Project Manager / Project Leader (Construction / Building)

Southey Contracting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Cape Town is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the implementation and monitoring of projects. Responsibilities include managing projects, ensuring compliance with cashflow, and drafting documentation. Candidates must have a degree in Project Management and at least 8 years of experience in the field. Strong skills in problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional registration as Project Manager required.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in Project Management.
• Experience in JBCC and NEC contracts administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple projects effectively.
• Ensure adherence to cashflow and programme.
• Draft and review project documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of CIDB, PROCSA, Fee Scales

Problem Solving

Building Relationships

Communicating Information

Strong Processing skills

Being meticulous

Following Procedures

Focused on output

Pursuing Goals

Education

Degree in Project Management

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for the managing, delivering, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the WCGDoI programme. Responsible for overseeing other Project Managers on private projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing the projects allocated, including but not limited to the following :
• Ensuring adherence with cashflow and programme.
• Drafting and reviewing of cashflow and programme.
• Meeting the deadlines, drive programme and cashflow.
• Managing the Education projects.
• Keeping the server up to date at all times.
• Ensuring that all documentation is filed correctly.
• Managing procurement.
• Managing consultants and contractors’ appointments and performance.
• Complying with all processes and protocols.
• Management of Contracts, including JBCC and NEC.
• Checking invoices and their correctness.
• Review of appointments, additional fees, and any other related matters.
• Making sure Auditor General audits are successfully completed.

Deliverables

• Needs to be accurate, precise, and correct.
• Completed according to timelines.

General

Any additional administration tasks that may be required from time to time.

Key decisions this position makes

• Escalate problems on projects timeously.
• Ensuring the integrity of data collected, collated, and submitted.
• Operational Decisions related to work responsibilities.
• Ensuring adherence with programme and budget.

Responsibilities delegated to this position

Manage, develop, and sustain effective working relations with internal stakeholders.

Key areas of competence required

• Knowledge of CIDB, PROCSA, Fee Scales, consultant’s appointments.
• Problem Solving by analysing and process information, asking probing questions.
• Building Relationships by interacting with people and building rapport.
• Communicating Information by being articulate.
• Showing resilience and remaining composed when dealing with pressure.
• Strong Processing skills by being target focused and meeting deadlines.
• Being meticulous, conscientious, and thorough.
• Following Procedures, Protocols, and Instructions .
• Behaving ethically and justly.
• Focused on output.
• Pursuing Goals by striving to achieve outstanding results, being ambitious, persists through difficulties to achieve results.

Qualifications required

Degree in Project Management and professional registration as Project Manager.

Experience required

• Experience in Project Management.
• Experience in contracts (JBCC and NEC) administration and financial administration.
• Experience in Project / Programme Management is a bonus.
• Minimum experience : 8 years