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CHIEF DIRECTOR: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Salary band

R 1 554 696

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

2026/304

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About this role

Department

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Location

Head Office (Pretoria)

Salary

R1 554 696 per annum, (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services)

Requirements

A minimum of NQF 7 in Engineering/ Built Environment or related field of study as recognised by the SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in built environment and or construction management. Registration as a Professional Construction Project Management with the SACPCMP. Knowledge: Construction best practice, Project Management, Extensive knowledge of all engineering aspects of the building and construction environment, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management. Skills: Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical skills, Creativity, Self- management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy, Planning and organising, Conflict management, People management, Negotiation skills, Problem solving and analysis, Change management, Innovation, Strategic capability and leadership. Personal Attributes: Project management skills, principles and methodologies, Project and professional judgement, Computer-aided engineering and project applications, Project design and analysis knowledge, Project operational communication, Process knowledge and skills, Maintenance skills and knowledge, Mobile equipment operating skills, Legal and operational compliance, Research and development, Creating high- performance culture, technical consulting. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirement.

Duties

Oversee the management of construction or refurbishment projects Construction Management Methodology: Oversee final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory. Ensure effective design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Ensure that project standards, specifications and service levels according are set to departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Monitor project management efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect project services for the attainment of organisational objectives. Manage and control project budget and expenditure. Oversee the management of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies: Identify construction management trends and opportunities for businesses processes improvement. Approves recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction management guidelines, standards, policies and procedures. Oversee the implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies and related prescripts. Ensure the development

About construction and built environment roles in South Africa

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.

·Include your professional registration number and body (SACQSP, SACAP, ECSA, SACLAP) prominently on your CV.

·Government built environment posts often specify CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) contractor grading requirements for more senior roles.

·Town planning posts in local government require registration with SACPLAN and knowledge of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA).

·Project and site management roles increasingly require knowledge of the JBCC (Joint Building Contracts Committee) standard contract.

About the hiring department

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.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·A minimum of NQF 7 in Engineering/ Built Environment or related field of study as recognised by the SAQA
·A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in built environment and or construction management
·Registration as a Professional Construction Project Management with the SACPCMP
·Knowledge: Construction best practice, Project Management, Extensive knowledge of all engineering aspects of the building and construction environment, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management
·Skills: Decision making, Team leadership, Analytical skills, Creativity, Self- management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication, Computer literacy, Planning and organising, Conflict management, People management, Negotiation skills, Problem solving and analysis, Change management, Innovation, Strategic capability and leadership
·Personal Attributes: Project management skills
·principles and methodologies
·Project and professional judgement
·Computer-aided engineering and project applications
·Project design and analysis knowledge

Key Duties

·Oversee the management of construction or refurbishment projects Construction Management Methodology: Oversee final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory
·Ensure effective design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology
·Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources
·Ensure that project standards, specifications and service levels according are set to departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability
·Monitor project management efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect project services for the attainment of organisational objectives
·Manage and control project budget and expenditure
·Oversee the management of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies: Identify construction management trends and opportunities for businesses processes improvement
·Approves recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction management guidelines, standards, policies and procedures
·Oversee the implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies and related prescripts
·Ensure the development and implementation of support tools

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to recruitment26-65@dpw.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the CHIEF DIRECTOR: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 554 696. 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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