The Business Manager will be responsible for the efficient day to day coordination of the Port Elizabeth Office within the Delegation of Authority for Business Managers, over and above his/her technical and project management [URL Removed] of ResponsibilityBusiness Development and Support
- Assists with business development (marketing) in the region with the support of the Business
- Development Team
- Contributes to the Company’s annual business and strategic plan.
- Arranges customer functions at Office level to promote the Company.
- Ensure clear agreement of customer objectives and that these are met or exceeded.
Internal Project Management, Health and Safety, Administration and Quality Management Procedures
- Comply with Company procedures and processes in terms of project registration and risk analysis.
- Comply with Quality procedures by ensuring auditable trail of actions during full life cycle of project delivery process all in accordance with company Quality Management Procedures.
- Comply with and embrace Health and Safety requirements in the Office as well as on construction sites.
Project Delivery
- Provides project support to Divisional Executives as well as to Project Managers.
- Manages and coordinates assigned projects cost effective (as per the job description for Project
- Managers).
- Ensure that project start-up processes are followed, and the project scoping is clear and approved.
- Facilitate and assist with the tender and adjudication process leading up to contractor appointment and site hand over.
Monitor and manage construction activities including:
- Attending site and inspection meetings.
- Managing changes to work scope.
- Managing installation quality and compliance with specifications.
- Managing contract finances including valuations and payment certifications.
- Managing and witnessing testing and commissioning of works.
- Managing close out of projects.
Training and Mentoring
- Participate in continuous professional development training, to maintain professional registration. (if already registered)
- Assist with training and mentoring of others who are registered as in-training engineers/technologists.
Leadership and Relations
- Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders, both internal and external to the Company, and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
- Interact with leaders and peers in such a way to command respect and to grow leadership skills.
- Facilitate and develop positive relationships in the Office and ensure that acceptable levels of ergonomics are maintained.
- Manage the administrative support staff for the Office.
- Ensure that the Office administrative matters are dealt with effectively and timeously.
- Ensure the maintenance of standard office equipment, including the motor vehicle(s) and furniture.
- Ensure the effective maintenance of the Office building in terms of the lease agreement.
- Ensure the maintenance of the Office archives.
- Manage the budget for the Office supplies and equipment.
Qualifications & Registration
- BEng or BTech degree.
- Professional Registration (ECSA – minimum 5 years post registration)
Essential Knowledge & Skills
- Technical and practical engineering skills.
- A minimum of 10 years technical and practical experience.
- Business development skills.
- Excellent communication and management skills.
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Market related