Project Officer : Repairs and Maintenance

City Of Johannesburg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Johannesburg requires a Project Officer for Repairs and Maintenance. This role involves implementing project plans, managing resources, and ensuring strategic goals are met. Applicants should have a relevant diploma in a Built Environment discipline, project management experience, and a good command of English. A professional approach and understanding of local government policies are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years relevant experience.
• Understanding of local government policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implement the project plan in line with the approved business case.
• Manage the implementation of projects to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Develop and communicate business plans and procedures.

Skills

Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook and Internet)

Good command in English

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Teamwork & Accountability

Education

Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus a Diploma (NQF level 6) in Built Environment

Project Management Certificate or Degree in Administration/Management

Job description

Job title: Project Officer: Repairs and Maintenance

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 18, 2025

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus a Diploma (NQF level 6) in a Built Environment discipline (Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building) and Project Management Certificate or Degree in Administration / Management;
• 1 – 3 years relevant experience and the understanding of local government policies and procedures will be an added advantage;
• Understanding of local Government policies and procedures will be an added advantage.

Primary Function

• Implement the project plan in line with the approved business case and manage the implementation of projects in order to ensure that goals and objectives of the projects are accomplished within specified timeframes and within budget by utilising allocated resources effectively in order to achieve agreed performance levels.

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure that appropriate business plans and procedures are developed and communicated to the relevant stakeholders and implemented so that strategic imperatives of the Facilities Management Unit are met;
• Maintain professionalism and work ethics in the execution of responsibilities.

Leading Competencies

• Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook and Internet);
• Good command in English;
• Ability to understand the broader business issues;
• Strong analytical and an eye for detail;
• Problem solving skills;
• Collaborative / Teamwork & Accountability.

Core Competencies

• CoJ policies and prescripts would be an advantage as well as Laws and Acts governing the Municipality;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Bhe) Ethics, Health Values + CoJ Values;
• Integrity and Professionalism.