Function Manager: Power & Energy, or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time
This position is responsible for providing professional services on projects within the Power & Energy Functional group, including leading, design management and design delivery for projects and managing professional teams of medium/large projects in any of the focus areas; Renewable Energy, Building Services, Power Reticulation, Distribution Substations, Overhead Power Lines, Underground Power cables, Streetlighting, Urban Energy, Water Plants, Asset Management and Master Planning
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General management of the electrical design process on medium/large projects
Management and coordination of inputs and deliverables to multi-disciplinary project teams
Manage budgets, resourcing, and deliverables of design team, within the function
Manage budgets, resourcing, and deliverables of outsourced work (if required), within the function
Negotiate and agree project budgets and timelines with other sections on large projects comprising multi-disciplinary project teams
Author competent technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
Check and review the deliverables of project team
Take responsibility for project deliverables
Present / represent designs at technical committees
Draft successful responses to bids
Clear knowledge of work procedures and ability to brief project team on them
Assign tasks, and manage work of others
Regular client contact under direction of more senior manager
Build relationships with clients
Manage project Scope and manage scope creep
Successfully identify and follow through on leads associated with additional work prospects
Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets
Discuss in detail with clients the business technologies and markets
Train and mentor others in respective functional fields and build a team
Market SMEC’s technical capability
Supervise Engineers or Technicians in undertaking checks and inspections of constructed works for compliance with design and specifications, including monitoring and proposing remedial actions
Development and/or improvement of function group specific design procedures
Plan and coordinate investigations and surveys
Coordinate work between functions
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Overseeing and delivery of quality designs and solutions according to standards
Meeting timeliness of deliverables such as designs and drawings
Setting clear project goals and requirements that are agreed to by all stakeholders
Planning of workload to meet deadlines
Knowledge and implementation of SMEC’s systems and procedures
Meeting of project and internal requirements such as budgets and utilization targets
Satisfying Client requirements on project delivery
Report writing
Mentoring Graduates
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university
Relevant Professional Registration
Minimum 8 years of professional experience
Specialist knowledge in one of the following:
Renewable Energy and/or
Power distribution, reticulation, Substations (Primary / Control plant), Overhead lines and underground cables and/or
Building services for utility buildings, commercial buildings, Urban energy, Water plants, Asset Management and Master planning
Worked with Eskom or South African Municipality
Knowledge of relevant Eskom or SANS standards
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of QA and OHS requirements
Knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management
Experience in using design software tools e.g DilSilent, AutoCAD, Micro Station, Revit, Relux, DIALux etc
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively write reports
Courteous and business orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relations
Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Ability to make technical decisions which are outcome driven
We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
