CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER PRODUCTION GRADE A REF NO: DHS01/09/2026 Project Management and Quality Assurance

SALARY : R1 317 108 per annum, all-inclusive package, OSD
CENTRE : Amathole Region (East London)
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.
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,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.
ENQUIRIES : Contact Mr M. Kana at 071 606 8112 / Mrs N. Mhlawuli 071 606 5941/ Mr M.
Sangqu at 071 606 7842
: E-Recruitment, email: e-recruitment@ecdhs.gov.za