Construction Project Manager: Production
- Department: Free State Department of Health
- Post: POST 30/79
- Reference Number: H/C/23/2026
- Location: Corporate Office, Bloemfontein
- Employment Type: Not specified
- Salary: R879 342 per annum
- Closing Date: Not provided in the supplied advert
- Status: Re-advertisement — candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply.
Job Overview
The Free State Department of Health is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Construction Project Manager: Production to manage infrastructure programmes and projects at the Department’s Corporate Office in Bloemfontein.
The successful candidate will be responsible for infrastructure planning, procurement, project implementation and monitoring, contract management, compliance, quality assurance and ensuring that construction projects are delivered in accordance with government legislation, policies and industry standards.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Degree in the Built Environment at NQF Level 7, recognised by SAQA.
- Registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager with SACPCMP for 2026/2027.
- 3–5 years’ relevant experience.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Computer literacy.
Knowledge & Legislative Framework
The successful candidate should have knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies and standards, including:
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- National Treasury regulations, practice notes, instructions and circulars.
- Provincial and departmental Supply Chain Management policies.
- National Building Standards Act and Regulations.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
- Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA).
- National Health Act and Regulations.
- Engineering Profession Act.
- Preferential Procurement legislation and regulations.
- Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act.
- Expanded Public Works Programme.
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.
- Construction Management Professions Act.
- National Environmental Management Act.
- Promotion of Access to Information legislation.
- ISO standards.
- Relevant provincial land administration legislation.
- Various construction contracts.
- Construction Procurement Standard issued by CIDB.
- Quantity Surveying Profession Act.
- Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS).
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Programme & Project Planning
- Plan infrastructure programmes and projects in line with IDMS requirements.
- Prepare procurement strategies.
- Develop and update Infrastructure Programme Management Plans (IPMP).
- Prepare infrastructure budgets and final project lists.
- Prepare project briefs and present them to Implementing Agents (IAs).
- Manage preparation of project briefs for projects not allocated to an Implementing Agent.
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Participate in the procurement of Professional Service Providers and contractors.
- Prepare and obtain approval for bid specifications.
- Participate in tender evaluations as a member of relevant Supply Chain Management Committees.
- Work with Public Services, Alternative Implementing Agents and the Provincial Department of Health where required.
Project Implementation & Monitoring
- Monitor the implementation of infrastructure programmes and projects by Implementing Agents.
- Monitor compliance with Service Delivery Agreements.
- Manage implementation of projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent.
- Review and sign off Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plans (IPIPs).
- Review and sign off Project Execution Plans, Versions 2–7.
- Monitor project progress, performance and compliance.
Contract & Financial Management
- Review and recommend Variation Orders in accordance with contract management practices and financial procedures.
- Use relevant software applications and project-management tools.
- Ensure projects comply with financial and contractual requirements.
Health, Safety & Quality Assurance
- Manage compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
- Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and industry standards.
Research & Continuous Development
- Conduct research and literature reviews on new construction technologies.
- Investigate the viability and feasibility of geographical information management options.
- Engage with relevant professional development boards and councils.
- Keep up to date with professional journals and industry publications.
- Monitor developments in the health sector, legal frameworks, standards and policy.
- Participate in relevant continuous professional development activities.
- Update departmental infrastructure policies based on research, technological developments and changes in the institutional environment.
- Maintain relationships with relevant professional bodies and councils.
Key Skills
The position requires strong abilities in:
- Construction project management.
- Infrastructure planning and implementation.
- Contract management.
- Procurement and tender evaluation.
- Budget and financial management.
- Regulatory compliance.
- Occupational health and safety.
- Quality assurance.
- Project monitoring and reporting.
- Stakeholder and professional-body engagement.
- Research and continuous professional development.
Enquiries
Me. L Pholo
Telephone: 051 408 1563