PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (GRADE A-C) is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: North West (Mmabatho) | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Rural Infrastructure Development
Salary
R914 517 – R1 376 199 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD requirements)
Centre
North West (Mmabatho)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and 6 months certified experience.
- BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years’ certified managerial experience.
- Honors Degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
- Compulsory registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as Professional Construction Project manager on appointment.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Programme and project management.
- Project principles and methodologies.
- Engineering design and analysis.
- Knowledge research and development.
- Computer-aided engineering applications.
- Knowledge of legal compliance and technical report writing.
- Creating high performance culture.
- Professional judgement and networking.
- Job related skills: Decision making.
- Team leadership.
- Analytical thinking and creativity.
- Self-management.
- Financial management.
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Computer literacy.
- Planning and organising.
- Conflict management.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- People management.
Duties
- Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects.
- Guide the project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology.
- Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
- Apply methodology effectively and enforce projects standards to minimise risk on projects.
- Provide project accounting and financial management services.
- Report project progress to Chief Construction Project Manager.
- Manage project budget and resources.
- Manage office administration tasks and budget planning.
- Provide inputs to other professionals with tender administration.
- Liaise and interact with service providers, client and management.
- Contribute to the human resources and related activities.
- Maintain the record management system and the architectural library and utilise resources allocated effectively.
- Conduct research and development.
- Keep up abreast with new technologies and procedures.
- Research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies.
- Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management.
Enquiries
Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Cnr James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735 or by email to Post181@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. 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. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Deputy Director: Strategic Land Acquisition ref 3/1/1/1/2026/150 for the Directorate: Strategic Land Acquisition: Limpopo (Polokwane) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 10 July 2026 has reference. The position has been withdrawn. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Notes
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: Rural Infrastructure Development
SALARY : R914 517 – R1 376 199 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD
requirements)
CENTRE : North West (Mmabatho)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a
minimum of 4 years and 6 months certified experience. BTech (Built
Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years’ certified managerial experience.
Honors Degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for the
Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as
Professional Construction Project manager on appointment. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Programme and project management. Project
principles and methodologies. Engineering design and analysis. Knowledge research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance and technical report writing. Creating high performance culture. Professional judgement and networking. Job related
skills: Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical thinking and creativity.
Self-management. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy.
Planning and organising. Conflict management. Problem solving and analysis.
People management.
DUTIES : Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects. Guide the project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project
management methodology. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Identify resources
needed and assign individual responsibilities. Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Apply methodology effectively and enforce
projects standards to minimise risk on projects. Provide project accounting and financial management services. Report project progress to Chief Construction
Project Manager. Manage project budget and resources. Manage office administration tasks and budget planning. Provide inputs to other professionals
with tender administration. Liaise and interact with service providers, client and management. Contribute to the human resources and related activities.
Maintain the record management system and the architectural library and utilise resources allocated effectively. Conduct research and development.
Keep up abreast with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies. Liaise with
relevant bodies/councils on project management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Cnr James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735
or by email to Post181@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.