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Technical Project Coordinator – Eskom Westville

Job Opportunity: Project Coordinator Technical

Location: Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Department: KZN Portfolio
Business Unit: Project Delivery
Vacancy Type: External/Internal
Task Grade: T12
Reference Number: 50872938MDK
Closing Date: 6 January 2025

Role Purpose

To provide construction project management coordination services, ensuring projects are completed safely within defined time, cost, and quality parameters while optimizing resource use.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

  • National Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF Level 6 with 240 credits.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 3 years in Project Management or Construction Management.

Professional Registration Body:

  • Not applicable.

Skills and Competencies

Behavioral Attributes:

  • Ability to handle complexity.
  • Sound decision-making skills.
  • Resilience and flexibility under pressure.

Leadership Skills:

  • Achievement-oriented.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Effective communication and engagement.
  • Customer-focused approach.
  • Integrity and adherence to values.

Knowledge Areas:

  • Construction management.
  • Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Planning and scheduling.
  • Project management principles.
  • Contracts and cost management.
  • Cost engineering and classification.

Technical Skills:

  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Planning and organizational expertise.
  • Team collaboration and client-focused service delivery.

Assessment:

  • Performance evaluations were conducted using Eskom’s prescribed performance management system.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Support the delivery of standardized construction project management services throughout the project lifecycle.
  2. Coordinate and report on-site construction activities for effective contract and cost management.
  3. Provide support during the project planning phase.
  4. Ensure the timely supply and delivery of project materials.
  5. Manage and coordinate site personnel and contractors.
  6. Facilitate necessary outages required for commissioning activities.
  7. Support project engineering through effective construction management.
  8. Adhere to all safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) governance requirements.

Application Information

Additional Information

  • If not contacted within 28 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • NTCSA is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. Preference may be given to under-represented designated groups.
  • NTCSA is a smoke-free workplace ensuring a healthy environment for employees and visitors.

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