Assistant Project Manager

Nefcorp; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in South Africa seeks an Assistant Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing both Quantity Surveyor and Project Management duties, ensuring effective monitoring of project progress and budgets. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience in relevant fields, along with qualifications such as a degree in Built Environment and registration with ASAQS. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as per Employment Equity Act.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in Quantity Surveying and Project Management environment.
• Ability to manage diverse development projects.
• Registered member of ASAQS and SACQSP.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage construction projects' progress and budgets.
• Assist in project coordination of budgets, resources, and contract management.
• Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports.

Skills

Project management

Quantity surveying

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree/diploma in Built Environment

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job category: Construction Project Management
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes

Introduction

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for both Quantity Surveyor and Project Management duties whose role will be active monitoring and managing of the construction projects progress and budgets. This is a 12-month fixed‑term contract. The Assistant Project Manager assumes responsibility for the following aspects of the infrastructure development:

• Assist managing project coordination of budgets, resources, and contract management.
• Assist with managing external consultant teams in planning and construction phases of projects.
• Assist with managing and reconciling the budget(s) that he/she is responsible for and producing monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Ensuring that the budget is spent within the financial year and anticipating any problems that may arise.
• Assist with initiating, designing, implementing and commissioning projects.
• Assist with the engagement of stakeholders and liaising with other municipal entities and departments as necessary.

Qualification Requirements

• A degree/diploma in Built Environment or a relevant field.
• The BSc (Quantity Surveyor) with postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• Registered member of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS).
• Registered as a candidate of South African Council of Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).
• Registered as a candidate of South African Council of Project and Construction Management Profession (SACPCMP).

Experience / Skills Required

A minimum of 10 years' experience in Quantity Surveying and Project Management environment.

• Experience in the management of diverse development projects.
• Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes.
• Ability to work independently.
• Team player.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to interact at all levels.
• Committed to the high standards of performance and quality work.
• Ability to start and finish work at hand.
• A professional in behaviour (Going beyond the call of duty).
• The ability to apply project management planning techniques to conduct effective planning of work outputs and distribution of resources equitably.
• Accuracy.
• Analytical.
• Initiative.
• Commitment.

The NEF is committed to the Employment Equity Act, and as such, the NEF will give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the EE Act and persons with disabilities.