CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER: MAINTENANCE
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
- Reference number
- CCPM/HO/09
- Salary
- R1 317 108 - R1 504 797 per annum, (OSD), (all-inclusive package)
- Centre
- Head Office
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Circular
- No 37 of 2026
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Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree, BTech, or Advanced Diploma at NQF Level 7 in Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Project Management, or a relevant Built Environment field as recognized by SAQA, Professional Registration: Compulsory registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP). Experience: Minimum of six (6) years’ post-qualification experience in construction project management, with at least three (3) years at a supervisory or management level (preferably in transport infrastructure maintenance), Valid driver’s license and Computer literacy. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Comprehensive knowledge of programme and project management methodologies within the built environment, Expertise in project design, analysis, and implementation, with particular focus on maintenance of transport infrastructure, Strong understanding of legal and operational compliance, financial management, and supply chain management processes, Demonstrated ability to foster a high-performance culture and provide effective strategic leadership, Advanced communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict management capabilities, Research and development orientation to drive innovation in maintenance project delivery, Sound knowledge of government and departmental policies, procedures, and reporting requirements, Proficiency in relevant project management and office software.
Duties
Supervise, mentor, and support project managers under your supervision, ensuring optimum performance and skills development, Manage a portfolio of construction projects, including large-scale capital works, road maintenance, and service contracts, from inception to completion, Translate client needs into clear, manageable project scopes and ensure alignment with organizational objectives, Lead the procurement of built environment professionals in accordance with supply chain management policies, Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality assurance in design, documentation, and project delivery as per execution plans, Oversee and facilitate the contractor appointment process, ensuring all internal resources are mobilized for efficient bidding and contract management, Monitor and ensure the quality of work performed by consultants and contractors, guaranteeing compliance with contractual and professional standards, Adjudicate variation orders and extension of time requests, making well-informed recommendations to the departmental approving authority, Process interim monthly payments and ensure timely government payment commitments are met as per contract conditions, Prepare, submit, and file project information in compliance with internal and audit requirements, Secure project funding through established internal channels and manage budgetary control throughout the project lifecycle, Promote a culture of collaboration, excellence, and accountability within the department and among all stakeholders.
Where to send your application
Applications must be submitted online through the link erecruitment.mpg.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms PN Yingwane Tel No: (013) 766 6780
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 16 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.
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