Professional Construction Project Manager (Grade A-C)

POST 26/103 : PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (GRADE A-C)

REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/181

Directorate: Rural Infrastructure Development

SALARY : R914 517 – R1 376 199 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD

requirements)

CENTRE : North West (Mmabatho)

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12

Certificate and a National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a

minimum of 4 years and 6 months certified experience. BTech (Built

Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years’ certified managerial experience.

Honors Degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years’

experience. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for the

Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as

Professional Construction Project manager on appointment. A valid driver’s

licence. Job related knowledge: Programme and project management. Project

principles and methodologies. Engineering design and analysis. Knowledge

research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications.

Knowledge of legal compliance and technical report writing. Creating high

performance culture. Professional judgement and networking. Job related

skills: Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical thinking and creativity.

Self-management. Financial management. Customer focus and

responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy.

Planning and organising. Conflict management. Problem solving and analysis.

People management.

DUTIES : Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects. 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 effectively and enforce

projects standards to minimise risk on projects. Provide project accounting and

financial management services. Report project progress to Chief Construction

Project Manager. Manage project budget and resources. Manage office

administration tasks and budget planning. 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 and

utilise resources allocated effectively. Conduct research and development.

Keep up abreast with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature

on new developments on project management methodologies. Liaise with

relevant bodies/councils on project management.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Cnr

James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735

or by email to Post181@dlrrd.gov.za

NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian

and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and 6 months certified experience. BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years’ certified managerial experience. Honors Degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as Professional Construction Project manager on appointment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Programme and project management. Project principles and methodologies. Engineering design and analysis. Knowledge research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance and technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgement and networking. Job related skills: Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical thinking and creativity. Self-management. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Problem solving and analysis. People management.

Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects. 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 effectively and enforce projects standards to minimise risk on projects. Provide project accounting and financial management services. Report project progress to Chief Construction Project Manager. Manage project budget and resources. Manage office administration tasks and budget planning. 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 and utilise resources allocated effectively. Conduct research and development. Keep up abreast with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management.

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Cnr James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735 or by email to Post181@dlrrd.gov.za EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme. Appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a 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, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Deputy Director: Strategic Land Acquisition ref 3/1/1/1/2026/150 for the Directorate: Strategic Land Acquisition: Limpopo 10 July 2026 has reference. The position has been withdrawn. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Post181@dlrrd.gov.za