Chief Construction Project Manager (Garde A)

CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (GARDE A) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. The post is based in Cape Town Regional Office, Western Cape. The closing date is 02 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• A minimum of relevant engineering degree or equivalent.
• Six (06) years post qualification experience and registration with the relevant council SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager.
• Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of programme and project management, project design and analysis, legal and operational compliance, as well as the creation of highperformance culture.
• Communication, problem solving, analytical, decision making and conflict management skills also are critical.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Monitor the performance of project managers under his/her supervision.
• Mentor, develop and offer technical support to improve performance.
• Manage construction projects on his/her own, ranging from large scale capital projects to maintenance projects and service contracts.
• Ensure that the needs of the clients are well interpreted into manageable scopes of work.
• Procure the services of built environment professionals through stipulated supply chain management process.
• Coordinate the work of various professionals to ensure the required design and documentation quality as well as delivery is in accordance with the project execution plans.
• Coordinate all internal resources required to ensure the bidding process for appointment of contractors.
• Ensure that appointed consultants manage the quality of work within their professional scope and responsibility.
• Ensure that contractors timeously receive relevant specifications and details to contracts.
• Adjudicate all applications of variation orders and extensions of time and make recommendations to the approving authority within the Department.
• Process all monthly interim payments as per conditions of contract and in line with the Government’s commitment to pay invoices timeously.
• Prepare and submit project information to be filled to the Head of Directorate.
• Secure all required funding for the projects through internal set processes.
• Ensure that project information is filled appropriately for easy access during audit.
• Cultivate a culture for good working relationships with fellow colleagues within the Department.

Application Instructions

Email applications for this position must be email to: RecruitCPT26- 60@dpw.gov.za

For attention: Ms C Rossouw Head Office (Pretoria)

Notes

must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.

Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C - PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.

This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.

Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.

Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.

Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.

Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Department Notes

Department Notes

must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.

Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C - PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.

This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.

Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.

Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.

Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.

Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSOrecruit83@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured Males and African Females, and persons with disability. 8 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Ms T Kolele Tel No: (021) 402 2063

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 32 of 2026
• Source pages: 132
• Open the DPSA circular PDF