CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER: CAPITAL WORKS

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: DPWI 11/07/2026
Salary: R914 517 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: East London
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

National Senior Certificate, National Higher Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Built Environment Field with a minimum of 4 years and 6 months’ certified experience/ B tech (NQF Level 7) in Built Environment Field with 4 years certified managerial experience/ Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Built Environment Field with a minimum of 3 years' experience. A valid driver's license. Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as Professional Construction Project Manager. Knowledge and Skills: Decision making. Team leadership, Analytical skills, Creativity, Self-management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy, Planning and organizing, conflict management, Problem solving and analysis, People management, Change management, innovation. Competencies: Programme and project management, Quantity Survey principles and methodologies, Research and development, Computer-aided engineering applications, Knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, technical consulting, Creating high performance culture, Professional judgement.

Duties

Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects (1) Guide the project planning. Implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology; (2) Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements; (3) Identify resource needed and assign individual responsibilities; (4) Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project of scope and (5) Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards to minimize risk on projects. Project Accounting and Financial Management: (I) Report project progress to Head of Buildings-Capital Works; and (2) Manage Project budget and resources; Office Administration: (1 ) Provide inputs to other professionals with tender administration; (2) Liaise and interact with service providers, client and management; (3) contribute to the human resources allocated related activities; (4) maintain the records management system and the architectural library; and (5) utilize resources allocated effectively. Research and Development: (1) Keep up with new technologies and procedures; (2) research/literature on new developments on projects management technologies; and (3) Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Mr. L. Magqaza at 069 007 4868/ Mr. Z. Tana at 064 754 8464 for Mount Ayliff posts: Ms O. Mailula at 060 979 3691 / Ms N. Gcabi at 039 254 6942 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Note

East London (Preference will be given to African Female) Mount Ayliff (Preference will be given to White Male)

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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