Chief Construction Project Manager Grade A (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: HO111/2026

Location: Directorate: Infrastructure Programme Delivery, Head Office, Cape Town

REMUNERATION

R 1 317 108 per annum - R 1 504 797 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

STARTING DATE

6/26/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/10 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registered as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr CPM) with South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Infrastructure Programme and Project Planning in line with Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS). Infrastructure Programme and Project Implementation and Monitoring Infrastructure Project Commissioning Infrastructure Programme and Project Evaluation Research/best practice to keep up with new technologies, viability and feasibility of the building asset management options and innovations for the Department including interaction with relevant stakeholders and professional development boards/councils. People Management. Financial Management. Mentoring of Candidates.

ENQUIRIES

Mr G Graham, email: [email protected]

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

National Higher Diploma, B Tech, Degree, Honors Degree in a Built Environment field.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Programme and project management. Project and professional judgement. Legal and operational compliance - relevant Built Environment and related legislation and prescripts. Creating high performance culture. Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis decision making. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness communication. Computer skills (Microsoft Office) People management. Planning and organising Conflict management Change management. Contract management – various types and forms of construction contracts, with a focus on New Engineering Contract (NEC).

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel within the Western Cape, stay overnight on occasion and occasionally, nationally (if required).

EXPERIENCE

Six years post qualification experience required.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.