We are currently looking for a Function Manager, Power and Energy (Electrical Engineering) to join our team. This position is responsible for project acquisition (winning work), project management, financial management, delivery and technical execution of transmission & distribution projects, including the management of staff within the group to ensure full utilization and achievement of milestones in Johannesburg.
Key Responsibilities :
- Market development and proactive approach in developing work in the Renewable Energy, Transmission & Distribution, Transport, Electrical, and Building Services market and being aware of what projects are likely to come up from clients - generating repeat business.
- Develop business strategies for the function in the Gauteng in conjunction with the Functional Group's Business Plan and objectives.
- Develop and maintain existing key client relationships, maintain client satisfaction.
- Submission of EOIs and Proposals in line with the Instrument of Delegation and provide input into large infrastructure pursuits as required.
- Win and deliver projects for the function with the assistance of the National Power and Energy team.
- Ensure projects within the function are completed on time and on budget.
- Ensure appropriate technical standards, and Quality Assurance Management System requirements are maintained on projects and proposals.
- Review and approval of all functional deliverables for internal and external issues.
- Development of staff, including keeping staff informed, providing suitable training, suitable opportunities, planning career paths, maintaining professional ethics and professional standards of behaviour.
- Ensure documentation, reporting and communication is to the required quality.
- Manage or be part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver project milestones.
- Mentor and challenge graduates. Develop career path to specifically leading to Professional Registration for staff.
- Maintain professional development and remain abreast of advances in chosen technical field.
- Offer clients technical innovative solutions.
- Participate as a technical resource in projects outside the region and support other regions at a management level as and when required.
Requirements
Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from an accredited university/college
- Master of Engineering degree - Electrical will be an added advantage
- Minimum 15 years of practical experience in the (functional group) discipline
- Professional Engineer ECSA registration Pr Eng/Tech Eng
- Technical leadership skills in Transmission & Distribution systems designs
- Project Management skills and experience in Renewable Energy, Transmission & Distribution and Building Services projects
- Maintaining a consistent and manageable workload
- Develop and maintain key client relationships
- Assist in the development of Functional staff
- Ensuring all projects are adequately resourced in terms of capabilities and specialists
- Experience in design using appropriate software, documentation, and delivery of major projects
- Experience in management of large electrical design and supervision projects involving teams of project staff
- Experience in Government standards, codes, and documentation
- Knowledge of web-based project cost control and financial systems (e.g. BST)
Desired Skills:
- Electrical
- Substation
- Transmission
- Consulting