Principal Construction Manager





Operating Division:TPT POD Corporate H/O


Employee Group:Non Permanent


Department:Capital Projects


Location:Durban


Reporting To:Senior Project Manager


Grade:E


Reference:req4621











The closing date is on 20/03/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.



Position Purpose
TWO VACANCIES TO BE FILLED FOR CAPE TOWN TERMINALS and RICHARDS BAY TERMINALS•To manage and coordinate all construction activities on site in order to ensure that the work in progress conforms to the specification, Works Information, Construction Drawings, Special Conditions of Construction, in coordination with the NEC3 contract. •To manage projects executed by a single or various entity inside or outside Transnet Port Terminals to ensure planning, management, and implementation of projects within scheduled time, cost budget and to the prescribed quality standards. •To set up site and prepare systems and procedures to manage all construction activities at site compliance with the instruction of the Project Manager.



Position Outputs
• Overall responsibility for managing all construction activities on site, participating in the constructability reviews with Engineering and Design and representing Transnet PortTerminals for all Local Authorities, Partners, contractors or vendors.
• Developing project plans to ensure that desired outputs are delivered in accordance with the agreed schedule.
• Ensuring that all Environmental, Health, Safety and Security, Quality, Material Management, and Field Engineering Queries are adhered to.
• Compiling and communicating project reports, informing all site key stakeholders of the progress of the works and of any occurrences in the field that may affect the project.
• Managing projects in a manner that ensures that projects are completed in line with specifications, on time and within defined budgets.
• Anticipating and pre-empting project risks to minimise additional cost and ensure timeous completion of projects.• Overseeing small projects or phases of a larger project to ensure sufficient resources and high levels of functional integration.
• Ensuring effective project initiation, planning, execution, control and close.
• Ensuring familiarity with system scope and project objectives and role and function of team members to effectively co-ordinate the activities of the team.
• Ensure effective Interface between all stakeholders, contractors and departments.
• Manage Contractors asset register (Tool list & equipment list)
• Attend daily toolbox talks
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Reviewing project deliverables.
• Managing project scope and changing control and escalating issues where necessary.
• Ensuring the complete process of the constructability program is in line with the Project requirements
• Always ensure adherence to safety
• Ensure effective project initiation, planning, execution, control and close



Qualifications and Experience
▪ Bachelor’s Degree/ NH Diploma/ BTech in Construction/ Engineering relevant engineering qualification. ▪ Min 6 years’ relevant experience, of which at least 2 years at managerial level or specialist experience. ▪ Professional engineering registration in South Africa will be advantageous.
Standard Job Requirements
▪ Drivers licence code 8 ▪ Work is normally performed in a typical project site environment ▪ Regular travel ▪ Own vehicle required



Competencies
Anchoring the Transnet Way ▪ Is a conceptual and analytical thinker ▪ Is results focused Is courageous ▪ Is resilient ▪ Is emotionally intelligent ▪ Is an excellent communicator
Leading the Transnet Way ▪ Is visionary and inspiring ▪ Is strategic ▪ Is collaborative ▪ Is innovative and entrepreneurial ▪ Has impact and influence ▪ Is a change agent
Managing the Transnet Way ▪ Optimises business performance ▪ Manages finances ▪ Manages people & teams ▪ Delights customers ▪ Manages programs, projects & contracts ▪ Manages risk and compliance Sustaining the Transnet Way ▪ Empowers and develops others ▪ Is inquisitive and develops self ▪ Manages and shares information ▪ Role models the culture and values ▪ Embraces diversity ▪ Has the right skills


Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.