Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/157

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

  • ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
  • AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 10 days remaining

Job details

Circular
30 of 2026
Page No.
48
Circular Post
30/157
Department
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Closing date
4 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R914 517 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre
Southern Region (Pietermaritzburg)
Reference information
PCPM/SR/082026
Salary information
R914 517 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)

Requirements

  • An appropriate National Higher Diploma with a minimum of 4years and six months certified experience Or a B.
  • Tech with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience Or an Honours Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
  • All qualifications must be in the Built Environment field.
  • A valid driver’s licence and compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment.

Duties

  • Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of construction projects.
  • Undertake project accounting and financial management.
  • Undertake office administration related to projects.
  • Undertake research and development in respect of construction projects.
  • NB: Provision exists for salary packages to be reviewed for production positions, based on an additional notch for every two years post registration previous and relevant experience as per the provisions of the OSD.

Enquiries

Mr. SE Mncadi Tel No: (033) 897 1422

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

  • Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centre’s (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centers (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” OR Direct your application quoting the reference number of the post you are applying for
  • Southern Region Posts: 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 Regional Director, Department of Public Works, Southern Regional Office, Private Bag X9153, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, For the attention of Ms P Singh, or alternatively it can be Hand Delivered to: 10 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg. Midlands Region Posts: 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 Regional Director, Department of Public works, and Private Bag X9963, Ladysmith, 3370. for attention Ms N Mabizela, Alternatively, Applications can be delivered to 40 Shepstone Road, Umkhamba Gardens, Ladysmith, 3370

Notes and Z83 guidance

Directions to Candidates: Applications must be submitted individually on the prescribed new approved Z83 form, the form is available from the website www.kznworks.gov.za or can be obtainable from any Public Service department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Certified copies of supporting documents need not accompany your application and CV, as these will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. Faxed or electronic copies will not be considered.

  • Candidates are urged to view the guidelines available to all prospective candidates applying for vacant position on the departmental website before completing applications for posts. NB. Recommended candidates will be subjected to a security clearance, competency assessment and will also be required to disclose their financial interests and will also be subjected to a technical assessment during the selection process.
  • Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV online.
  • 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 applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualifications assessment for equivalent by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  • Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be disqualified. PUBLIC Please note that the Department reserves the right not to fill the post. Recommended candidate’s personal information will be subject to vetting prior to an offer of appointment being made.
  • Candidates are expected to be available on the date 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 being unsuccessful. Please note that further communication shall be restricted to those candidates who will have been shortlisted. The appointed candidate shall be required to sign a performance agreement. Please note that reference checks and/or confirmation of employment will be done with the current employer, and candidates are advised to include references from the current employment to facilitate this. The filling of this post will be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity targets. Please note that requests for higher salaries will not be entertained for the advertised posts, however it may only be considered for posts falling within the Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) subject to the existing provisions.
  • Candidates applying for advertised posts in the Department, will be deemed to have granted consent to their personal information being used to determine suitability in terms of the POPIA Act, 4 of Please note that employment verifications shall be undertaken for all experience which has been recognized for shortlisting purposes, experience in the public service will need to be supported with a signed job description and PERSAL service record history and experience from the private sector needs to be supported by a certificate of service confirming the name of company, position held, periods of employment and duties performed. Experience that cannot be verified will result in the applicant being disqualified.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two 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. OTHER POSTS

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Original Text
POST 30/157 : CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER REF NO: PCPM/SR/082026 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R914 517 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Southern Region (Pietermaritzburg)
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate National Higher Diploma with a minimum of 4years and six months certified experience Or a B. Tech with a minimum of 4 years certified
managerial experience Or an Honours Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. All qualifications must be in the Built Environment field. A valid
driver’s licence and compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a
Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment.
DUTIES : Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of construction projects. Undertake project accounting and financial management. Undertake office administration related
to projects. Undertake research and development in respect of construction projects. NB: Provision exists for salary packages to be reviewed for production
positions, based on an additional notch for every two years post registration previous and relevant experience as per the provisions of the OSD.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. SE Mncadi Tel No: (033) 897 1422

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