • Ability to use G-Suite software: Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets is an advantage.
   • Ability to write technical and executive reports is an advantage.
4. Language requirements
   • Proficient in English (spoken & written) is required.
   • Knowledge of Dutch is an important advantage.
   • Knowledge of Spanish or another UN language is an advantage.

UNOPS is an inclusive employer, so we invite women and men to apply regardless of their ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to promoting equitable representation. We appreciate that people who self-determine themselves as Afro-descendants, indigenous as well as people with disabilities, members of the LGTBIQ+ communities and/or other underrepresented groups in national contexts, voluntarily indicate so in the motivation letter when applying for this vacancy.

Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!

Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Application period 06-May-2024 to 22-May-2024

Functional Responsibilities:

Depending on the business needs, this position could be International ICA or Local ICA. If a local position is defined, the salary scale will be determined in line with UNOPS HR policies.

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Construction Management Engineer, the Prison Infrastructure Specialist will provide technical services in all prison infrastructure activities.

1. Technical Support
   • Facilitate the planning and implementation of prison infrastructure activities.
   • Assist the Lead Construction Management Engineer with monitoring, control, and assessment of prison designs produced by consultants.
2. General Construction
   • Liaise closely with engineering personnel, ensuring accuracy of prison engineering activities.
   • Support the Lead Construction Management Engineer in identifying and solving prison construction issues in a timely manner.
3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
   • Support the Lead Construction Management Engineer in the implementation of quality plans for the project to ensure the specified quality of work from the penitentiary perspective is achieved.
   • Support monitoring and evaluation of prison infrastructure activities.
4. Knowledge Sharing
   • Participate in the prison project evaluation process, highlighting challenges associated with the project and feeding back into a continuous improvement cycle.
   • Provide training and knowledge transfer about prison building best practices and lessons learned to national &/or contractor personnel, including advice on good prison construction practices, and appropriate security standards.

To access the full list of roles and responsibilities, please download the Terms Of Reference attached to the announcement.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

1. Education
   • Master’s degree or equivalent in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field, is required.
   • Bachelor’s level degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field in combination with additional years of experience, is acceptable in the absence of a master’s level degree.
2. Work Experience
   • Proven experience of 5 years (or more depending on the level of study) in the planning, design, and/or evaluation of prison infrastructure projects.
   • Extensive knowledge of norms, regulations of prison systems such as the International Minimum Rules for deprivation of liberty (Nelson Mandela rules and the Bangkok, Beijing, and Havana Rules) is required.
   • Work experience or proven knowledge of addressing the triple planetary crisis in infrastructure projects is an advantage.
3. Key Skills
   • Ability to use G-Suite software: Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets is an advantage.
   • Ability to write technical and executive reports is an advantage.
4. Language requirements
   • Proficient in English (spoken & written) is required.
   • Knowledge of Dutch is an important advantage.
   • Knowledge of Spanish or another UN language is an advantage.

UNOPS is an inclusive employer, so we invite women and men to apply regardless of their ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to promoting equitable representation. We appreciate that people who self-determine themselves as Afro-descendants, indigenous as well as people with disabilities, members of the LGTBIQ+ communities and/or other underrepresented groups in national contexts, voluntarily indicate so in the motivation letter when applying for this vacancy.

Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!

Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Pele Green Energy is seeking a talented, highly motivated, and self-driven Head of Project Management (Construction) to join our team. This role reports directly to the Head of Energy Operations.

The successful candidate will lead the Project Implementation function, overseeing all project management activities and guiding the team responsible for preparing and supervising the construction of our power plants. This will be executed in collaboration with selected EPC contractors and strategic partners, managing the full project lifecycle from Financial Close (FC) through to Commercial Operation Date (COD), final takeover, and internal handover to the Operations Team.

Requirements

Some of your key tasks will include but not be limited to:

• Manage the day-to-day activities across a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects, from preparation for construction through to execution, and ensure a smooth handover to the Operations team
• Lead the project management team responsible for the construction of power plants
• Oversee the broader, cross-disciplinary team during the construction phase, ensuring all risks are identified and mitigated, and that key decisions are made or escalated to management as needed throughout the implementation phase
• Report on project success criteria, including results, key metrics, testing, and deployment management activities
• Apply creative and analytical thinking in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to excellence
• Collaborate with Engineering teams for optimal project scope
• Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization, and project management tools
• Ensure proper record and management project documentation
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project
• Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes, including the appointment of external resources included Owner's Engineers, Independent Engineers, Lenders Technical Advisors, etc
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across leadership
• Manage project scope and changes
• Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards
• Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders
• Act as an internal quality control check for the project
• On-site regular quality inspection of the works, verification of contractual compliance, Tracking of site activities, Validation of the works progress for payment
• Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution
• Ensure that safety is key focus and paramount importance in all projects and shall be delivered in full compliance with local legislation and company policy and adherence / compliance to applicable standards, rules, and regulations (local and international)
• Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration or litigation, as needed
• Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract
• Set and continually manage project expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders including ESG work
• Facilitate operational exchanges with the grid operator
• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, EXCO and key stakeholders
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project management team (construction phase)
• Ensure that projects are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
• Manage project issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline
• Extensive understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques
• Provide leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project
• Performance reviews and staff development
• Establish practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization
• Report all Environment Health Safety findings via the internal reporting systems
• Critically analyze our objectives and those of the stakeholders to ensure universally successful outcomes and communicate effectively to all the stakeholders with accurate information
• Critically examine our project impact on operations and align with key stakeholders so that impact on operations is minimized to balance project delivery and operations
• Execute projects effectively and deliver revenue, profit, and cash targets to the business
• Regular reporting / updates to management advising project progress to plan, KPI's. Advice of areas requiring escalation, decision for resolution & non- conformance
• Effective management of risk, opportunities, contract and claims through risk mitigation measures
• Support the company in assessing alternative contracting structure for the construction
  
  

• A degree in project management, business management or a related field
• 8 - 10 years of relevant project management experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership or strategic role including tracking and planning projects
• 5+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
• 3+ years of experience with full product lifecycle with understanding of development lifecycles and various technology methodologies that support that lifecycle
• Proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure or energy projects, ideally from Financial Close (FC) to Commercial Operation Date (COD)
• Experience working with EPC contractors, multidisciplinary teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and / or Senior Leadership
• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective
• Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Excellent leadership abilities
• Clean Drivers' License
• Detail-oriented and thorough
  
  

• Participative Leadership
• Planning & Organizing
• Monitoring & Measuring Cognitive Capabilities:
• Analysis & Attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Critical thinking
  
  

• Assertive
• Methodical
• Drive & Action Oriented
• Flexibility
• Excellence & Quality Orientation

Job title : Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, Academic Development, Construction Economics & Management, EBE

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : August 08, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Requirements for the position :

For all levels :

• A BSc degree, and aBSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Professional registration with theSouth African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession, or eligibility to do so.
• Experience in academic development activities in higher education.
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience post the honours degree.

For appointment at Lecturer Level :

• A master’s degree in Quantity Surveyingor cognate discipline.

For appointment at Senior Lecturer Level :

• A PhD inQuantity Surveying or cognate discipline.
• Previous teaching experience at the tertiary level.
• A research publication record in accredited peer-reviewed journals, conferences, chapters in books or books.

The successful candidate is expected to :

• Lead academic development activities in the Department;
• Facilitate student support structures in the Department;
• Work closely with the Head of Department and Programme Convenors in supporting teaching pedagogies, curriculum design and ensuring student success;
• Contribute to excellence in research at UCT;
• Teach undergraduate and / or postgraduate courses in Quantity Surveying or related fields;
• Conduct research, supervise postgraduate students, and publish in refereed journals;
• Participate in the management and administration of the Department;
• Be socially responsive by engaging with community and / or industry through teaching and research;
• Complete a PhD (if not already held);
• Obtain professional registration with theSouth African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (if not already registered);