To establish, lead and manage the Project Management Office (PMO) for the implementation of High-Speed Rail project in South Africa. To also spearhead the implementation of the DoT High-Speed Rail Framework and related deliverables, including amongst others, conducting feasibilities studies and facilitating engagements with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

 

 

Approach relevant government institutions for approvals

Coordinate engagements between various HSR related stakeholders

Ensure the alignment of the HSR projects to the broader government objectives

Contribute, lead and manage projects related to the development of High Speed Rail (HSR) network in South Africa

Develop a project plan to operationalize the unit’s strategic performance targets

Align Programme plans and strategies with key stakeholder strategic performance targets

Manage the process of undertaking HSR related feasibility studies

Monitoring the implementation of projects

 

Establish and manage the governance structures:

Establishment of support structures to ensure the streamlined delivery of the Project

Produce an implementation roadmap, with prioritised initiatives, activities, and deliverables for implementation.

Consult with relevant public sector bodies to identify areas of collaboration and alignment

Establish processes to ensure full, end-to-end coordination between all involved parties

Lead the development, implementation  and/or enforcement of High-Speed Legislation, Standards

and Guidelines

 

Establish and enhance systems to implement and manage a range of HSR related activities and deliverables.

Establishing a coordinated communication system for all active projects

Developing  and  implementing  a  project  risk management framework

Recognizing key project constraints facing the projects and coordinating the successful resolution of

the challenges

Developing and managing the implementation of project plans

Oversee project teams, including internal and external stakeholders

Lead and manage project technical meetings

Managing and monitoring the implementation of a project communication plan

Managing the project/programme budgets and monitoring variances

Drafting and managing project reporting

Manage the development of appropriate Terms of Reference for project related procurement

Manage the allocation of resources (both internal and external) and required outputs

 

Develop project/programme budgets in line with agreed feasibilities available funding and project/operational planning

Monitor project expenditure against budgets and project deliverables Address any project budget variances

Monitoring the project funding progress

Identifying and addressing project funding challenges

 

Managing the development of appropriate TORs for project related procurement

Evaluating proposals and appointing relevant service

providers to facilitate project related delivery

 

Select, assign, lead and manage people and project human resources

Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives through implementation of the performance management system

Build and manage relationships with staff members

Manage and support staff development

Develop and manage the implementation of succession plans for key individuals and critical positions

 

Participate in various meetings (internal and external forums, objectors, et.) and provide comments/opinions on matters affecting or concerning the functionality and successful implementation

of the HSR implementation.

Collaborate with external departments/professionals’ issues related to land use planning, NEMA requirements, built environment requirements and industry best practices

Attend meetings with project managers, developers, service providers and/or contractors, attorneys

and other key stakeholders

Identify key community stakeholders including but not limited to non-government organizations, business forums, residents’ associations, etc. through literature reviews, networking, community canvassing and client liaison

Identify effective communication channels and establish

contact with leaders in the community regarding the objectives of the project.

 

Knowledge of transport legislation

Knowledge of corporate governance principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Project is mandatory

Must have knowledge of contract management (New Engineering Contract (NEC), General

Conditions of Contract (GCC), International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), Joint

Buildings Contracts Committee (JBCC)

Understanding of the Inter-Governmental Relations environment, government planning frameworks,

and Infrastructure delivery processes

Communication, Leadership, negotiation and conflict management skills

 

NQF level 8 qualification in Transport Economics, Engineering, Project or Programme Management

At least 10 years’ experience in project management of large-scale railway or built environment projects,

and/or infrastructure development projects

Registration with a relevant engineering, programme/project management or transport professional body desired

Working experience in High-Speed Rail (HSR) and/or related projects advantageous

Working experience in development management and contract management