Chief Construction Project Manager (Head of Project Management) (Grade A) Ref No 2022/150 at Department of Public Works (DPW)

CENTRE: Kimberley Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/B-Tech degree or National Higher Diploma in any of the Built Environment disciplines (Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction Project Management).
• Minimum of 6 years' postqualification experience in construction project management.
• Extensive experience in the Built Environment, especially in building construction project management.
• Professional registration with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager, is compulsory.
• Professional registration in one of the Built Environment disciplines will serve as an advantage.
• Experience in managing construction service providers, project managers and other technical staff, responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously; proven project budgeting ability; knowledge and/or understanding of estimating and scheduling techniques; knowledge of the Works Control System (WCS) will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and understanding of the following Acts; the CIDB Act, Public Finance Management Act, 1999, Act of No. 1 of 1999) PFMA, the Occupational Health and Safety, 1993, Act No. 85 (OHS Act) and the Environment Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989) as well as Building Regulations,
• Knowledge and understanding of Government procurement systems, good financial and budgeting skills.
• Sound analytical, management and good communication (verbal and written) skills. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Manage and lead the Construction Project Management Unit in the Regional Office.
• Manage environmental health and safety on capital and planned maintenance construction projects.
• Coordinate and manage the planning and execution of construction and renovation or refurbishment projects within time, cost and specification targets.
• Develop and monitor a planning and reporting system to effectively plan and monitor projects.
• Ensure compliance to professional legislation as well as procurement and Departmental policies.
• Procure consultants, contractors and related service providers for construction projects.
• Evaluate and make recommendations wrt extension of contract periods.
• Establish and promote effective relationships with clients.
• Provide expert advice to the Department and its Clients.
• Manage communication and documentation of projects for auditing purposes.
• Manage complex conflicts between various stakeholders.
• Monitor and control expenditure.
• Manage component and project budgets.
• Ensure correct value for money for payments to consultants and contractors. Manage client budget allocation.
• Compile management reports on budget and expenditure.
• Maintain data integrity on WCS, etc.
• Manage Project Managers and administrative staff, coach, mentor and train staff. Manage employment related processes.

SALARY: R1 058 469 per annum, (all-inclusive package per annum) (OSD)

ENQUIRIES : Ms R Baulackey Tel No: 053 838 5257 or Ms N Hlongwane Tel No: 053 838 5377
APPLICATIONS : Kimberly Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X5002, Kimberley, 8301 or Hand Deliver to 21-23 Market Square, Old Magistrate Building, Kimberley.