Job Description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.



Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.



The project:



This is an opportunity to work with a professional team in South Africa.



Assistant digital consultant role is primarily responsible for expertise in digital solutions for project management support, and project-related analytics/insights. Where required, direct involvement in projects may be included. Therefore, the role requires demonstrable expertise or experience in built environment disciplines.



Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:



Safety first - Going home safe and well:


You will promote Mace's value of safety first, and actively engage in relevant business and statutory health, safety, and wellbeing standards and activities at all stages of the project. You will be aware of local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

You'll be responsible for:


Project management support: Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Autodesk BIM360, Oracle Aconex Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com or Similar/Equivalent Tools and Outcomes. Project related insights: Power Platforms, Power BI, Microsoft Visio, ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Suite for the purpose of analytics and reporting, Excel - data management and pivots for insights, PowerPoint - analytical presentations for feasibility and advisory reporting, or Similar/Equivalent Tools and Outcomes

Integrity - Always do the right thing:


You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations. You will support the long-term development of your function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:


You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities. You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs) You will actively network and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the centres of excellence, Mace Way control centre and knowledge hub.

You'll need to have:


Medium-Advanced capabilities in ArcGIS Pro and Power BI. Technical problem solving with a variety of digital project management solutions (such as Smartsheet, Aconex, Procore, ACC, Monday.com, MS Project or similar). IT/Digital project delivery experience. Technical/IT/digital qualifications and certifications (or equivalent) such as in Microsoft or ISO27001, ITIL, APM/Prince project management. BIM/ISO19650 awareness. Industry competencies - industry experience and/or qualifications essential desirable it/ digital industry awareness including standard it methodologies including waterfall, agile. IT operating model awareness such as how IT departments work, outsourcing, and key IT roles and responsibilities. Infrastructure, construction, property, and real estate industry. Public sector awareness - such as public sector procurement. Security, cyber security, data protection awareness.

You'll also have:


Good acknowledgement and work experience. Right to work, or ability to obtain a VISA for occupation in South Africa (Where applicable). Evidence to showcase competency in project programme tools, procurement and contract administration, analytical reporting and presenting, analytical modelling (financial- or scenario-based modelling).

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.



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