Construction Project Manager Grade A at The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate / Matric Certificate / Grade 12 Certificate / NQF 4 or equivalent qualification; A minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in the Built Environment, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or any relevant Built Environment qualification with a minimum of four (4) years and six (6) months certified experience in Built Environment / A BTech qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in the Built Environment, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or any relevant Built Environment qualification with a minimum of four (4) years certified experience in Built Environment / Honours Degree (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA in the Built Environment, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or any relevant Built Environment qualification with a minimum of three (3) years certified experience in Built Environment; Compulsory registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) on appointment; A Code 08 driver’s license;

DUTIES :

• The purpose of this post is to provide technical and management support to municipalities and other infrastructure related projects to ensure compliance with Norms and standards; Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects-Guide the project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology;
• Develop, execute and review project work plans to meet changing needs and requirements; 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; Review project designs; Conduct site inspections; Conduct conditional assessment of existing projects; Manage project budget and financial resources in consultation with the Project Manager-Monitor and report project progress to Project Manager; Manage project budget and resources; Attend progress site meetings; Ensure utilisation of financial resources allocated effectively; Provide administration support to tender processes-Provide inputs to other professionals with tender 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; Conduct research, development and ensure compliance; Ensure laws and regulations on design, construction and building procedures; Ensure Implementation and monitoring of Infrastructure projects within the Department; Keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/ literature on new developments on project management methodologies; Liaise with relevant bodies/ councils on project management matters; Supervise subordinates-Advise and lead subordinates regarding all aspects of the work; Ensure compliance with governance, risk, and performance management requirements.