Civils Portfolio Lead

About the Role Lead the Civils portfolio with strategic and operational oversight to deliver projects in scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction. Ensure profitability and cash flow management for the Civils portfolio, driving best practice in project delivery with the Project Management Office. Maintain strong client relationships and drive SHEQ compliance across all Civils projects. What You'll Do

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Civils portfolio, ensuring alignment to Construction Services objectives.
• Accountable for overall Civils project delivery performance across scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction.
• Ensure profitability, growth and effective cost management for the Civils portfolio, including budget, CAPEX and cash flow management.
• Implement and maintain Civils project management best practice in collaboration with the Project Management Office.
• Maintain active oversight of project execution; intervene and escalate where required to ensure smooth running of projects.
• Build and maintain key client relationships (including relevant Eskom stakeholders) to enable delivery and secure future work.
• Drive SHEQ leadership and compliance across all Civils projects, including ensuring valid legal appointments and adherence to ISO/OHS requirements.
• Lead and manage Civils resources (planning, utilisation, overtime, leave, training and capability development) to meet project needs.
• Manage performance, discipline and industrial relations matters within the Civils area in line with the PD&R process and ERI procedures.
• Ensure accurate weekly and monthly portfolio and project reporting, including performance, risks, issues and corrective actions. What We're Looking For
• Leadership & management capability; strategic thinking; people leadership; coaching; performance management.
• IR discipline; strong communication and stakeholder engagement across projects and functions.
• Knowledge of Legal, Policy and Procedure; IFRS; Construction Regulation.
• Commercial & financial literacy: budgeting, cost control, margin management, cash flow awareness; client relationship management.
• Project/portfolio delivery mindset: oversight of scope, schedule, cost and risk; escalation and intervention; reporting cadence.
• SHEQ & compliance: working knowledge of OHS Act requirements, legal appointment obligations, and management system compliance (ISO/OHS). Nice to Have
• None specified Compensation & Benefits
• None specified