PROJECT MANAGER

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Rural Infrastructure Development

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/138
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
Centre: Western Cape (Cape Town)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or related equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6) in Civil Engineering or similar, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related Built Environment discipline. Minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in planning, design, construction and / or management of infrastructure projects, of which at least 3 years must be in construction project management, engineering supervision or infrastructure implementation, preferably within: Government or public sector infrastructure delivery, or Large-scale civil / building construction projects. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Built environment and construction. Legislative and regulatory. Contract and procurement. Financial and cost management. Monitoring, reporting and performance management. Stakeholder and community engagement. Professional practice and ethics. People management and leadership experience. Job related skills: Critical thinking and problem-solving. Leadership ability. Planning and organising. Decision-making. Communication (verbal and written). Influencing, Delegation, Teamwork and Negotiation. Conflict management. Ability to research. Report writing. Ability to present. Stakeholder management. Willingness to travel.

Duties

Manage, develop and oversee infrastructure planning, design coordination and technical advisory: Plan and coordinate the development of rural infrastructure projects from a built environmental and engineering perspective. Provide technical input into feasibility studies, scope definitions, business cases and implementation plans. Interpret and apply engineering designs, specifications, drawing and standards for rural infrastructure projects. Manage and oversee construction project management and site implementation: Manage the execution of construction projects throughout the full project lifecycle. Coordinate contractors, consulting engineers, quantity surveyors and implementing agents on construction site. Monitor construction progress, quality of workmanship and compliance with approved drawings and specifications. Manage and ensure cost control, measurement and financial management. Review and verify Bills of Quantities (BOQS), estimates, cost plans and pricing schedules. Monitor construction expenditure against approved budgets and cash flow projections. Manage and oversee contract administration and supply chain compliance. Manage construction contracts in accordance with Joint Building Contracts Committee, New Engineering Contract (NEC), FIDIC or Government Certificate of Competency conditions, as applicable. Support procurement processes, including bid specifications, technical evaluations and adjudication inputs. Ensure contractor compliance with contractual obligations, CIDB grading requirements and performance standards. Oversee, monitor and maintain quality assurance, technical compliance and risk management. Ensure construction works comply with approved technical standards, specifications and quality requirements. Implement quality assurance and quality control measure throughout project execution. Identify construction-related risks (technical, financial, environmental and safety) and implement mitigation measures). Ensure environmental compliance, including implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs). Support internal and external audit by providing technical compliance evidence and corrective action plans. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, the community, and manage intergovernmental coordination. Engage with beneficiaries, traditional leaders, community representatives and local authorities during project Implementation. Coordinate with municipalities, provincial departments and other sector stakeholders to ensure integrated infrastructure delivery. Ensure and oversee the reporting, monitoring and performance management. Monitor construction performance against scope, schedule, budget and quality benchmarks. Compile and submit technical progress reports, site reports and performance dashboards. Maintain professional practice, ethics and capacity building. Uphold professional ethics, integrity and accountability in line with public service and professional council standards. Apply best practices in construction and engineering project management.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post138@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295

Note

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities.

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 30 July 2026.

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