We are looking to hire aJunior Project Managerwho will play a crucial role in delivering projects of varying size and complexity.As a Junior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for directing, organizing, and controlling project activities, under the direction of a Project Principal and the Senior Project Manager / PMO. What you'll do:Prepare governance reports, project status reports, presentations, agendas and minutes, and issue logs and change control registersMonitor, analyse and report on budgets and forecasts to the Senior ProjectManager / Technical Manager, highlighting any variances, and providing suggestions for resolutionAttend client meetings as and when required, and assist with determination of project requirementsEnsure quality inspections during/after new installationsAssist the Senior Project Manager / PMO in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, budgets, cash flows and preliminary schedulesEnsure that all project documentation is delivered as per the ISO processAssist the Senior Project Manager / Technical Manager / PMO with technical vetting of projects if and when requiredTrack the progress and quality of work being performed by employees and sub-contractorsEffectively manage site managers and employees under your control for the project durationUse project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expendituresEnsure clients' needs are met in a timely and cost-effective mannerPrepare substantial completion/acceptance certificates and ensure all required project close out documents are obtainedCommission software and hardware for in-house workforce systems as well as those systems that might be used from time to time.Ensure as Built drawings are done and signed off by the clientEnsure project quality signoffs are completedEnsure project equipment register is sent to the Soc to update the CMDBAssist peers with systems that might be problematic and requires a higher level of knowledgeYour expertise:At least 8 years overall experience in a Security and Building Technology environment.At least 2-3 years of experience supporting Project Managers / TechnicalManagers in the delivery of projects in a coordination and support roleProficient in MS Project and the MS Office Suite of productsExperience in the fields of Access Control, Fire Detection, Gas Suppression and CCTV systemsFamiliarity with construction methods and building contracts (JBCC GCC), with an understanding of the Construction environment which require daily activity and oversight as well as adaptation as clients' physical environments constantly change, therefore must be able to travel between sites on a daily basis and attend to multiple sites.Qualifications required:Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent diplomaProject Management Certification / Diploma - Prince2 or Project Management DiplomaDiploma OR B Degree (Engineering/Project Management ProjectManagement/Construction)PSIRA Certified (Grade E and B)Need to be of sound body and mind as the role require physical work.Preferred qualification:Project Management – (Prince 2/PMBOK/Other project related courses)Project Management Institute(PMI) membershipClear understanding of ISO ProcessesPersonality and attributes:Effective communication skills including verbal, written, and presentation skillsProven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment with a solid understanding of SHERQ requirementsDemonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing prioritiesStrong multi-tasking and organizational skills to ensure stock, subcontractors, and emplyees with stakeholders on a site can work together to deliver a specific outcomeAbility to operate in an environment of uncertainty and incomplete information and make well-reasoned decisionsProject Management – Demonstrated/proven knowledge and experience in working on and supporting project management to deliver businessbenefits - Need to understand Time, Cost, Scope, Issue, and Risk management in a practical environment.Stakeholder management – ability to successfully manage a wide network of relationshipsCommunication – Accurately and clearly convey timely information and ideas, using a style and manner of presentation appropriate to the target audienceProblem resolution – act on identified needs and expectations, and resolve issues and problems of stakeholders ensuring that action and decisions address stakeholder needs expectationsResearch, analysis and decision making – comprehensive reaching, analysing and summarising of information, making sense of large amounts of information and complex situations and getting to the heart of the problemLeadership – Contribute to the creation of a motivated environment where goals can be achieved, skills and knowledge are enhanced, and learning development are valued.Other information applicable to the opportunity:Permanent PositionLocation:Â DurbanTravel: Occasional basic traveling Â
