Construction Project Manager (x2 Posts)
- POST 31/168: Construction Project Manager Grade A (x2 Posts)
- Reference Number: PWI 25/02
- Component: Project Management Unit
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Salary: R879,342 per annum (All-inclusive SMS package)
- Enquiries: Mr. A Mackay – (051) 492 3718
Purpose of the Role:
To manage infrastructure construction projects from planning through to implementation and evaluation, ensuring compliance with statutory and professional standards, while aligning with the department’s strategic objectives.
Minimum Requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | A recognised degree in the Built Environment (e.g., Architecture, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management) |
| Professional Registration | Compulsory: Registered as a Professional Construction Project Manager with SACPCMP |
| Work Experience | Minimum of 3 years’ relevant project management experience |
| Driver’s Licence | Valid driver’s licence (not required for persons with disabilities) |
Core Competencies:
Programme & project management
Technical consulting and professional judgement
Legal compliance and contract management
Research and development
Decision-making and strategic thinking
Technical report writing and documentation
Change management and innovation
People and conflict management
Budgeting and financial oversight
Communication and customer responsiveness
Computer literacy and engineering applications (AutoCAD, MS Project, etc.)
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning & Execution
Guide planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of infrastructure projects
Create and maintain project work plans, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
Identify and assign project resources appropriately
Manage project scope and risks by enforcing standards and methodologies
2. Project Budget & Resource Management
Manage budgets and resources efficiently
Provide inputs into tender administration and procurement processes
Ensure proper implementation and monitoring of allocated budgets
Project expenditure tracking, projection, and reporting
3. Service Delivery Oversight
Liaise and coordinate with:
Clients and end users
Consultants and service providers
Other government departments and municipalities
Ensure that outputs meet user requirements and regulatory compliance
Keep project documentation up-to-date
4. Strategic & Performance Management
Contribute to the achievement of the Chief Directorate’s strategic objectives
Translate strategic initiatives into action plans and ensure execution
Prepare and coordinate MOUs, SLAs, and expenditure reviews
Keep updated with evolving project management methodologies and technologies
5. HR & Capacity Development
Oversee, mentor, and develop Candidate Construction Project Managers
Conduct performance evaluations and appraisals
Identify skills gaps and arrange training interventions
Ensure discipline and performance culture in the unit
Employment Package Inclusions:
Basic salary
Contribution to Government Employees Pension Fund
Flexible benefits (can be structured for):
Housing allowance
Medical aid
13th cheque
Car allowance