Construction Project Manager Grade a-C

• Department: Department of Infrastructure Development
• Directorate: Infrastructure Delivery Southern Cluster
• Reference number: refs/048665
• Number of posts: 1
• Package: R 914 517.00 – R 1 376 199.00 per annum. All-Inclusive Package Remuneration). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The offer is based on recognition of experience after obtaining registration. (Proof of recognized experience will be requested for shortlisted applicants)
• Centre: Head Office (Johannesburg)
• Closing date: 9 November 2026

National Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience OR BTech (Build Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience OR Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Registered as a Professional Construction Project Manager with SACPCMP. A valid driver’s licence. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge- Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. SANS 10403, 10396, 2001, 1921, 1914, 294 and ISO 9000. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Legislation, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to Infrastructure matters. Project and Construction Project Management Profession Act, 2000. Council for Built Environment Act, 2000. National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. Council for Built Environment Act of 2000. PFMA/DORA/Treasury Regulations. Best Practice Guidelines of CIDB and Information Notes. Skills- Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management. Programme and project management. Project management legal and operational compliance. Project management operational communication. Process knowledge and skills. Maintenance skills and knowledge. Project management principles. Attributes- People centred. Professionalism. Collective responsibility. Self-management & motivation. Reliability. Honesty and integrity. Strong ethics.

Guide the project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope. Apply methodology and enforce project standards to minimise risk on projects. Report project progress to Chief Construction Project Manager. Manage project budget and resources. Provide inputs to other professionals with tender administration. Liaise and interact with service providers, client and management. Contribute to the human resources and related activities. Maintain the record management system and the architectural library. Utilise resources allocated effectively. Keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management.

Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s). Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on […]/076 942 4090. All shortlisted candidates will undertake practical assessment test, SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.