Infrastructure Project Lead – Multi-Site Retail & Taxi

Our client is looking for a Project Manager: Infrastructure responsible for leading the implementation of projects associated with establishing and managing various infrastructure projects within the PMO. The types of infrastructure are sea containers, refurbished minibus taxi spare parts retail centres and 24-hour taxi servicing and maintenance centres. This may include additional configurations as the project portfolio within the PMO increases. The role reports to the Head of Projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Implement the portfolio of approved projects based on the PMO's project pipeline
• Manage the project implementation lifecycle based on best-practice project management principles
• Engage with the minibus taxi industry to plan and deploy the agreed-upon projects
• Coordinate and manage the project’s cross-functional team and external subject matter experts as required from time to time
• Identify and specify the type of infrastructure to support the project’s requirement
• Conduct the location analysis for the identified infrastructure and the feasibility thereof
• Determine the nature of the product mix for retailing to the designated clientele
• Coordinate with the local minibus taxi association as the project develops with constant 'go - no go' checkpoints
• Activate the establishment of the retailing infrastructure with service providers and maintain the appropriate relationships and monitor account/ contract performance to ensure consistent provision of quality services.
• Establish, manage and implement all policies and procedures to ensure a smooth project deployment
• Oversee and take accountability for all aspects of the infrastructure establishment i.e. equipment, security, point of sale, retail stock, replenish stock process, sourcing of stock from suppliers, distribution centres, human capital, cash management, setting of retail prices, etc
• Continuously monitor all sites for daily performance and implement stock takes as required, and liaise with PMO and relevant external stakeholders
• Draw monthly reports of performance from the various sites and implement corrective actions to boost sales where appropriate
• Ensure that the implementation/continuation of projects aligns with programme goals and objectives
• Escalate risks and challenges to the PMO Head for intervention and support
• Ensure proper stakeholder management and build a credible relationship between PMO and the minibus taxi industry as a whole.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12
• Proficient in English and at least 5 African languages
• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business Management, Built Environment, Business Administration, Engineering or Project Management, would be advantageous
• Experience in the automotive parts sales and/or vehicle servicing industry is a requirement
• Experience in managing automotive part sales/vehicle servicing premises and point-of-sale solutions
• Solid project management implementation track record
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office & other software systems
• Must have own transport

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