Role Overview:

Gig Engineer is seeking a Project Manager to be based in George, Western Cape, on behalf of its client.

Description

Technical expertise:

• Project management expertise required in resilient cities and water infrastructure projects;
• Provide knowledge and experience-based competency to perform project management-specific consultancy services;
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in and outside the company in the disciplines required to deliver projects. This includes the link with data science and digital services.
• Actively explore opportunities to apply a Digital Way of Working in projects, identify internal and external needs and organise efforts to automate and standardise processes or make them more efficient, and
• Raise brand awareness in the company’s relevant sectors. Capacity Building:
• Be a team player and contribute to the skill development and transfer of knowledge of the climate resilience team by mentoring junior and mid-level professionals;
• Actively share your knowledge and experience with your team;
• Create a learning environment where colleagues are trained and can be developed into independent resources. Proposals and Project Management:
• Prepare or lead the preparation of proposals and tenders.
• Act as project manager for climate resilience and water services projects in Business Line Water South Africa.

Job Requirements

• Desired Qualifications and Professional Registration
• BEng/BSc/BTech Civil
• PMP and SACPCMP
• 8-10 years’ post-qualification experience
• Professional registration with ECSA or working toward this
• Be able to deliver high-quality, accurate and timely work consistently
• Ability to work in English and Afrikaans
• Willingness to travel within the Southern Cape
• Resident in George
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle

Behaviours and Values Required

• Great communicator, especially with clients
• External orientation and entrepreneurship, i.e. commercially astute with a strong marketing, growth and profit orientation
• Emotional intelligence and inspiring others, i.e. lead by example, shows cultural sensitivity and stimulates a diverse and inclusive culture
• Learning agility and growth mindset, i.e. respond and develop in line with changing circumstances and what is needed for the company.
• An energetic and enthusiastic team player willing to collaborate with and work across Advisory Groups within the Company.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply directly to the job ad or by submitting their CV and a summary of relevant experience with the role title in the subject line to tavonga@gigengineer.io.

Depending on the response, we may not be able to respond individually to all applicants; therefore, if you have not received a response within four weeks from your submission date, please consider your application unsuccessful.