Chief Construction Project Manager - Grade A

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience: National Senior Certificate plus National Higher Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification in the built environment. Six (6) years post-qualification project management experience in construction required, preferably with experience in road construction. Professional registration with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as Professional Construction Project Manager is compulsory. A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively. Knowledge: Understanding of the following acts: The Public Finance Management Act, Construction Industry Development Board Act, Government Immovable Asset Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations as well as Building Regulations and Environmental Conservation Act. Knowledge and understanding of the Government Procurement System. Good planning, 195 financial and budget skills. Sound analytical and good written and verbal communication skills. Extensive understanding of the NEC, JBCC and GCC form of contract. Knowledge of programme and project management, project design and analysis, legal and operational compliance as well as the creation of a high-performance culture. Applicable legislation and prescripts in the Project Management field, Civil and Construction industries. Skills: Communication skills, problem-solving and analysis skills, Decision making and conflict management skills, Research and development, Strategic capability and leadership, financial management and computer skills, Negotiation skills. Programme and project management skills. Technical Report writing skills. Ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Perform final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory. Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Maintain project operational effectiveness. Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources. Set project standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability. Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the project environment/services. Ensure that construction projects are implemented in line with the NHBRC requirements and standards. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives. Manage the commercial added value of the discipline-related programmes and projects. Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Allocate, monitor and control resources. Provide technical consulting services for the operation of project related matters to minimize possible project risks. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

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