Construction Project Manager Grade A

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Construction Project Manager Grade A at the Eastern Cape Department Of Human Settlements. It is a Level 11 OSD position with an all-inclusive annual remuneration package of R914,517.00. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Coordinating the project initiation stage, including opening the project file and providing input during the development of procurement strategy and Terms of Reference (T.O.R.). * Preparing Professional Service Provider’s (PSP) payment certificates for feasibility reports. * Coordinating the project planning and design stage by organising meetings with appointed PSPs and district/local municipalities to communicate requirements. * Preparing submission payment certificates for Supply Chain Management (SCM) returnable schedules and providing input during the development of Service Level Agreements (SLA). * Organising meetings with professional services and providing input during the first draft of planning and design deliverables. * Preparing payment certificates to PSPs for Geotech, Environmental Impact Assessment, house plans, and design reports. * Submitting the project enrolment file to the Project Management Unit. * Providing inputs during the development of the Procurement Strategy for contractors and presenting them to the Bid Specification Committee for approval. * Organising meetings with appointed contractors and district/local municipalities to communicate requirements and providing inputs during the development of the SLA. * Liaising with PSPs for site handover. * Coordinating the project implementation stage, facilitating the construction of services and housing units, and facilitating the rectification of housing units. * Drafting invitation letters for the introduction of stakeholders to municipalities. * Liaising with contractors in preparation for handing over documents and issuing copies of building drawings, milestone breakdown, PIPs, and specifications to the Control Works Inspector. * Liaising with Social Facilitation and Beneficiary Administration units for the establishment of Project Steering Committees and the appointment of the Community Liaison Officer. * Conducting progress and technical meetings and site visits to monitor progress. * Verifying value created on site, validating, and processing project claims. * Making follow-ups with District support services on payment claims, submitting copies of payment stubs and payment reconciliation. * Preparing and submitting quarterly contractor performance reports. * Analysing and validating expenditure against the value created. * Providing input during the preparation of variation orders and preparing motivation for the issuing of non-performance notices. * Preparing and presenting reports to various stakeholders, and providing support during project visits and verifications. * Coordinating the project Close-Out stage by facilitating the submission of the close-out report. * Validating and sourcing any outstanding required documents in the project file. * Submitting the project file to the CCPM for project close out and filing approved project close out resolutions. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** * National Senior Certificate. * National Higher Diploma in a Built Environment field with a minimum of four (4) years and six (6) months certified experience, OR * BTech in a Built Environment field with a minimum of four (4) years certified managerial experience, OR * Honours Degree in any Built Environment with a minimum of three (3) years experience. * **Registration:** Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment. * **Licence:** Must possess a valid driver’s licence. * **Knowledge:** Human Settlements policies and legislative frameworks, Built environment standards, CIDP regulations, financial and contract management, stakeholder and community engagement. * **Skills:** Good communication skills, project management skills, presentation skills, report writing skills, negotiation, facilitation, analytical and critical thinking, conflict management. * **Abilities:** Ability to work in a team. * **Technical:** Computer literate. **Who should apply** Individuals with a strong academic background in the Built Environment and substantial certified experience in project management, including managerial roles. Candidates must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Human Settlements policies, built environment standards, and financial/contract management. Essential skills include communication, project management, analytical thinking, and conflict resolution, alongside a proven ability to work in teams and computer literacy. Professional registration with SACPCMP as a Construction Project Manager is mandatory upon appointment, as is possessing a valid driver's license. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/construction-project-manager-grade-a-eastern-cape-department-of-human-settlements Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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