Jobs · KwaZulu-Natal · Human Settlements
Professional Construction Project Manager Grade A-C: Property Management and Rehabilitation
3- year contract)
Closes Wednesday 18 November 2026
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Three-year contract to manage construction and property rehabilitation projects in Durban. Suits a built environment professional with a diploma or degree and several years of relevant experience.
- Manage and co-ordinate construction projects, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
- Manage project budgets and resources, and report project progress to the Chief Construction Project Manager.
- Must have a National Higher Diploma, BTech or Honours degree in a Built Environment field, with 3 to 4.5 years of relevant experience depending on the qualification.
- Must register with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment, and hold a valid driver's licence.
- Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on a 3-year contract.
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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
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Enquiries
Mr. TE Magagula Tel No: (031) 336 5245.
Notes from the department
- Directions to applicants:
- Applicants using the manual application process must ensure that the new Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service institution) is completed, duly signed and initialed, a detailed curriculum vitae, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources.
- Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications.
- No late applications will be accepted.
- Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement.
- If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application.
- NB:
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- Applications not submitted on the fully completed new Z83 application forms will not considered.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
- Following the technical exercise and the interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 257 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/326: PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A-C: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION REF NO: PCPM PM 09/2026 (3- year contract) SALARY: R914 517 - R1 376 199 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE: Durban 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.