PROJECT MANAGER: TECHNICAL (EVALUATE 9 / 2 – YEAR CONTRACT)

Casidra SOC Ltd.; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 528,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in strategic management services seeks a Project Manager for a two-year contract to oversee project planning and implementation. The ideal candidate will possess a National Diploma in a building environment and have substantial experience in civil construction and project management. Responsibilities include drafting technical specifications, managing procurement, and ensuring quality control on projects. This role offers a competitive salary package, with potential for contract extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years practical work experience in a civil construction environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in project management, budgeting, procurement, and report writing.
• In-depth understanding of technical drawings, construction, and detailing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and draw mechanical, electrical, and structural construction plans.
• Continuous quality control of projects and administration.
• Identify, assess, report, and manage risks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Accurate calculations

Education

NQF 6 National Diploma in a Building environment

Project Management qualification

SABI design certificate

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER: TECHNICAL (EVALUATE 9 / 2 – YEAR CONTRACT)

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Casidra currently seeks to recruit a Project Manager to assist the existing team to plan, design, facilitate and implement projects for beneficiaries through government and private sector funding, by applying technical knowledge and skills through effective project management.

The successful candidate will report to the Programme Manager: Environment Sustainability.

Key Performance Areas Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Plan, design and draw mechanical, electrical and structural construction plans
• Planning and implementation of irrigation layouts
• Quantity survey and costing
• Continuous quality control of projects
• Draft payment certificates
• Administration and record-keeping
• Identify, assess, report and manage risks
• Enforce the Occupational Health and Safety on all projects
• Procurement
• Cash flow management
• Compilation of reports (Quarterly and completion reports)
  
  

Job Requirements

• NQF 6 National Diploma in a Building environment (Quantity surveying, Architecture, etc.)
• Project Management qualification would be advantageous
• SABI design certificate would be advantageous
• At least 5 years practical work experience in a civil construction environment
• At least 2 years of experience in project management, budgeting, procurement and report writing
• In-dept understanding of technical drawings, construction and detailing
• Ability to draft technical specifications
• Familiarity with CAD systems’
• SACAP registration would be advantageous
  
  

Skills

Interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, effective verbal and written communications skills, computer skills, attention to detail, accurate calculations. Team relationship, networking and relationship building.

Attitude

Self-motivated and goal-orientated; Adaptability and resilience; Leadership and initiative; Creative problem-solving with a customer-centric approach

Remuneration

R 528 792.00 to R 539 526.00 (TCOE) per annum – The total cost of the remuneration package will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience

Contract Duration

Two (2) year fixed – term contract, with the potential of extension subject to performance and organizational requirements

Suitably qualified applicants must submit a CV, certified copies of the relevant qualification and a certified copy of their ID to the Human Capital Departmentvia e-mail: [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 14 April 2025 @12h00. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Casidra is a public entity committed to achieving employment equity and disability targets.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Strategic Management Services

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