Divisional Manager: Projects at Nkangala District Municipality

The NDM is committed to the improvement of the physical, socio-economic and institutional environment in order to address triple challenges through sustainable development and service excellence.

• To promote and pursue key national, Provincial and local development goals as enriched in vision 2030
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  Divisional Manager: Projects

  • Job Type Contract
  • Qualification Bachelors , Matric
  • Experience 5 - 8 years
  • Location Mpumalanga
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical  , Project Management 

  REFERENCE NUMBER

  • NEDA/CS01/08/2025

  POST LEVEL

  • 3

  DURATION

  • Fixed Term Contract (5 Years)

  SALARY SCALE

  • R985 012.00 (Total cost to company)

  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12
  • A relevant BEng or BSC (Eng) engineering degree
  • Eligibility for registration as a Pr-Eng.
  • Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
  • Computer literacy: MS Office
  • Code C1 Driver’s License

  EXPERIENCE

  • The candidate must have 5-8 years or more of relevant experience in civil construction and maintenance projects management, 3 of which must be in the Local Government. Ability to analyse and provide correct visual assessment on infrastructure projects. Ability to interpret Geographical
  • Information Systems (GIS) data.

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  Project Management

  • Provide advice to management on infrastructure related projects by:
  • Reviewing infrastructure projects based on the community needs.
  • Preparing reports to the board on infrastructure projects.
  • Providing all infrastructure projects implementation reports.
  • To ensure the provision of project management input into the infrastructure service delivery programme of the entity to communities.

  Project Budget Planning

  Provide planning services for the infrastructure projects by:

  • Developing the annual budget for all the infrastructure projects.
  • Developing procurement plans for all infrastructure projects.
  • Identification of infrastructure projects scope of work.
  • Costing of infrastructure projects on a yearly basis.
  • Ensuring adherence on quality standards by service providers.
  • To ensure the budgeting and syncing of project scheduling with procurement processes, and to ensure value for money associated with adhering to timelines.

  Project Implementation and Monitoring

  • Monitor implementation of projects as per approved scope, budget, and standards (following principles of PMBOK)
  • Attend, co-ordinate and report on infrastructure provision meetings.
  • Prepare for infrastructure project monthly meetings as per board’s approved schedule of meetings (i.e. preparation of reports and agenda).
  • Attend sectoral planning meetings, including IDP process meetings.
  • To ensure that projects are implemented as per schedule, within regulatory framework, and as per community needs.

  Quality Assurance

  • Develop and implement standards and specifications for infrastructure projects.
  • To ensure infrastructure projects meet quality standards.
  • Develop and implement contract management systems, including the following:
  • Electronic project management and monitoring system.
  • Approval, payment, and monitoring of payment certificates.
  • Compliance with applicable legislation and board policies, e.g., CIDB, Occupational Health and Safety, Procurement, Environmental, and MFMA.
  • Performance Management Systems for service providers and technicians.
  • Project design appraisal and specifications on roads and storm water, buildings, bridges, and electricity.
  • To ensure the provision of contract management services to infrastructure projects, and adherence to the regulatory framework.

  Capacity Building

  • Support and build capacity of technicians and service providers in project management.
  • To ensure continuous learning for technicians employed by the entity and service providers.

  Project Financial Management

  • Prepare a departmental budgeting and compilation of the Business Plan in compliance with approved Strategy.
  • Attend to Supply Chain Management responsibilities as delegated.
  • To ensure prudent financial management associated with the implementation of infrastructure projects.

  Business Plan Development for Bankable Projects

  • Lead the preparation, evaluation, and finalisation of comprehensive business plans for capital and operational projects, ensuring they are financially viable (“bankable”) and aligned with organisational objectives.
  • This includes conducting feasibility studies, developing financial models, assessing risks, engaging stakeholders, and preparing documentation to secure funding from public or private sources.

  Last Date to Apply : 03 Sep, 2025

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  Method of Application

  Interested and qualified? Go to Nkangala District Municipality on www.nkangaladm.gov.za to apply

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