Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Finance Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Post Graduate degree is preferred
• PMP certification will be added advantage
• Minimum 10 years in local government sector
• Knowledge of the local government trading services
• Knowledge in Project Management processes (PMI)
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects with a focus on smart metering or technology implementation.

Job Knowledge and Skills Required

• Have an extensive understanding of smart grid technologies, and advanced metering infrastructure.
• Experience working with Municipalities and understanding of municipal energy environment (Electricity infrastructure, systems and processes).
• Engineering projects management and project finance experience.
• Have an understanding of back-office management systems and metering, communications and control protocols technologies.
• Have strong computer skills, using appropriate electrical modelling software applications, project management software, MS Office Suite package and financial management tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams effectively
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and supervise multiple Project Implementation Units in their implementation of technical activities in partnership with a variety of subnational stakeholder groups, including community and government.
• Ability to work in a team and individually.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The project manager will lead, coordinate and manage the NT SMG project team, related activities and their day to day operations.
• The Project manager shall be responsible for the overall coordination and delivery of all aspects of the Project.
• Responsible for delivery of all substantive management and financial reports from and on behalf of the Project in the required format
• Plan the activities of the project and monitor progress against the approved project plan, and multi-year work plan as per the Project Documents.
• Responsible for the overall delivery of the project within the specified time and budget
• Attend to and resolve billing queries between municipalities and Eskom
• Develop and justify solutions to complex problems.
• Support with the development of targets, specifications, schedules, and budgets to create project plans.