Middle Manager Project Portfolio Delivery (Grid Planning)

Listing status: Under Review Apply by: 20 March 2026 Position summary Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply Job category: Technical Project Management Location: Sunninghill Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes Introduction Task Grade: M18Department: Grid Planning and DevelopmentBusiness Unit: Project DevelopmentArea of specialization: To be accountable for planning, formulating, implementing, managing and maintaining professional project support strategies, services, resources and controls required for the success of the multi-million-rand network expansion portfolio per operating unit to meet the network expansion and refurbishment needs of the operating unit, Department of Electricity and Energy, Integrated Demand Management and key customers.Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill, Gauteng Skills and Competencies Required Behavioural: Resilience and flexibility Integrity and values Trustworthiness Leadership: Strategy generation and alignment Change leadership Emotional maturity Negotiation and conflict resolution Business acumen Dealing with complexity Working with authority Providing direction through change Strategic thinking Building, develop teams Building cross boundary, cultural relationships Customer orientation Knowledge: Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and other project management systems and tools Construction management and regulations Earned value management (EVM) Contracts management Quantity surveying Portfolio communications management Skill: Problem-solving Judgment and decision making Influencing and persuading Organisational communication Delegation of authority and responsibility Developing organisational talent Planning and organising Strategic functional leadership Key Responsibilities: Lead the development of project management procedures, guidelines and standards. Manage portfolio accounting, costing and cost control systems. Monitor, assess and improve the network expansion portfolio execution of projects. Manage portfolio planning and schedule control processes. Establish and manage the project contracting environment. Act as a project management centre of excellence. Manage programme and project management mentoring and coaching. NTCSA is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of NTCSA and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. NTCSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions. NTCSA is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace. Qualification(s): B Degree / B Tech / Advanced Diploma in Built Environment / Commerce / Human Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits Experience: 7 years’ Experience in Project management #J-18808-Ljbffr

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