About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a Chief Construction Project Manager in the vibrant city of East London, located within the Amathole Region. This pivotal role is designed for an experienced professional who will take on the responsibility of managing construction projects that significantly impact our communities. The successful candidate will oversee project initiation, feasibility processes, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that public service projects are executed to the highest standards. Your work will directly contribute to the development and improvement of essential infrastructure, enhancing the quality of life for residents.
As a Chief Construction Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the built environment in East London. This position is not just about managing projects; it’s about being part of a team dedicated to creating spaces that foster community growth and development. Your expertise will guide the procurement of professional service providers, coordinate project planning and implementation, and ensure that all construction work meets regulatory compliance and quality standards. This role is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the public sector while working closely with various stakeholders to bring projects to fruition.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to delivering sustainable infrastructure that meets the needs of South African communities. With a mandate to ensure the effective management and maintenance of public assets, the department plays a vital role in fostering economic growth and social development. Working in this department means being part of a mission to enhance public infrastructure, ensuring that it is accessible, functional, and beneficial to all citizens. Your contributions will help set the foundation for future generations.
What You’ll Do
- Manage project initiation and feasibility processes, ensuring alignment with municipal Integrated Development Plans.
- Conduct project needs analysis and compile funding requests for necessary approvals.
- Coordinate the appointment of Professional Service Providers (PSPs) and develop procurement strategies.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including contract finalization and service level agreements.
- Monitor and evaluate project feasibility studies and technical inputs, providing approval for final reports.
- Oversee project planning, design, and procurement, ensuring compliance with Supply Chain Management regulations.
- Manage project implementation, including stakeholder engagement and site handovers.
- Conduct site visits, monitor contractor performance, and assess project progress.
- Prepare and present project progress reports to stakeholders and oversight bodies.
- Manage the project close-out stage, ensuring all documentation is complete and issues resolved.
- Develop and manage employee performance and conditions of service, providing coaching and mentorship.
What You’ll Need
- Matric/National Senior Certificate/NQF level 4, with an NQF level 7 qualification in the Built Environment recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of six years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with SACPCMP.
- Compulsory registration with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager upon appointment.
- Strong knowledge of Human Settlements policies, legislative frameworks, and built environment standards.
- Excellent communication, project management, negotiation, facilitation, and report writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team, with strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Valid driver’s license and computer literacy are essential.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Matric/ National Senior Certificate/ NQF level 4, NQF level 7 in Built environment as recognised by SAQA with six (06) years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with SACPCMP.Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment.
Knowledge of Human Settlements policies and legislative frameworks.
Built environment standards, CIDP regulations, financial and contract management, stakeholder and community engagement.
Good communication skills, project management skills, presentation skills, report writing skills, negotiation, facilitation, analytical and critical thinking, conflict management.
Ability to work in a team.
Computer literate.
Must possess a valid driver’s licence.
Job Duties
Manage Project Initiation and Feasibility processes.Conduct project needs analysis through the review of municipal Integrated Development Plans, Spatial Development Frameworks, feasibility requirements and project costing.
Compile and facilitate project funding requests and obtain the necessary approvals.
Coordinate the appointment of Professional Service Providers (PSPs), including the development of procurement strategies, 104 Terms of Reference, and liaison with Supply Chain Management processes.
Facilitate project inception processes, including stakeholder engagement, contract finalisation, service level agreement, and commencement meetings.
Monitor and evaluate feasibility study outputs, provide technical inputs, approve final reports, and facilitate related contractual payments.
Manage Project Planning, Design and Procurement processes.
Facilitate the procurement and appointment of professional service providers and contractors in accordance with Supply Chain Management requirements.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement, contractual agreements and project inception processes.
Oversee the preparation, review, approval, and regulatory compliance of project planning and design deliverables.
Coordinate project implementation readiness, including National Home Builders Registration Council enrolment, payment administration and site handover processes.
Manage project implementation stage.
Coordinate stakeholder engagement, site handovers, and the establishment of Project Steering Committee (PSC) and Community Liaison Officers (CLO).
Monitor and oversee the construction of services, housing units and rectification works to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards and approved implementation plans.
Conduct site visits, participate in technical meetings, monitor contractor performance, assess variation requests, and track project progress and cashflow projections.
Prepare and present project progress reports and provide support to stakeholders, oversight bodies, and verification teams during project monitoring, evaluation, audit, and compliance processes.
Manage project close-out stage.
Analyse and validate expenditure against the value created.
Verify that all documents, project deliverables are up to date and all issues are resolved.
Liaise with the Project Management Unit for the presentation of the project close out file.
Submit and present the project close out file to the Technical PACOM.
Receive and file the approved project close out resolutions.
Manage the allocated resources.
Develop employee job descriptions.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures.
Manage performance of the employees.
Manage sound employment relations.
Manage employee conditions of service.
Facilitate coaching, mentorship, training, and development of employees.
Communication management.
Attend to Internal Audit and Auditor General’s RFI’s.
Asset management.
