Construction Project Manager: Production
- Reference Number: H/C/23/2026
- Post: POST 30/79
- Department: Provincial Department of Health
- Location: Corporate Office, Bloemfontein
- Salary: R879 342 per annum
- Employment Type: Not specified
- Closing Date: Not provided in the supplied information
- Advert: Re-advertisement – previous applicants are encouraged to reapply.
Job Overview
The Provincial Department of Health is seeking a Construction Project Manager: Production to manage infrastructure programmes and construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for infrastructure planning, procurement, project implementation, monitoring, contract management, quality assurance and compliance with relevant legislation and construction standards.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in the Built Environment at NQF Level 7, recognised by SAQA.
- Registered as a Professional Construction Project Manager with SACPCMP.
- 3–5 years’ relevant experience.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Computer literacy.
Knowledge and Skills
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- PFMA and 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.
- Health Act and Regulations.
- Engineering Profession Act.
- Preferential Procurement legislation.
- Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment legislation.
- Expanded Public Works Programme.
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.
- Project and Construction Management Professions Act.
- National Environmental Management Act.
- Promotion of Access to Information legislation.
- ISO standards.
- Relevant provincial land administration legislation.
- Construction contracts and contract-management practices.
- Construction Procurement Standard issued by CIDB.
- Quantity Surveying Profession Act.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Planning
- Plan infrastructure programmes and projects in line with the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS).
- Prepare procurement strategies and Infrastructure Programme Management Plans.
- Update infrastructure programme plans.
- Prepare infrastructure budgets and final project lists.
- Develop project briefs and packages for individual projects.
- Present project briefs to Implementing Agents.
- Manage project briefs for projects not allocated to an Implementing Agent.
Procurement & Project Preparation
- Participate in the procurement of Professional Service Providers and contractors.
- Prepare and approve bid specifications.
- Participate in tender evaluations and relevant Supply Chain Management committees.
- Work with Public Works and/or relevant SCM committees of alternative Implementing Agents and the Provincial Department of Health.
Project Implementation & Monitoring
- Monitor infrastructure programmes and projects implemented by Implementing Agents.
- Ensure compliance with Service Delivery Agreements.
- Manage projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent.
- Review and sign off Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plans.
- Review and sign off Project Execution Plans.
- Monitor project performance, implementation and compliance.
Contract & Financial Management
- Review and recommend variation orders in accordance with contract-management and financial procedures.
- Use relevant software applications and project-management tools.
- Ensure projects comply with financial, contractual and operational requirements.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Manage compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
- Ensure appropriate quality-assurance standards are maintained.
- Monitor changes in legislation, policies and standards affecting the health infrastructure sector.
- Update departmental infrastructure policies based on research, technological developments and institutional changes.
Research & Professional Development
- Conduct research and literature reviews on new technologies and infrastructure solutions.
- Investigate the viability and feasibility of geographical information management options.
- Engage with relevant professional development boards and councils.
- Study professional journals and publications to remain informed of industry developments.
- Participate in continuous professional development activities.
- Interact with relevant professional bodies and councils.
Ideal Candidate
The position is suited to a professionally registered construction project manager with strong infrastructure-management experience, knowledge of government procurement and construction legislation, and the ability to manage complex public-sector infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.
Salary
R879 342 per annum
Enquiries
Me. L Pholo
Tel: 051 408 1563