Supplier Park Development Company SOC Ltd Trading As AIDC, Rosslyn, Gauteng

Junior Project Manager

Supplier Park Development Company SOC Ltd trading as AIDC, Rosslyn, Gauteng

The Supplier Park Development Company (SOC) Ltd trading as AIDC is a Government owned, public entity company established to provide support to the SA Automotive Industry in its drive for global competitiveness. It is a dynamic company that offers exciting career opportunities. The Supplier Park Development Company (SOC) Ltd trading as AIDC’s success hinges on its human capital, and in our pursuit to realise our strategic objectives, we aim to recruit a Junior Project Manager in the Enterprise Development Department. The successful candidate will report directly to the Department Manager, Enterprise Development.

POSITION : Junior Project Manager

PERIOD : Permanent

LOCATION : AIDC, Rosslyn, Gauteng

DEPARTMENT : Enterprise Development Department

Purpose of Position

Provide professional Project Management services to the Department for the implementation of improvement programmes that employ best practices and ultimately lead towards the industry’s global competitiveness.

Furthermore to plan, direct and coordinate designated projects to achieve objectives within timeframes and funding parameters, technical requirements, and customer expectations.

Provide general support to the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager, in promoting services to current and prospective clients; interact with and assist in developing mechanisms to address client needs.

Qualifications

·  Grade 12

·  Technical Diploma (Logistics/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering)

·  Project Management

·  Lean Manufacturing

Experience

·  2 years relevant experience in a project and manufacturing environment (1 year as a trainee).

Knowledge

·  PMBOK

·  ERP Systems

·  Value Stream Mapping

·  Accounting principles

·  Policies and procedures

Skills

·  Project Management

·  Manufacturing

·  Logistics

·  Communication

·  Problem Solving

·  Decision making

·  Negotiation

·  Computer literacy

·  Presentations

·  Business communication

·  Report writing

·  Facilitation

·  Interpersonal

·  Training

·  Conflict handling

·  Relationship versatility

Attributes

·  Patience

·  Attention to detail

·  Time management

·  Ethics

·  Confidentiality

·  Team-work

·  Structured

·  Systematic

·  Proactive

·  Professional

Other Requirements

·  Own transport

General Function

Note: The list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and may be changed at any time, depending on the operational requirements of the Supplier Park Development Company (SOC) Ltd trading as AIDC and within the parameters of the position.

1.  Draft Project Plans

·  Identify Tasks

·  Subtasks

·  Resources require and

·  Milestones

2.  Draft Project Charters

·  Identify Stakeholders

·  Identify Risks,

·  High level budget

3.  Task Execution

·  Implement delegated task in terms of the project plan

·  Oversee project resources (staff and any other resources)

·  Ensure that procurement processes are adhered to and implemented

4.  Monitor Performance to Plan

·  Track progress and highlight non-compliance

·  Redefine project timelines

·  Progress reports monthly

·  Report project budget (monthly) and highlight variances

5.  Support Functions

·  Draft proposals and feasibility studies on various potential projects

·  Prepare draft training material and presentations

·  Brand representation:

5.183.1  Industry forums

5.183.2  Seminars

5.183.3  Marketing of the services

·  Research

·  Project Administration

6.  Stakeholder relationship management

·  Communication to client

·  Update and feedback regular project information

·  Visits to clients

·  Maintain relationships in terms of the SLA and company policy

Contact:

If you are interested in this position and have the relevant experience please forward your CV with full personal details, education, work history and contactable references to Jonet Claassen at Supplier Park Development Company (SOC) Ltd trading as AIDC via fax 086-218-2005, or e-mail: .

Please note:

1.  Closing date for application is 7 August 2013.

2.  Correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates.

3.  Short-listed candidates will be subjected to appropriate pre-employment checks as part of the selection process.

4.  In line with the Supplier Park Development Company (SOC) Ltd trading as AIDC’s commitment to compliance to the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

5.  It is unlawful to employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in South Africa. Unless the advert states otherwise, please ensure you have this permission before applying.