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Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Salary band
R 1 317 108
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
2026/314
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Department
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Location
Gqeberha Regional Office
Salary
R1 317 108 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD
Requirements
A minimum Engineering Degree (Built Environment field) or Equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience and registration with the relevant council (SACPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Programme and Project Management. Project design and analyse, legal and operational compliance as well as the creation of a high-performance culture. Communication skills, problem solving skills, decision making skills, and conflict management skills. Research and development. Strategic capability and leadership. Financial management and computer skills. Negotiation skills.
Duties
Monitor the performance of project managers under his/her supervision. Mentor, develop and offer technical support to improve performance. Manage construction projects on his/her own, ranging from large scale capital projects to maintenance projects and service contracts. Ensure that the needs of the clients are well interpreted into manageable scopes of work. Procure the services of built environment professionals through stipulated supply chain management process. Coordinate the work of various professionals to ensure the required design and 14 documentation quality as well as delivery is in accordance with project execution plans. Coordinate all internal resources required to ensure the bidding process for appointment of contractors. Ensure that appointed consultants manage the quality of work within their professional scope and responsibility. Ensure that contractors timeously receive all relevant specifications and details to construct. Adjudicate all applications of variation orders and extensions of time and make recommendations to the approving authority within the Department. Process all interim monthly payments as per the conditions of contract and in line with the Government’s commitment to pay invoices timeously. Prepare and submit project information to be filled to the Head of Directorate. Secure all required funding for the projects through internal set processes. Ensure that project information is filed appropriately for easy access during audit. Cultivate a culture for good working relationships with fellow colleagues within the Department.
Enquiries
Mr. S. Jikeka Tel No: (041) 408 2074
Closing Date
2026-09-11T16:00:00+02:00
The construction and built environment sector is a major employer in South Africa, driven by government infrastructure spending and private development. Quantity surveyors, site managers, civil engineers, and town planners are in consistent demand. Professional registration with bodies such as SACQSP (quantity surveyors), SACAP (architects), and SACLAP (landscape architects) is required for regulated posts. Large government infrastructure projects are administered through provincial departments of Public Works.
This vacancy is within Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 317 108. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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