JOB TITLE : PROGRAMME MANAGER: RESEARCH AND MATERIALS TESTING
CONTRACT TYPE : PERMANENT
JOB GRADE : COMPETITIVE SALARY ALIGNED TO NHBRC SALARY GRADES
REPORTING TO : EXECUTIVE MANAGER: ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL
DEPARTMENT/SECTION : ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
LOCATION : ERIC MOLOBI, SOSHANGUVE
KEY DELIVERABLES
The purpose of the Manager: Research and Material Testing is to establish, grow and sustain the overall management of the Eric Molobi Centre for Research and Housing Innovation in order for the NHBRC to deliver quality services to the organisation and all relevant Stakeholders.
The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
• Interpret the business plan and develop a functional budget to achieve the approved objectives (operational, capex and employee budgets).
• Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls.
• Manage the business units’ budget in coordination with the Executive Manager: Engineering and Technical Services.
• Implement and effectively manage the approved budgets, report variances and monitor the implementation of remedial actions to minimise impact.
• Manage the day-to-day processing of accounts receivable and payable, producing reports as requested.
• Reconcile monthly activities and assist in generating year-end reports.
• Assist the Executive Manager: Engineering and Technical Services in creating an annual organisational budget and monitoring cash flow.
• Implement the strategy and plan for the Research Unit to support the organisational technical excellence
• Oversee the implementation of the research plan for NHBRC.
• Improve operational systems, processes, and policies to ensure effective reporting, information flow, and management, business process, and organisational planning.
• Ensure that the laboratory operation aligns with to the ISO 9001 standards.
• Drive initiatives (in the management team and organizationally) that contribute to long-term operational excellence.
• Review, develop and implement policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure standardisation throughout the business unit.
• Ensure that the Eric Molobi CRHI adheres to all Health and Safety regulations in accordance to the applicable standards.
• Ensure that SHE audit findings are addressed.
• Report on the performance of Centre Research and Housing Innovation processes
• Prepare reports for EXCO; Council and its Committees
• Build client relations by demonstrating professionalism and constructive response to client needs
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with team members and others by demonstrating productivity, initiative, and flexibility.
• Presenting research papers at technical conferences.
• Conducting workshops with the relevant stakeholders.
• Provide relevant and specialised technical support to various stakeholders to ensure the achievement of NHBRC’s objectives.
• Deploy and manage the resource plan and ensure alignment with to business needs
• Conduct performance management and monitor performance on an on ongoing basis through mentoring, coaching, and reviews and take appropriate steps to correct performance issues.
• Promote and implement a continuous learning culture.
• Deal with grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues and take appropriate actions in accordance with NHBRC Policy.
• Recruitment and selection of suitable candidates according to recruitment and selection procedures and EE targets within Fund and Finance.
• Provide input into Workplace Skills Plan in conjunction with Human Capital for Fund and Finance division.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Must hold an appropriate bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Built Environment and related fields.
• Must have ten (10) years working experience in the Construction or Building Industry
• Minimum five (5) years in a Research role with a minimum of two research papers
• Minimum five (5) years supervisory or management operational experience within a Built Environment
• Registered as a professional with one of the Built Environment Regulatory bodies for 5 (five) years or more.
APPOINTMENT
The above-mentioned position will be offered on a permanent basis with a Total Cost To Company package.
ENQUIRIES:
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Mr. Jabulani Ntshani
Tel: (011) 317 0496
CLOSING DATE: 6 November 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your CV to recruitment@nhbrc.org.za with “Programme Manager: Research and Material Testing” in the subject line. Applicants are informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within 1 month after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
Disclaimer: The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan. The NHBRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates will be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the National Home Builders Registration Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.