PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A-C: MIDDLE INCOME AND GAP MARKET IMPLEMENTATION

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent certificate. National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience as a Professional Construction Project Manager, OR a BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience, OR an Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Human Settlement policies and legislation, programme management skills, project management principles and methodologies, knowledge of research and development, computer aided engineering applications, knowledge of legal compliance with building industry norms and standards, technical report writing, creating a high-performance culture, technical consulting and professional judgement. Decision making skills. Team leadership skills. Analytical skills. Creativity skills. Self-management skills. Project-related financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organising skills. Conflict management skills. Problem solving and analysis. People management skills. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Management Regulations and procurement processes. Knowledge of Contract Management and Contract Administration.

Duties

Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects in terms of:- Guide the project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology; Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements; Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities; Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope; and Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards to minimize risk on projects. Project accounting and financial management in terms of: Report project progress to the Chief Construction Project Manager and Manage the projects’ budgets and resources. Office Administration in terms of: Provide inputs to other professionals with tender/procurement administration; Liaise and interact with service providers, clients and management; Contribute to human resources and related activities; Maintain the record management system and the architectural library; and Utilize resources allocated effectively. Research and Development in terms of: Keep up with new technologies and procedures: Research/ literature on new developments on project management methodologies: and Liaise with relevant bodies/ councils on project management.

Where to send your application

Applications 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

Mr. TE Magagula Tel No: (031) 336 5245.

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