About the Role
The Construction Project Manager Grade A position at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is a critical role based in the Chris Hani Region, specifically in Queenstown. This position is vital for the successful execution of housing and infrastructure projects that directly impact the community. By coordinating project phases from initiation to close-out, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that essential services and housing are provided to enhance the living standards in the region.
In this role, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including professional service providers and local municipalities, to align project objectives with community needs. The impact of your work will resonate throughout the community, as you facilitate the construction of housing units and infrastructure that contribute to sustainable development in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to providing high-quality infrastructure and services that support socio-economic development across the nation. With a mandate to promote sustainable growth and ensure effective service delivery, the department plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life for all South Africans. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to building a better future through innovative and responsible infrastructure management.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate the initiation and planning stages of construction projects.
- Organize meetings with professional service providers and municipalities to discuss project requirements.
- Prepare payment certificates for service providers and manage procurement strategies.
- Facilitate the implementation and monitoring of construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Conduct site visits to assess progress and verify claims.
- Collaborate with community stakeholders to establish project steering committees.
- Prepare and present reports on project performance to various stakeholders.
- Oversee the close-out processes of completed projects, ensuring all documentation is filed accurately.
What You’ll Need
- National Senior Certificate and a National Higher Diploma (Built Environment) with at least four years and six months of certified experience, or a BTech in a related field with the same experience, or an Honours Degree with a minimum of three years’ experience.
- Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager upon appointment.
- Solid understanding of Human Settlements policies, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent communication, project management, analytical, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Proficient in computer use and possess a valid driver’s license.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
National Senior Certificate, National Higher Diploma (Built environment field) with a minimum of four (4) years’ and six months certified experience or a BTech (Built environment field) with a minimum of four (4) years’ certified managerial experience or Honours Degree in any Built Environment with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.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
Co-ordinate the project initiation stage.Open the project file.
Provide input during the development of the procurement strategy.
Provide input in the development of the Terms of Reference (T.
O.
R).
Prepare Professional Service Provider’s (PSP) payment certificate for the feasibility report.
Co- ordinate the project planning and design stage.
Organise meetings with the appointed PSP and district/local municipalities to communicate and agree on the requirements.
Prepare the submission payment certificate for Supply Chain Management (SCM) returnable schedules.
Provide input during the development of Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Organise meetings with the professional services.
Provide input during the first draft of planning and design deliverables.
Prepare payment certificate to the PSP for Geotech, Environmental Impact Assessment, house plans and design reports.
Submit project enrolment file to the Project Management Unit.
Provide input during the development of the Procurement Strategy for contractors required.
Provide inputs during the development of (TOR) and present to the Bid Specification Committee for approval.
Organise meetings with the appointed contractors and district/local municipalities to communicate and agree on the requirements.
Provide inputs during the development of the SLA.
Liaise with PSP’s for the site handover.
Coordinate the project implementation stage.
Facilitate the construction of services.
Facilitate the construction of housing units.
Facilitate the rectification of housing units.
Draft invitation letters for the introduction of stakeholders to municipalities.
Liaise with the contractor in preparation for handing over of documents.
Issue the copies of building 106 drawings, milestone breakdown, PIPs and specifications to the Control Works Inspector.
Liaise with Social Facilitation and Beneficiary Administration units for the establishment of Project Steering Committees and appointment of the Community Liaison Officer.
Conduct progress and technical meetings.
Conduct site visits to monitor progress on site.
Verify value created on site, validate and process project claims.
Make follow-ups with District support services on the payment claims.
Submit copies of the payment stubs and payment reconciliation to the PSP and file.
Prepare and submit quarterly contractor performance reports.
Analyse and validate expenditure against the value created.
Provide input during the preparation of variation orders.
Prepare motivation for the issuing of non-performance notices.
Prepare and present reports to various stakeholders.
Provide support to the various stakeholders during project visits and verifications.
Coordinate project Close- Out stage.
Facilitate the submission of the close out report.
Validate required documents in the project file.
Source any outstanding required documents in the project file.
Submit the project file to CCPM for project close out.
File the approved project close out resolutions.
