A valued client of ours based in Pretoria is seeking for a Roads and Transportation Lead who will direct, administer, and coordinate the activities of the division in accordance with policies, goals and objectives established by the Board Formulate and implement strategy
- Formulate workable and realistic strategic plans which address the current and future requirements of the
division and in line with company strategy. - Drive implementation as agreed with the COO
- Adjust plans to meet business needs, achieving objectives as agreed with the COO.
- Plan new initiatives in response to internal and external dynamics in collaboration with relevant Heads of
Department and Project Managers. - Drive appropriate alliances with external parties to enhance delivery options and efficiencies.
Achieve business growth
- Use market intelligence gathered from various sources to identify viable business opportunities which enhance
the division’s and businesses’ growth. - Direct and participate in growth activities, including investigations, evaluations, and negotiations, in accordance
with objectives and plans communicated by the COO. - Drive innovation within the division to create new income streams and improve efficiency levels.
- Achieve stipulated profitability targets through new as well as existing projects.
- Monitor compliance with company branding in all marketing and sales activities conducted within the division.
- Authorise proposals for new projects within the division, according to delegation of authority, checking that
costs have been adequately covered and profitability is achieved.
Manage operational governance - Monitor compliance with company Quality processes and procedures, following up on issues identified with the
relevant stakeholders. - Implement appropriate risk assessments, policies, procedures, and applicable standards for the business unit.
- Implement effective compliance frameworks and procedures.
- Take accountability in the execution of the compliance function by placing a high priority on achieving ethical
business standards. - Ensure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with regulations and laws governing
business operations. - Apply principles of good governance to the operation of the division.
Manage operational performance - Direct the development and implementation of procedures and controls, to promote information flow in the
division. - Ensure that relevant operational policies are implemented throughout the division.
- Review reports and statistics, identifying and dealing with problem areas in order to achieve targets.
- Appraise and evaluate results for the division regularly and report these results to the COO.
- Implement service level agreements to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Monitor adherence to procedures and guidelines taking appropriate corrective action.
- Implement an execution strategy for projects in new countries, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
and achieve buy in to planned approach. - Work with Heads of Department and Project managers to implement changes and to provide an integrated
service. - Drive project implementation of key projects; evaluating progress in terms of set objectives.
Continuous improvement
- Identify areas of improvement to meet business needs of the division.
- Formulate processes and technological improvement solutions to enhance efficiencies
- Manage project implementation and evaluating progress in terms of set objectives.
- Achieve alignment with local and global best practice approaches in process improvement implementation as
appropriate.
Capacity Planning
- Plan skills and logistics required to meet project demands so that projects are adequately resourced, in
collaboration with the relevant Heads of Department, Project Managers and other Divisional Executives. - Adjust project resources, as needed, in response to project changes, minimising negative overall impact on
the division. - Annually prepare budget implementation plan for the division within stipulated timeframes,
- Manage costs/expenditure in accordance with divisional budget.
- Improve project delivery efficiencies within the Division to ensure that more can be done with less Manage
BBBEE compliance in accordance with agreed objectives and frameworks. - Promote opportunities for development of disadvantaged groups through mentorship and sponsorship
programmes.
Manage Stakeholder relationships
- Engage and build relationships with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that they support the company.
- Assess and understand customer needs, achieving ROI for customers on service rendered according to
project objectives. - Monitor internal delivery to customers through compliance with Service Level Agreements and/or
achievement of stipulated project objectives. - Achieve integration of processes in the division in collaboration with other functions, delivering required
objectives. - Ensure processes and structures are in place to deliver required service levels and resolve problems.
- Resolve customer problems to ensure retention of customer base.
- Represent the business unit/company in appropriate meetings and forums.
- Continually assess and mitigate stakeholder risks by giving feedback from division to the COO.
Manage staff
- Delegate responsibilities, as necessary, to Heads of Department and Project Managers, ensuring that the
responsibilities are defined and understood. - Set, agree and monitor performance of staff aligned with planned targets and with common focus.
- Identify succession planning and career path requirements, following up on achievement in
terms of agreed plans. - Ensure employment equity compliance according to agreed targets.
- Monitor that workflow achieves division requirements.
- Recruit staff using defined HR processes.
- Facilitate staff productivity and efficiency.
- Review remuneration approaches to incentivise performance, implementing in collaboration with the
relevant stakeholders.
Drive HSE management
- Establish HSE culture which will support the company’s values and principles.
- Oversee compliance with health and safety requirements for the division.
- Monitor that relevant legislation is always adhered to.
- Identify unsafe working conditions and/or circumstances which are impacting the health and safety of
employees as well as other stakeholders and take appropriate action.
Education, Language & Qualifications
- B.Eng, B.Tech or BSc Civil Engineering
- Masters or Honours degree will be an advantage
- Professional Registration with ECSA as Engineer/Technologist
- [URL Removed] at SACPCMP will be an advantage
- NQF Level 5 and 7 LIC will be an added advantage
Essential knowledge, Skills & Experience.
- SANRAL and Provincial Government roads experience.
- Project execution management and leadership skills
- Excellent Management skills.
- Business and financial acumen
- Acknowledged and proven specialist knowledge of applicable local and international standards and
statutory and regulatory requirements. - A specialist technical background with a minimum of 15 years engineering experience which includes a
minimum of 10 years post registration experience. - A specialist technical background with a minimum of at least 15 years engineering experience of which 10
years must be operational management experience - Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Skills:
- ECSA
- Operations and Logistics
Desired Work Experience:
- More than 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree