Professional Construction Project Manager Grade A

About the role

The Department of Human Settlements (Gauteng) is hiring 6 Professional Construction Project Manager Grade A posts. This is a permanent post, paying R914,517 – R1,172,184 a year. How to apply: Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ Reference numbers to quote: REFS/056653, REFS/056654 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of construction projects within the human settlements/built environment portfolio.
• Develop project implementation plans, prepare and monitor project schedules (implementation programme0 g, site monitoring, project performance reporting evaluation in line with approved project management methodologies and infrastructure delivery prescripts/programme Develop, execute and review project work plans, project schedules and implementation plans.
• Identify project resources, risks, dependencies and corrective actions.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects, including scope, time, cost, quality, risk, project resources and stakeholder coordination.
• Monitor project progress, conduct site inspections, attend project and site technical and project committee meetings, and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, norms, standards and contract requirements.
• Project financial management, Monitor and report on project budgets, expenditure, cash flow, verifying payment certificates, manage cashflow projections, ensure compliance with PFMA and other treasury requirements and project performance.
• Monitor project performance, adherence to approved specifications, building requirements and norms and standards of the Department.
• Report project progress to the Chief Construction or equivalent and provide timely technical and management reports.
• Provide inputs into tender documentation, bid specifications, procurement planning, evaluation processes and contract administration, where required.
• Liaise and interact with service providers, contractors, professional teams, municipalities, clients, communities and management.
• Maintain proper project records, documentation, registers and reports.
• Support audit readiness and ensure that project information is complete, accurate and accessible.
• Undertake research and development.
• Keep abreast of new technologies, construction methods, project management methodologies, built environment trends and SACPCMP professional requirements.
• Participate in continuous professional development in accordance with SACPCMP guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Candidate Construction Project Managers and related technical or administrative personnel, where applicable.
• Promote skills transfer, adherence to professional standards and sound project management practice.

Requirements

• Grade 12/Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate, plus a minimum National Diploma/National Higher Diploma/equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in the Built Environment, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or a related Built Environment field, with at least 4 years and six months’ appropriate confirmed experience in the Built Environment/Construction Project Management environment, or BTech/equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in the Built Environment, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or a related Built Environment field, with at least 4 years’ appropriate confirmed managerial/construction project management experience, or an Honours Degree/equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA in the Built Environment, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or a related Built Environment field, with at least 3 years’ appropriate experience in the Built Environment/Construction Project Management environment.
• Compulsory valid registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions ASCPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager (PrCPM) Candidate registration or registration in another category will not satisfy this requirement.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel and conduct site inspections.
• Knowledge:
• Knowledge of programme and project management principles and methodologies
• Construction project management within the built environment
• Human settlements/housing delivery in the public and or private sector
• Internal and or bulk municipal services
• Infrastructure delivery
• PFMA
• Treasury Regulations
• SCM prescripts and construction procurement
• CIDB prescripts
• Occupational Health and Safety National Building Regulations
• Construction /infrastructure contract management and standard forms of contract such as JBCC
• GCC and/or NEC
• Project planning and scope management
• Cost control
• Quality control as per building regulations
• Project risk management
• Project financial management
• Project reporting up to close out and handover
• Technical report writing
• Stakeholder management and including working with multiple teams contractors
• Professional teams and developers
• Project document management
• Competencies:
• Project planning and programme
• Contract management
• Professional judgement
• Technical consulting
• Decision-making
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Planning and organising
• Financial management
• Stakeholder relations management
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Communication
• Computer literacy
• Conflict management
• People management
• Change management
• Innovation
• Research and development, and ability to work with professional teams
• Contractors
• Municipalities
• Communities and other stakeholders