Project Manager at George Local Municipality

• Salary : R675 048 - R876 300 per annum (T15)
• Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
• Perks : If applicable Cellphone and Vehicle Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in project management
• Computer literacy: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), project management software, and municipal information systems
• Valid driver’s license
• 8 years or more relevant experience with extensive managerial experience

PREFFERED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or Advanced Diploma in: Human Settlements / Housing Development; Urban and Regional Planning; Built Environment Studies; Construction Management / Project Management; Public Administration; Property Development; or Administration in Human Settlements Management

COMPETENCIES:

• Functional / Professional Competencies: Discipline Specific Skills, Financial Management, Planning and Organising, Monitoring and Control, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail, Direction
• Setting, Dispute Resolution, Problem Solving, Negotiation
• Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service
• Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus
• Personal Competencies: Resilience, Learning orientation
• Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Coaching and Mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Plan and develop comprehensive housing project proposals aligned with the Divisional Manager’s
• strategic planning and divisional priorities
• Manage and oversee the implementation of housing development projects
• Coordinate and manage project-level stakeholder relationships in support of the Divisional
• Manager’s broader stakeholder engagement framework
• Manage human, financial, and material resources allocated to housing projects
• Uphold compliance with municipal policies, national housing legislation, building standards, and regulatory requirements
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Manage community engagement processes and public communications
• Manage and monitor compliance of municipal housing policies and legislative requirements
• Guide the performance, behaviour, and conduct of divisional personnel

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Regular travel to project sites within the municipal area and occasional travel to provincial and national meetings may be required
• Flexibility in working hours may be required to attend evening community meetings and weekend site inspections when necessary
• Exposure to construction site environments with associated safety risks, requiring compliance with occupational health and safety protocols
• Achievement of specific project delivery targets and key performance indicators as determined by municipal strategic objectives and housing sector plans

CLOSING DATE: 2026-11-09