Construction Project Manager: Education Infrastructure, Ref No. DOI 207/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Construction Project Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of the projects in support of the management of capital and technical projects in the Western Cape. 

Minimum Requirements    

• National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience; BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience; Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years experience; Compulsory registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects under the supervision of a Construction Project Manager: 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 subject to the approval of the Project Manager; Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities; Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope; Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards to minimize risk on projects; Project accounting and financial management: Report project progress to Construction Project Manager; Manage project budget and resources in consultation with Construction Project Manager; Office administration: Provide inputs to Construction Project Manager with tender administration; Liaise and interact with service providers, client, and management under the guidance of the Project Manager; Contribute to the human resources and related activities; Maintain the record management system and the architectural library; Utilize resources allocated effectively; Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Project principles and methodologies; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Professional judgment; Skills needed: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Cha