Construction Project Manager Grade a

Overview

Construction Project Manager Grade A in Queenstown, requiring a built environment qualification and SACPCMP professional registration.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, National Higher Diploma (Built environment field) with a minimum of four (4) years’ and six months certified experience or a BTech (Built environment field) with a minimum of four (4) years’ certified managerial experience or Honours Degree in any Built Environment with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment.
• Knowledge of Human Settlements policies and legislative frameworks.
• Built environment standards, CIDP regulations, financial and contract management, stakeholder and community engagement.
• Good communication skills, project management skills, presentation skills, report writing skills, negotiation, facilitation, analytical and critical thinking, conflict management.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Computer literate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Co-ordinate the project initiation stage.
• Open the project file.
• Provide input during the development of the procurement strategy.
• Provide input in the development of the Terms of Reference (T.O.R).
• Prepare Professional Service Provider’s (PSP) payment certificate for the feasibility report.
• Co-ordinate the project planning and design stage.
• Organise meetings with the appointed PSP and district/local municipalities to communicate and agree on the requirements.
• Prepare the submission payment certificate for Supply Chain Management (SCM) returnable schedules.
• Provide input during the development of Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Organise meetings with the professional services.
• Provide input during the first draft of planning and design deliverables.
• Prepare payment certificate to the PSP for Geotech, Environmental Impact Assessment, house plans and design reports.
• Submit project enrolment file to the Project Management Unit.
• Provide input during the development of the Procurement Strategy for contractors required.
• Provide inputs during the development of (TOR) and present to the Bid Specification Committee for approval.
• Organise meetings with the appointed contractors and district/local municipalities to communicate and agree on the requirements.
• Provide inputs during the development of the SLA.
• Liaise with PSP’s for the site handover.
• Coordinate the project implementation stage.
• Facilitate the construction of services.
• Facilitate the construction of housing units.
• Facilitate the rectification of housing units.
• Draft invitation letters for the introduction of stakeholders to municipalities.
• Liaise with the contractor in preparation for handing over of documents.
• Issue the copies of building drawings, milestone breakdown, PIPs and specifications to the Control Works Inspector.
• Liaise with Social Facilitation and Beneficiary Administration units for the establishment of Project Steering Committees and appointment of the Community Liaison Officer.
• Conduct progress and technical meetings.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress on site.
• Verify value created on site, validate and process project claims.
• Make follow-ups with District support services on the payment claims.
• Submit copies of the payment stubs and payment reconciliation to the PSP and file.
• Prepare and submit quarterly contractor performance reports.
• Analyse and validate expenditure against the value created.
• Provide input during the preparation of variation orders.
• Prepare motivation for the issuing of non-performance notices.
• Prepare and present reports to various stakeholders.
• Provide support to the various stakeholders during project visits and verifications.
• Coordinate project Close-Out stage.
• Facilitate the submission of the close out report.
• Validate required documents in the project file.
• Source any outstanding required documents in the project file.
• Submit the project file to CCPM for project close out.
• File the approved project close out resolutions.

How to apply

Applicants must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment@ecdhs.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted. Where applicants are not able to submit their applications on the e-recruitment system, they must physically bring printed hard copies to Human Resources office at the Head Office, and they will be assisted to capture the hard copy application on the system. The physical address is 31-33 Phillip Frame Road, Chiselhurst, East London.

Enquiries: Contact Mr M. Kana at 071 606 8112 / Mrs N. Mhlawuli at 071 606 5941/ Mr M. Sangqu at 071 606 7842 E-Recruitment, email: e-recruitment@ecdhs.gov.za

Notes

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. OTHER POSTS