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CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A-B: PROPERTY MAINTANANCE AND REHABILITATION

Department of Human Settlements

Reference number
CCPM: PMR 07/2026
Salary
R1 317 108 – R2 484 204 per annum, (OSD)
Centre
Durban
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date
31 July 2026
Circular
No 25 of 2026

Requirements

National higher diploma (Built Environment field) B Tech in Built environment field. Honors degree in any Built Environment field. with a minimum of 6 years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Programme and project Management, Knowledge of Project management skills, principles and methodologies; Knowledge of Project and professional judgement, Computer-aided engineering and project applications, Knowledge of Project design and analysis knowledge, Knowledge of Project operational communication, Knowledge of Process knowledge and skills Maintenance skills and knowledge, Knowledge of Legal and operational compliance, Knowledge of Research and development, creating high performance culture, Technical Consulting, Professional Judgment PFMA, Knowledge of MFMA, Knowledge of National Housing Code, Knowledge of Breaking New Ground, Knowledge of Land Administrative Act, Knowledge of Sectional Act, Knowledge of Law of Contracts, Knowledge of Promotion of Access to Information Act, Knowledge of Human Resource Prescripts, Working knowledge of the Public Services. Decision making skills, Team leadership skills, Analytical skills, Creativity, Self-management, Financial Management skills, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Planning and organizing skills, Conflict management, Problem solving and people management, Change management skills, Innovation skills, Strategic planning skills, Project management skills, Time management skills, Presentation skills, Negotiation skills, Analytical skills, Decision making skills, Motivation skills, Listening skills, Influencing skills, Innovative, Independent, Time frame driven, Confidentiality, Proactive, Honesty, Integrity, Reliability, Patience, Commitment, Professionalism, Culturally sensitive, Perseverance, Punctual.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Project design and analysis effectiveness: - perform final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory; Coordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology; Maintain project operational effectiveness: - Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provisioning of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Financial Management: -Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the project environment/services; Manage the operational project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives; Governance: Allocate, monitor and control resources; Compiles list of reasons for variances & interventions and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements; People management: Direct the development motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of project services according to organizational needs and requirements; Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitor performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

Where to send your application

must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353- 363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs FOR ATTENTION : Mr. TW Khalishwayo

Enquiries

related to the post can be directed to: Mr TE Magagula Tel No: (031) 336 5223 / 031 336 5245.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.

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