PMO Manager – Infrastructure Delivery (Durban)

About the role

Our client is looking for a hands‑on PMO Manager to run and coordinate its infrastructure delivery programme in Durban. The role will ensure tight governance, maintain an accurate master schedule and keep all stakeholders informed while leading a team and supporting project managers across a multi‑disciplinary portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Support the portfolio in meeting governance requirements, help project managers apply the PFMA and FIDPM correctly, respond to audit queries, roll out SOPs and manage the project management system.
• Control project documents, prepare and manage the Infrastructure Master Schedule, support gate controls and gate reviews, and capture lessons learned to improve processes.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders and support the delivery of services to internal clients.
• Manage the unit’s integrated management systems, monitor the operational plan, support quarterly reporting on targets and assure the quality of the portfolio.
• Plan, train, coach and appraise direct reports, manage recruitment within delegated authority, and work with environmental, operational and commercial teams on project risk assessments.

Required profile

• Degree in Project Management or any built‑environment qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a project manager in the building environment.
• PMP, CAPM or PCPM registration is an advantage.
• Code EB (08) driver’s licence and ability to travel for site visits.
• Strong Microsoft Project skills with experience managing multi‑disciplinary programmes; good Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Full understanding of the Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM) and Treasury Instruction Note No. 4 of 2015/16 under the PFMA.
• Knowledge of development processes and legislation, including NEMA, SPLUMA, WULA, CIDB requirements and built‑environment regulations.
• Analytical, resilient and results‑focused with strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills and the ability to lead a team and manage change.

Required skills

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint