KZN Public Works PROJECT MANAGERS

PROJECT MANAGERS (5 POSTS)
Southern Regional Office, Pietermaritzburg
(Ref. SR27/2012)

Salary:
Unregistered/Interns: R185 958 per annum (Level 8)
Candidate Project Managers: R363 192 per annum in terms of the OSD
Project Managers: R421 497 per annum in terms of the OSD

Requirements:

Unregistered/Interns: • An appropriate, accredited National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in a technical/built environment • Computer literacy • A valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B). Interns will be appointed on a contract basis.

Candidate Project Managers: • An appropriate, accredited National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in a technical/built environment plus a certificate in Project Management recognised by the SACPCMP • Registered with the SACPCMP as a Candidate Construction Project Manager • Computer literacy • A valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B) • Candidate Project Managers will be appointed on a contract basis during their terms as Candidate Construction Project Managers in terms of the provisions of the OSD for Engineers and Related Occupations.

Project Managers: • An appropriate, accredited National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in a technical/built environment plus a certificate in Project Management recognised by the South African Council of the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) • A minimum of three years’ relevant project management experience • Registered with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager • Computer literacy • A valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B).

Duties: Unregistered/Interns: • Render assistance to the Regional Project/Programme Management • Assist in planning, coordinating and implementing project management • Assist with overall administration of contracts
• Assist in management of private contractors and consultants • Ensure quality control on all projects • Audit interim fee accounts. Candidate Project Managers and Project Managers: • Manage and monitor numerous facets of the Regional Maintenance Programme, inclusive of contract administration • Compile, manage and monitor budget and expenditure • Establish building programmes with client departments • Ensure proper updating of information on projects in a database • Liaise with project leaders, professionals, contractors, client departments and consultants • Monitor progress on the site • Prepare and submit progress reports on projects • Resolve disputes • Apply the legislative and policy framework informing the area of operation.
Recommendations: • Knowledge of financial prescripts • Well developed written and verbal communication, liaison and planning ability • Accurate decision-making skills.

Enquiries: Ms J Mabaso, tel. (033) 897-1414

Note to applicants: The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted individually on the prescribed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service department, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae together with certified copies of qualifications, skills or competencies to substantiate compliance with/adherence to the appointment requirements plus a clear and legible, certified copy of the valid South African bar-coded ID (passports will not be accepted) and valid South African driver’s licence. Copies of copies OR copies certified on the blank side of the copy will not be accepted. Faxed or electronic copies will not be considered.

Direct your application, quoting the reference number of the post you are applying for and the name of the publication in which you saw the advertisement, to the Senior Manager, Department of Public Works, Southern Region, Private Bag X9153, Pietermaritzburg 3200, for attention: Mrs P Singh. Alternatively, applications can be dropped off in the box provided at the Southern Regional Office, No 10 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg.

Candidates are also advised not to send their applications through registered mail, as the Department will not take responsibility for non-collection thereof. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications assessed for equivalence by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Candidates are urged to view the Guidelines available to all Prospective Candidates applying for vacant positions on the Departmental website before completing application for posts.

Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be disqualified. Please note that, due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. Recommended employees will be subjected to vetting prior to an offer of appointment being made. Candidates are expected to be available on the date and time set for the interviews or they may be disqualified. Should you not have been contacted by this office within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Appointment to these posts is subject to appointed candidates signing a performance agreement. The filling of these posts will be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity targets.

Closing date: 13 July 2012