Jobs · KwaZulu-Natal · Human Settlements
Professional Construction Project Manager Grade A-C (3
year contract)
Closes Wednesday 18 November 2026
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Three-year contract for a Professional Construction Project Manager (Grades A-C) across 10 KwaZulu-Natal districts. Suits built environment professionals with project management experience and SACPCMP
- Manage and co-ordinate construction projects, including planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
- Manage project budgets and resources, and report project progress to the Chief Construction Project Manager.
- Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment, and a valid driver's licence are required.
- Based in one of the ten KwaZulu-Natal districts listed: UGU, iLembe, Harry Gwala, uThukela, uMgungundlovu, uMzinyathi, Amajuba, uMkhanyakude, King Cetshwayo and Zululand.
- Submit a separate application form for each district you are applying for. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent certificate.
- National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience as a Professional Construction Project Manager, OR a BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience, OR an Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
- Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledge of Human Settlement policies and legislation, programme management skills, project management principles and methodologies, knowledge of research and development, computer aided engineering applications, knowledge of legal compliance with building industry norms and standards, technical report writing, creating a high-performance culture, technical consulting and professional judgement.
- Decision making skills.
- Team leadership skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Creativity skills.
- Self-management skills.
- Project-related financial management skills.
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Conflict management skills.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- People management skills.
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Management Regulations and procurement processes.
- Knowledge of Contract Management and Contract Administration.
Duties
- Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects in terms of:- 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; and Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards to minimize risk on projects.
- Project accounting and financial management in terms of:
- Report project progress to the Chief Construction Project Manager, and Manage the projects’ budgets and resources.
- Office Administration in terms of:
- Provide inputs to other professionals with tender/procurement administration;
- Liaise and interact with service providers, clients and management;
- Contribute to human resources and related activities;
- Maintain the record management system and the architectural library; and Utilize resources allocated effectively.
- Research and Development in terms of:
- Keep up with new technologies and procedures:
- Research/ literature on new developments on project management methodologies: and Liaise with relevant bodies/ councils on project management.
How to apply
Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
For attention:Mr. TW Khalishwayo
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Mr. TE Magagula Tel No: (031) 336 5245
Notes from the department
NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 256 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/324: PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A-C (X19 POSTS) (3- year contract) SALARY: R914 517 - R1 376 199 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE: UGU District Ref No: PCPM UG 09/2026 (X1 Post) iLembe District Ref No: PCPM IL 09/2026 (X1 Post) Harry Gwala District Ref No: PCPM HG 09/2026 (X3 Posts) uThukela District Ref No: PCPM UTH 09/2026 (X3 Posts) uMgungundlovu District Ref No: PCPM UMG 09/2026 (X1 Post) uMzinyathi District Ref No: PCPM UMZ 09/2026 (X2 Posts) Amajuba District Ref No: PCPM AD 09/2026 (X1 Post) uMkhanyakude District Ref No: PCPM UMK 09/2026 (X2 Posts) King Cetshwayo District Ref No: PCPM KC 09/2026 (X2 Posts) Zululand District Ref No: PCPM ZD 09/2026 (X3 Posts) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent certificate. National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience as a Professional Construction Project Manager, OR a BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience, OR an Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Human Settlement policies and legislation, programme management skills, project management principles and methodologies, knowledge of research and development, computer aided engineering applications, knowledge of legal compliance with building industry norms and standards, technical report writing, creating a high-performance culture, technical consulting and professional judgement. Decision making skills. Team leadership skills. Analytical skills. Creativity skills. Self-management skills. Project-related financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organising skills. Conflict management skills. Problem solving and analysis. People management skills. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Management Regulations and procurement processes. Knowledge of Contract Management and Contract Administration. DUTIES: Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects in terms of:- 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; and Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards to minimize risk on projects. Project accounting and financial management in terms of: Report project progress to the Chief Construction Project Manager, and Manage the projects’ budgets and resources. Office Administration in terms of: Provide inputs to other professionals with tender/procurement administration; Liaise and interact with service providers, clients and management; Contribute to human resources and related activities; Maintain the record management system and the architectural library; and Utilize resources allocated effectively. Research and Development in terms of: Keep up with new technologies and procedures: Research/ literature on new developments on project management methodologies: and Liaise with relevant bodies/ councils on project management. ENQUIRIES: Mr. TE Magagula Tel No: (031) 336 5245 NOTE: NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.