CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (GARDE A)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/329
Salary: R1 317 108. per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD)
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 2 October 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of relevant engineering degree or equivalent. Six (06) years post qualification experience and registration with the relevant council SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager. Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of programme and project management, project design and analysis, legal and operational compliance, as well as the creation of high-performance culture. Communication, problem solving, analytical, decision making and conflict management skills also are critical.

Duties

Monitor the performance of project managers under his/her supervision. Mentor, develop and offer technical support to improve performance. Manage construction projects on his/her own, ranging from large scale capital projects to maintenance projects and service contracts. Ensure that the needs of the clients are well interpreted into manageable scopes of work. Procure the services of built environment professionals through stipulated supply chain management process. Coordinate the work of various professionals to ensure the required design and documentation quality as well as delivery is in accordance with the project execution plans. Coordinate all internal resources required to ensure the bidding process for appointment of contractors. Ensure that appointed consultants manage the quality of work within their professional scope and responsibility. Ensure that contractors timeously receive relevant specifications and details to contracts. Adjudicate all applications of variation orders and extensions of time and make recommendations to the approving authority within the Department. Process all monthly interim payments as per conditions of contract and in line with the Government’s commitment to pay invoices timeously. Prepare and submit project information to be filled to the Head of Directorate. Secure all required funding for the projects through internal set processes. Ensure that project information is filled appropriately for easy access during audit. Cultivate a culture for good working relationships with fellow colleagues within the Department.

Where to send your application

Email applications for this position must be email to: RecruitCPT26- 60@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms T Kolele Tel No: (021) 402 2063

Note

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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