Construction Project Manager: Metro Education Regions, Ref No. DOI 11/2026 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

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; 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 on appointment.; A valid driving licence.

Recommendation  

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects: Guide theProject 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: Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects; Project accounting and financial management; Office administration; Research and development; Legal compliance; Programme and project management; Project principles and methodologies; Skills in the following: Computer-aided engineering applications; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Professional Judgment; Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Change management; Innovation.