Project Manager: Business Management

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leader in the nature conservation space, has an exciting opportunity available for two Business Development Project Managers. This position is based in Pretoria.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning and implementation, and post-award management of Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects, exercising delegated authority
• Consult with the management at all relevant staged in the PPP project cycle and ensure on-going consultation and buy-in from relevant stakeholder
• Directly support the General Manager: Business Development Unit to comply with the requirements of Treasury Regulation 16 to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (PFMA) and all strategic objectives of the Business Development Unit
• Diligently manage the projects from inception to signing of the PPP agreement and financial closure
• Ensure that the projects are affordable and provide optimal value-for-money solutions, and appropriately allocate risk to the private parties.
• Manage all information systems necessary for the proper planning and implementation of the projects
• Proactively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise opportunities for project success.

• Be in possession of a Business Degree in Commerce, Tourism, Project Management or relevant.
• Must have 6 years management experience, PPP Implementation experience will be an added advantage.
• An understanding of financial feasibility studies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations.
• Project management skills.
• Financial management and analytical skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Computer skills.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Diversity and change management skills.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).