Candidate Construction Project Managers

Overview

Manage construction projects for the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture with built environment qualifications and experience required.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate/ NQF 4 or equivalent qualification;
• National Higher Diploma in Build environment field with a minimum of 18 months’ experience/ Three-year Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6) in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience/ BTech degree (NQF 7) in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 1 year experience / Honours degree (NQF 8) in any Built Environment field with no experience;
• A Code 08 driver’s license;
• Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours;
• Compulsory Registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Profession (SACPCMP) as a Candidate Construction Project Manager upon appointment;
• Compulsory knowledge of Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA) and Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management;
• Contract management experience including contract specification, oversight, and monitoring;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Project Management principles and methodologies;
• Knowledge of legal compliance;
• Research and development;
• Computer-aided engineering applications;
• Technical report writing; planning and organizing skills;
• Problem solving and analysis;
• Presentation and communication technologies;
• Document management systems;
• The ability to work and manage projects in a complex environment;
• Decision making;
• Team work;
• Customer focus and responsiveness;
• Communication skills; knowledge of Sport, Arts and Culture including the Heritage.

Duties

• To manage and oversee all aspects of the projects in support of the management of capital and technical maintenance projects under the supervision of the Director: Infrastructure Development;
• 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;
• 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;
• Report project progress to the Director: Infrastructure Development;
• Manage project budget and resources in consultation with the Director: Infrastructure Development;
• Office administration- Provide inputs to Director: Infrastructure Development with tender administration;
• Liaise and interact with service providers, client and management under the guidance of the the Director: Infrastructure Development;
• Contribute to the human resources and related activities;
• Maintain the record management system and the architectural library;
• Utilize resources allocated effectively;
• Prepare quarterly reports, project status/site visit reports.
• Keep up with new Built Environment technologies and procedures;
• Research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies;
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management.

How to apply

Applicants must use this link or QR code below to access DSAC E-Recruitment System. https://erecruit.dsac.gov.za/public/login_test.php Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Sechaba House, 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria Central. Postal mail to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001.

Enquiries: Ms P Ben-Mazwi Tel No: (012) 441 3041/ 0829098790

Notes

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