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Construction Project Manager Grade ANkangala District (Emalahleni)

Chief Directorate: Building Construction and Project Management

Closing dateToday is Sat 14 Nov · SAST

Closes Friday 27 November 2026

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Construction Project Manager Grade A at COGHSTA's Building Construction and Project Management unit. Manages building projects, budgets and consultants and contractors. Suits people with a constructio

  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of building projects, including budgets, resources and funding.
  • Oversee consultants and contractors, and make sure work meets quality and time requirements.
  • Must have Grade 12 and an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management or a relevant built environment qualification at NQF Level 7.
  • Must have at least 3 years of experience, including certifying experience, and must register with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment.
  • Must hold a valid driver's licence. Based in Nkangala District (Emalahleni).
  • Submit your application using the reference number 2026/COGHSTA/32, quoting POST 41/222. No closing date is stated in the text.

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Requirements

  • A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised Advance Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Project Management or any relevant qualification in Build environment at NQF Level 07.
  • A minimum of (03) year experience with a minimum of (3-5) certifying experience.
  • Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of various relevant Prescripts, Policies and Guidelines that governs the built environment, Project Management skills, and knowledge of research and development.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Skills and Competencies:
  • Key Competences:
  • Financial Management and People Management, Service Delivery Innovations, Analytical Skills and Project Management.
  • Good communication, Interpretation personal, computer literacy and time management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and able to meet deadline.

Duties

  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of projects.
  • Project accounting and financial management of housing projects, office administration functions related projects, research and development.
  • 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.
  • Ensure that the needs of clients are well interpreted into manageable scopes of work.
  • Report project progress to Chief construction Project Manager and Manage project budget and resources Prepare and submit project information to be filed 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.

How to apply

Applications must only be submitted online through the Provincial e- Recruitment Portal at: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Applicants are required to register and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications.

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Enquiries

Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104

Notes from the department

  • Applications must only be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
  • Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
  • Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
  • Criminal records check;
  • Citizenship check;
  • Credit worthiness check;
  • Previous employment (reference checks);
  • Qualification verification.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
  • One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • Selection Panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
  • Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three SMS and MMS candidates will undergo Psychometric Assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
  • Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
  • All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
  • Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
  • The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 155 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 41/222: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A REF NO: 2026/COGHSTA/32 Chief Directorate: Building Construction and Project Management
SALARY: R914 517 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD package)
CENTRE: Nkangala District (Emalahleni)
REQUIREMENTS: A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised Advance Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Project Management or any relevant qualification in Build environment at NQF Level 07. A minimum of (03) year experience with a minimum of (3-5) certifying experience. Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment. Knowledge and understanding of various relevant Prescripts, Policies and Guidelines that governs the built environment, Project Management skills, and knowledge of research and development. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Key Competences: Financial Management and People Management, Service Delivery Innovations, Analytical Skills and Project Management. Good communication, Interpretation personal, computer literacy and time management skills. Ability to work under pressure and able to meet deadline.
DUTIES: Manage and coordinate all aspects of projects. Project accounting and financial management of housing projects, office administration functions related projects, research and development. 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. Ensure that the needs of clients are well interpreted into manageable scopes of work. Report project progress to Chief construction Project Manager and Manage project budget and resources Prepare and submit project information to be filed 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.
ENQUIRIES: Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104

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