Project Controller: Transnet

Operating Division: Transnet Corporate Centre
Employee Group: Non-Permanent
Department: Enterprise Technology & PMO
Location: Johannesburg
Reporting To: Executive Manager
Grade: G
Reference: req2641
Closing Date: 12/02/2025

Position Purpose
The Project Controller is essential for providing administrative support to the Project Manager while ensuring proper project/program governance for the portfolio.

This includes financial control, configuration management, maintaining a central document repository, and preparing for reviews and audits. The role also encompasses the effective organization of project events and meetings alongside the generation of requisite documentation.

Position Outputs

  • Project Planning: Assist in developing detailed project schedules, resource schedules, and budget allocations. Collaborate with different teams to create project plans for review by the Project Manager.
  • Project Monitoring: Supervise various project tasks and assist the Project Manager in tracking project progress against deadlines and budgets.
  • Administration Support: Provide logistical support for workshops, meetings, trainings, including booking venues, arranging refreshments, and confirming attendee participation.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Track project and portfolio risks using CURA and maintain an issue log for all identified issues.
  • Benefits Management: Regularly review the benefits register and assist in compiling benefit reports.
  • Invoice Management: Ensure timely receipt and accuracy of project-related invoices, liaising with the Project Manager as needed, and submitting to the Programme Administrator. Capture invoices on SAP IM/PS.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Reporting: Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc project reports, including reconciling travel and consulting costs.
  • Project Support: Assist PMO Management with project-related activities, such as resource management and scheduling meetings.
  • Process Compliance: Ensure adherence to project management processes, standards, and guidelines.
  • Issue Tracking: Review and report on issues impacting projects within the portfolio.
  • Problem Identification & Improvement: Support the Project and Portfolio Manager in identifying problems and proposing improvements.
  • Knowledge Repository: Maintain a repository of knowledge related to governance structures.
  • Quality Assurance Support: Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in preparing for audits, health checks, and gate reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Education: National Diploma or related field, or equivalent experience. Prince 2 Foundation Certification is required.
  • Advantageous: Agile Scrum Certification and/or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and ARIS.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years in project management.

Competencies

  • Stakeholder Relationship Management: Understanding customer/client lifecycle and maintaining loyalty to advisory services.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to define problems, analyze root causes, and implement solutions.
  • Business Acumen: Understanding Transnet’s operational framework and financial sustainability.
  • Change Management: Knowledge of identifying and mitigating risks associated with organizational changes.
  • Consulting Expertise: Knowledgeable in management consulting disciplines.

Equity Statement
Transnet is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Application Process
Interested candidates should ensure that their applications are submitted to HR before the closing date of the advertisement (12/02/2025). APPLY HERE.

To apply for this job please visit transnettalentportal.csod.com.

Application ends on February 12, 2025
Job ID: 19809 Application ends on February 12, 2025

Overview

  • Location Johannesburg
  • Job category Job Vacancy
  • Salary $
  • Job type Full-time

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