Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/70 · Ref 2026/314
CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (GRADE A)
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- CentreGqeberha Regional Office
Closing date: 17 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2
- Circular Post
- 30/70
- Reference number
- 2026/314
- Department
- Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- Centre
- Gqeberha Regional Office
- Salary
- R1 317 108 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD
- Closing date
- 11 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).
The listed centre is Gqeberha Regional Office.
Applications close on 11 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 317 108 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A minimum Engineering Degree (Built Environment field) or Equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience and registration with the relevant council (SACPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of Programme and Project Management.
- Project design and analyse, legal and operational compliance as well as the creation of a high-performance culture.
- Communication skills, problem solving skills, decision making skills, and conflict management skills.
- Research and development.
- Strategic capability and leadership.
- Financial management and computer skills.
- Negotiation skills.
Duties
- 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 14 documentation quality as well as delivery is in accordance with 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 all relevant specifications and details to construct.
- Adjudicate all applications of variation orders and extensions of time and make recommendations to the approving authority within the Department.
- Process all interim monthly payments as per the 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 filed appropriately for easy access during audit.
- Cultivate a culture for good working relationships with fellow colleagues within the Department.
Enquiries
Mr. S. Jikeka Tel No: (041) 408 2074
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
For Port Elizabeth Regional Office: email to: RecruitPE26-34@dpw.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications 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. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
- Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two PUBLIC pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
- Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document. Encrypted document will not be accepted.
- All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application. Important: Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
- Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 30/70 : CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (GRADE A) REF NO: 2026/314
SALARY : R1 317 108 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD
CENTRE : Gqeberha Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Engineering Degree (Built Environment field) or Equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience and
registration with the relevant council (SACPCMP) as a Professional
Construction Project Manager. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Programme and Project Management. Project design and analyse, legal and operational
compliance as well as the creation of a high-performance culture.
Communication skills, problem solving skills, decision making skills, and conflict management skills. Research and development. Strategic capability
and leadership. Financial management and computer skills. Negotiation skills.
DUTIES : 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 14 documentation quality as well as delivery is in
accordance with 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 all relevant
specifications and details to construct. Adjudicate all applications of variation orders and extensions of time and make recommendations to the approving
authority within the Department. Process all interim monthly payments as per the 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 filed appropriately for
easy access during audit. Cultivate a culture for good working relationships with fellow colleagues within the Department.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Jikeka Tel No: (041) 408 2074
APPLICATIONS : For Port Elizabeth Regional Office: email to: RecruitPE26-34@dpw.gov.za
SALARY : R1 317 108 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD
CENTRE : Gqeberha Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Engineering Degree (Built Environment field) or Equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience and
registration with the relevant council (SACPCMP) as a Professional
Construction Project Manager. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Programme and Project Management. Project design and analyse, legal and operational
compliance as well as the creation of a high-performance culture.
Communication skills, problem solving skills, decision making skills, and conflict management skills. Research and development. Strategic capability
and leadership. Financial management and computer skills. Negotiation skills.
DUTIES : 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 14 documentation quality as well as delivery is in
accordance with 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 all relevant
specifications and details to construct. Adjudicate all applications of variation orders and extensions of time and make recommendations to the approving
authority within the Department. Process all interim monthly payments as per the 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 filed appropriately for
easy access during audit. Cultivate a culture for good working relationships with fellow colleagues within the Department.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Jikeka Tel No: (041) 408 2074
APPLICATIONS : For Port Elizabeth Regional Office: email to: RecruitPE26-34@dpw.gov.za