SUMMARY:
LARGE MANUFACTURING, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROUP
POSITION INFO:
Based East Rand. Join a large manufacturing, wholesale & retail Group that supplies the local SA market as well as selected African and European markets. In addition to multiple sales & wholesale Branches around South Africa there are many retail outlets where the Group has a franchise type setup. The business is also an appointed Distributor for well known Brands and due to its entrepreneurial spirit is continuously expanding its business, both vertically and horitzontally. This key position reports into the Chief Executive Officer who is an Engineer by training and has an MBL with an ability to think ‘out of the box’ from a commercial and business perspective. He is the key driver resulting in the Group’s excellent profits. Although this position has 5 key areas of responsibility, namely: Project Management, Facilities Management, Security Oversight, Import & Export Management as well as Continuous Improvement, there is particular emphasis on Project Management. In this regard, these small to medium sized projects are commercial in nature and the basic principles of Project Management must be applied. Therefore, each project must be delivered on time, within budget and agreed scope and timelines so as to meet or exceed the expectation of the Stakeholders or Clients, who may be internal or external.
Key performance areas, inter alia, include:
- Project Management will involve overseeing and managing a portfolio of multiple small to medium sized projects and contracts. Ensure each project & contract is completed on time, within budget and according to the required quality standards. It should be noted that there are no subordinates and therefore the candidate will need to work with either internal staff and / or external specialists like Engineers, Architects, Lawyers, Franchisees to be successful in managing each specific project and contract. Furthermore, the need to influence and sometimes even win over Internal Department Heads and / or Executives in terms of the need for a specific project cannot be over-emphasised.
- It should be noted that there is a project mandate document which is the formal basis for carrying out each project and provides a general overview of the project(s) and its purpose & scope. This document will include outlining the importance or priority of the project, the project context & objective, classifications (complexity, benefit of project etc.), responsibilities of appointees, contents & scope, project period & budget, actual project release. The candidate will need to generate and maintain proper project and contract administration and effective communication with relevant Stakeholders. Ensure proper project and contract costing, budgeting and control.
- Facility Management will include managing the Corporate Properties and ensuring they are well maintained and operational. Furthermore, there is a need to co-ordinate maintenance, repairs and upgrades as needed.
- Security Oversight: oversee all the Security Measures at various sites within the Group throughout South Africa. This will include implementing and monitoring security protocols to ensure the safety of personnel and assets.
- Import and Export Management requires handling Import and Export Permits and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Also, liaise with Government Departments to facilitate smooth import and export processes.
- Continuous Improvement will focus on identifying opportunities for improvement in operations and processes. There will be a need to collaborate with Line Management to conduct feasibility studies and implement improvements.
Requirements:
- A Bachelors Degree with appropriate Project Management Diploma and/or courses as well as strong project management skills with experience in handling small to medium multiple projects and contracts simultaneously. In addition, knowledge of facility management practices & principles as well as security management and import/export protocols and procedures.
- The ability to multi-task, be highly organised and efficient. Computer literate especially in MS Project, Excel (advanced), PowerPoint & Word as well as relevant discipline-specific software programmes.
- Ability to mobilise and solicit teams across functional lines ensuring effective communication at all times (both verbal and written), be decisive, able to delegate, problem solve and think strategically. Needless to say attention to detail is critical and able to work within time constraints and budget.
Apply on-line or alternatively phone Gerald Lilian on (011) 4841790.
Be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks from date of submission of your CV, then please deem your application as unsuccessful.
