Incremental Housing Development – Head Office

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Here is the job description rewritten into the mandatory format: **Overview** This is a Head Office position for an Incremental Housing Development role within the Gauteng Department Of Human Settlements (Gdhs). The role involves managing and coordinating all aspects of construction projects within the human settlements / built environment portfolio. **What you will do** * Manage and coordinate all aspects of construction projects within the human settlements / built environment portfolio. * Develop project implementation plans, prepare and monitor project schedules (implementation programme), site monitoring, project performance reporting evaluation in line with approved project management methodologies and infrastructure delivery prescripts/programme. * Develop, execute and review project work plans, project schedules and implementation plans. * Identify project resources, risks, dependencies and corrective actions. * Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects, including scope, time, cost, quality, risk, project resources and stakeholder coordination. * Monitor project progress, conduct site inspections, attend project and site technical and project committee meetings, and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, norms, standards and contract requirements. * Manage project financials, including monitoring and reporting on project budgets, expenditure, cash flow, verifying payment certificates, managing cashflow projections, and ensuring compliance with PFMA and other treasury requirements and project performance. * Monitor project performance, adherence to approved specifications, building requirements and norms and standards of the Department. * Report project progress to the Chief Construction or equivalent and provide timely technical and management reports. * Provide inputs into tender documentation, bid specifications, procurement planning, evaluation processes and contract administration, where required. * Liaise and interact with service providers, contractors, professional teams, municipalities, clients, communities and management. * Maintain proper project records, documentation, registers and reports. * Support audit readiness and ensure that project information is complete, accurate and accessible. * Undertake research and development. * Keep abreast of new technologies, construction methods, project management methodologies, built environment trends and SACPCMP professional requirements. * Participate in continuous professional development in accordance with SACPCMP guidelines. * Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Candidate Construction Project Managers and related technical or administrative personnel, where applicable. * Promote skills transfer, adherence to professional standards and sound project management practice. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications and Experience (one of the following must be met):** * Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate; plus a minimum National Diploma / National Higher Diploma / equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in the Built Environment, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or a related Built Environment field, with a minimum of four years and six months’ appropriate confirmed experience in the Built Environment / Construction Project Management environment. * OR BTech / equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in the Built Environment, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or a related Built Environment field, with a minimum of four years’ appropriate confirmed managerial / construction project management experience. * OR an Honours Degree / equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification as recognised by SAQA in the Built Environment, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or a related Built Environment field, with a minimum of three years’ appropriate experience in the Built Environment / Construction Project Management environment. * **Compulsory Registration:** Valid registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager (PrCPM). Candidate registration or registration in another category will not satisfy this requirement. * **Licence:** A valid driver’s licence. * **Other:** Willingness to travel and conduct site inspections. * **Knowledge:** * Programme and project management principles and methodologies. * Construction project management within the built environment. * Human settlements/housing delivery in the public and or private sector, internal and or bulk municipal services, infrastructure delivery. * PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM prescripts and construction procurement. * CIDB prescripts. * Occupational Health and Safety National Building Regulations. * Construction /infrastructure contract management and standard forms of contract such as JBCC, GCC and/or NEC. * Project planning and scope management, cost control, quality control as per building regulations, project risk management, project financial management, project reporting up to close out and handover, technical report writing, stakeholder management (including working with multiple teams, contractors, professional teams and developers), project document management. * **Competencies:** * Project planning and programme, contract management. * Professional judgement. * Technical consulting. * Decision-making. * Analytical thinking. * Problem-solving. * Planning and organising. * Financial management. * Stakeholder relations management. * Customer focus and responsiveness. * Communication. * Computer literacy. * Conflict management. * People management. * Change management. * Innovation. * Research and development. * Ability to work with professional teams, contractors, municipalities, communities and other stakeholders. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in the Built Environment or a related field, coupled with relevant experience ranging from three to four and a half years depending on the qualification level. A mandatory requirement is valid registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (PrCPM) with SACPCMP, and candidates must possess a valid driver’s licence and be prepared for travel and site inspections. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge in programme and project management, construction project management, human settlements delivery, public financial management regulations, and various construction-related prescripts and contract types. They should demonstrate strong competencies in project planning, contract management, professional judgement, technical consulting, decision-making, analytical thinking, financial management, stakeholder relations, and communication. The department has Employment Equity targets, with preference given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are also encouraged to apply. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-human-settlements-gdhs-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-or-2026#spani-ref-refs-056654 Source: govpage

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