Programme Manager: Research and Materials Testing needed at National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC

The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Interpret the business plan and develop a functional budget to achieve the approved objectives (operational, capex and employee budgets).
• Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls.
• Manage the business units’ budget in coordination with the Executive Manager: Engineering and Technical Services.
• Implement and effectively manage the approved budgets, report variances and monitor the implementation of remedial actions to minimise impact.
• Manage the day-to-day processing of accounts receivable and payable, producing reports as requested.
• Reconcile monthly activities and assist in generating year-end reports.
• Assist the Executive Manager: Engineering and Technical Services in creating an annual organisational budget and monitoring cash flow.
• Implement the strategy and plan for the Research Unit to support the organisational technical excellence
• Oversee the implementation of the research plan for NHBRC.
• Improve operational systems, processes, and policies to ensure effective reporting, information flow, and management, business process, and organisational planning.
• Ensure that the laboratory operation aligns with to the ISO 9001 standards.
• Drive initiatives (in the management team and organizationally) that contribute to long-term operational excellence.
• Review, develop and implement policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure standardisation throughout the business unit.
• Ensure that the Eric Molobi CRHI adheres to all Health and Safety regulations in accordance to the applicable standards.
• Ensure that SHE audit findings are addressed.
• Report on the performance of Centre Research and Housing Innovation processes
• Prepare reports for EXCO; Council and its Committees
• Build client relations by demonstrating professionalism and constructive response to client needs
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with team members and others by demonstrating productivity, initiative, and flexibility.
• Presenting research papers at technical conferences.
• Conducting workshops with the relevant stakeholders.
• Provide relevant and specialised technical support to various stakeholders to ensure the achievement of NHBRC’s objectives.
• Deploy and manage the resource plan and ensure alignment with to business needs
• Conduct performance management and monitor performance on an on ongoing basis through mentoring, coaching, and reviews and take appropriate steps to correct performance issues.
• Promote and implement a continuous learning culture.
• Deal with grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues and take appropriate actions in accordance with NHBRC Policy.
• Recruitment and selection of suitable candidates according to recruitment and selection procedures and EE targets within Fund and Finance.
• Provide input into Workplace Skills Plan in conjunction with Human Capital for Fund and Finance division.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold an appropriate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Built Environment and related fields.
• Must have ten (10) years working experience in the Construction or Building Industry
• Minimum five (5) years in a Research role with a minimum of two research papers
• Minimum five (5) years supervisory or management operational experience within a Built Environment
• Registered as a professional with one of the Built Environment Regulatory bodies for 5 (five) years or more.