Middle Manager Project Portfolio - Civils (HOD) Rosherville

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 10 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Energy and Power Engineering

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To take overall responsibility for the development and management of the Civils portfolio within Construction Services, ensuring sustainable delivery, profitability and growth while driving a strong SHEQ culture across all Civils projects.

Position: Middle Manager Project Portfolio - Civils Position/Task Grade: M18 Department: Civils Business Unit: Construction Services Location: Rosherville

Skills:
  • Strategic thinking,
  • People leadership,
  • Coaching,
  • Performance management,
  • Communication: clear reporting and stakeholder engagement across projects and functions
Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of Legal, Policy and Procedure, IFRS
  • Knowledge of Construction Regulation
  • Commercial & financial: budgeting, cost control, margin management, cash flow awareness, client relationship management.
  • Project/portfolio delivery: oversight of scope, schedule, cost and risk; escalation and intervention; reporting cadence.
  • SHEQ & compliance: working knowledge of OHS Act requirements, legal appointment obligations, and management system compliance (ISO/OHS).
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Civils portfolio, ensuring alignment to Construction Services objectives.
  • Accountable for overall Civils project delivery performance across scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction.
  • Ensure profitability, growth and effective cost management for the Civils portfolio, including budget, CAPEX and cash flow management.
  • Implement and maintain Civils project management best practice in collaboration with the Project Management Office.
  • Maintain active oversight of project execution; intervene and escape where required to ensure smooth running of projects.
  • Build and maintain key client relationships (including relevant Eskom stakeholders) to enable delivery and secure future work.
  • Drive SHEQ leadership and compliance across all Civils projects, including ensuring valid legal appointments and adherence to ISO/OHS requirements.
  • Lead and manage Civils resources (planning, utilisation, overtime, leave, training and capability development) to meet project needs.
  • Manage performance, discipline and industrial relations matters within the Civils area in line with the PD&R process and ERI procedures.
  • Ensure accurate weekly and monthly portfolio and project reporting, including performance, risks, issues and corrective actions.
Qualification(s):
  • B Eng. / BTech Civil or BSc Civils or Quantity Surveyor at NQF7 with 360 credits
  • Relevant management qualification (e.g., Management Development Programme).
Experience:
  • 7 years’ management experience in Power Generation, Transmission or Distribution; Construction; or a comparable operational environment
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