Salary : R675 048 - R876 300 per annum (T15)
Additional Service Benefits : Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
Perks : If applicable Cellphone and Vehicle Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant tertiary qualification in project management
Computer literacy: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), project management software, and municipal information systems
Valid driver's license
8 years or more relevant experience with extensive managerial experience

PREFFERED REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) or Advanced Diploma in: Human Settlements / Housing Development; Urban and Regional Planning; Built Environment Studies; Construction Management / Project Management; Public Administration; Property Development; or Administration in Human Settlements Management

COMPETENCIES:

Functional / Professional Competencies: Discipline Specific Skills, Financial Management, Planning and Organising, Monitoring and Control, Organisational Awareness, Attention to Detail, Direction
Setting, Dispute Resolution, Problem Solving, Negotiation
Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service
Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus
Personal Competencies: Resilience, Learning orientation
Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Coaching and Mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Plan and develop comprehensive housing project proposals aligned with the Divisional Manager's
strategic planning and divisional priorities
Manage and oversee the implementation of housing development projects
Coordinate and manage project-level stakeholder relationships in support of the Divisional
Manager's broader stakeholder engagement framework
Manage human, financial, and material resources allocated to housing projects
Uphold compliance with municipal policies, national housing legislation, building standards, and regulatory requirements
Identify, assess, and manage project risks
Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Manage community engagement processes and public communications
Manage and monitor compliance of municipal housing policies and legislative requirements
Guide the performance, behaviour, and conduct of divisional personnel

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

Regular travel to project sites within the municipal area and occasional travel to provincial and national meetings may be required
Flexibility in working hours may be required to attend evening community meetings and weekend site inspections when necessary
Exposure to construction site environments with associated safety risks, requiring compliance with occupational health and safety protocols
Achievement of specific project delivery targets and key performance indicators as determined by municipal strategic objectives and housing sector plans

CLOSING DATE: 2026-11-09

Project Manager

Key skills