DIRECTOR: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT (REGIONS)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/309
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services)
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of NQF Level 7 qualification in Built Environment or related field of study as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle or Senior managerial level in built environment. Registration as a Professional Construction Project Management with the SACPCMP. Knowledge: Financial management, Contract management, Programme and project management, Information management, Public Finance Management Act, Technical knowledge of the built environment, Construction regulations, Political Environment, Procurement processes and systems, Occupational health and safety, financial administration processes and systems (WCS), PMBOK Guidelines. Skills: Management skills, Advanced report writing, Advanced communication, Analytical thinking, Strategic planning, influencing skills, Time management, Negotiation skills, Programme and project management skills, Organising and planning, Policy formulation, Decision making skills, Motivational skills, Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills. Personal Attributes: Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure, Ability to meet tight deadline whilst delivering excellent results, Ability to communicate at all levels, participate at an executive level, Able to establish and maintain personal networks, Ability to work independently. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirement.

Duties

Manage the implementation and monitoring of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies: Identify construction management trends and opportunities for businesses processes improvement. Make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction management guidelines, standards, policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with project progresses approved programs and relevant framework. Ensure the development and implementation of support tools. Ensure the implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system. Design and ensure implementation of project management methodologies for the projects` life cycle. Manage the implementation and compliance of projects-Provide inputs to client departments on conceptualisation of special major projects. Manage the project change management process. Manage service level agreements. Ensure the final design conforms to the departmental quality standards and client requirements. Provide technical advice on special projects and other related matters and maintain relations with stakeholders. Manage the process of appointment of service providers/contractors. Oversee the contract management services for construction projects. Manage the implementation and coordination of RAMP projects-Manage the design, planning, documentation processes and milestones of the projects. Provide strategic and technical support to RAMP activities. Ensure the implementation of RAMP in Regional Offices. Manage the co-ordination of special projects in Regional Offices. Develop a holistic maintenance on RAMP programmes. Manage construction projects operations budget: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles. Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the Directorate: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations; Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required; Manage performance and development of employees; Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements; Compile and submit all required administrative reports; Quality control of work delivered by employees; Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.

Where to send your application

Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at 256 Madiba Street, CGO Building, Pretoria or email to: Recruitment26-70@dpw.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Mudau OTHER POSTS

Enquiries

Mr S Mdakane at (082) 929 9885

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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