Project Manager

George Local Municipality
George, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time
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Job Description

  • 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

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGeorge, Western Cape
Experience8+ years
Posted7 November 2026
Closing Date20 November 2026
George Local Municipality
George, Western Cape

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