Construction Project Manager - Capital Works

About the role

The Eastern Cape Public Works and Infrastructure is recruiting a full-time Construction Project Manager for its Capital Works division in the Eastern Cape. The post holder manages and coordinates all aspects of projects, from planning through implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.

Key responsibilities

• Guide project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology
• Create and execute project work plans and revise them as needs change
• Identify required resources and assign individual responsibilities
• Manage day-to-day operations and enforce project standards to minimise risk
• Report project progress to the Head of Buildings-Capital Works and manage the project budget and resources
• Contribute to tender administration, liaise with service providers, clients and management, and help allocate human resources
• Maintain the records management system and the architectural library
• Keep up with new technologies and procedures, research developments in project management, and liaise with relevant bodies and councils

Required profile

• National Senior Certificate, National Higher Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Built Environment with at least 4 years and 6 months of certified experience, or B.Tech (NQF Level 7) with 4 years of managerial experience, or Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) with at least 3 years of experience
• Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager
• Valid driver's licence

Required skills

• Programme and project management
• Quantity survey principles and methodologies
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Technical report writing and technical consulting
• Knowledge of legal compliance