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PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (GRADE A-C)

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · north west

Salary band

R 1 376 199

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

3/1/1/1/2026/181

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About this role

Department

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate

Rural Infrastructure Development

Location

North West (Mmabatho)

Salary

R914 517 – R1 376 199 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD requirements)

Requirements

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Duties

Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects. Guide the 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 and requirements. Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Apply methodology effectively and enforce projects standards to minimise risk on projects. Provide project accounting and financial management services. Report project progress to Chief Construction Project Manager. Manage project budget and resources. Manage office administration tasks and budget planning. Provide inputs to other professionals with tender administration. Liaise and interact with service providers, client and management. Contribute to the human resources and related activities. Maintain the record management system and the architectural library and utilise resources allocated effectively. Conduct research and development. Keep up abreast with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management.

Enquiries

Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295

Notes

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Closing Date

2026-08-07T16:00:00+02:00

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 Land Reform and Rural Development in north west. 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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Key Duties

·Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects
·Guide the 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 and requirements
·Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities
·Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
·Apply methodology effectively and enforce projects standards to minimise risk on projects
·Provide project accounting and financial management services
·Report project progress to Chief Construction Project Manager
·Manage project budget and resources
·Manage office administration tasks and budget planning

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 ditprecruit58@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (GRADE A-C) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 376 199. 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.

When does the PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (GRADE A-C) application close?+

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