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DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM
 
DRDLR is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in DRDLR through the filling of posts. We reserve the right not to fill a position. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 07 June 2019 at 16:00 
 
 
NOTE: DRDLR requests applicants to apply manually by submitting applications on form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service department that should be accompanied by comprehensive CVs (previous experience must be expansively detailed) and certified (certification must not be older than 12 months) copies of qualifications, service certificates (in case of an OSD post), identification document and permanent residency/work permit. Reasonable accommodation shall apply for People with Disabilities (including where a driver’s licence is a requirement in a non-Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) post). Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. It would be appreciated if you can only attach course certificates applicable to the post requirements. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in your application not being considered. If you apply for more than one post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Correspondents will be entered into with short-listed candidates within three months after the closing date of the post. 
If by then you have not been contacted for an interview you were not successful in your application. All applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and/or competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by DRDLR. The Department reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening and the appointment is subject to a positive security clearance outcome. Applicants must declare any/pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/ after the interview took place, note that the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. 
 
 

OTHER POSTS
 
 
CANDIDATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER REF NO: 3/2/1/2019/208 
Directorate: Rural Infrastructure Development 
SALARY: R618 732 per annum (Salary in accordance with the OSD for Engineers) (Fixed term contract) 
CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Honours Degree in the Built Environment field of study. BTech Qualification (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 1 year experience. National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 18 months experience. National Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. A qualification in Civil Engineering will be an added advantage. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Candidate Construction Project Manager. Job related knowledge: Project Management principles and methodologies, Legal compliance, Computer-aided engineering applications, Solutions orientated. Job related skills: Decision making, Analytical, Computer Literacy, planning and organising, Problem solving and analysis, Project Management, Research and development, Technical report writing, Computer-aided engineering, Networking, Solution-orientated, Creativity, Communication, Self-management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Interpersonal Relations, Team work. A valid driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES: Manage and coordinate all aspects of projects under the supervision of a Construction Project Manager. Develop project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements subject to the approval of the Construction Project Manager. Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. Monitor day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Implement methods and enforce project standards to minimise risk on projects. Conduct integrated project planning with relevant local and district stakeholders. Project accounting and financial management. Report project progress to Project Manager. Manage project budget and resources in consultation with Project Manager. Provide inputs to Construction Project Manager with tender administration. Liaise and interact with service providers, client and management under the guidance of the Construction Project Manager. Contribute to the human resources and related activities. Maintain the Record Management System and the architectural library. Conduct research and development. Keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms SM Tshabalala Tel No: (012) 337 3656 
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post Private Bag X09, Hatfield, 0028 or hand it delivered to: Sancardia Building, 6th floor, Cnr Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, 0007. 
 
NOTE: Coloured and Indian males and African, Coloured, Indian and White females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 




CANDIDATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER REF NO: 3/2/1/2019/209 
Directorate: Rural Infrastructure Development 
SALARY: R618 732 per annum (Salary in accordance with the OSD for Engineers) (Fixed term contract) 
CENTRE: KwaZulu-Natal (Vryheid District) 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Honours Degree in the Built Environment field of study. BTech Qualification (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 1 year experience. National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 18 months experience. National Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. A qualification in Civil Engineering will be an added advantage. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Candidate Construction Project Manager. Job related knowledge: Project Management principles and methodologies, Legal compliance, Computer-aided engineering applications, Solutions orientated. Job related skills: Decision making, Analytical, Computer Literacy, planning and organising, Problem solving and analysis, Project Management, Research and development, Technical report writing, Computer-aided engineering, Networking, Solution-orientated, Creativity, Communication, Self-management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Interpersonal Relations, Team work. A valid driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES: Manage and coordinate all aspects of projects under the supervision of a Construction Project Manager. Develop project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements subject to the approval of the Construction Project Manager. Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. Monitor day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Implement methods and enforce project standards to minimise risk on projects. Conduct integrated project planning with relevant local and district stakeholders. Project accounting and financial management. Report project progress to Project Manager. Manage project budget and resources in consultation with Project Manager. Provide inputs to Construction Project Manager with tender administration. Liaise and interact with service providers, client and management under the guidance of the Construction Project Manager. Contribute to the human resources and related activities. Maintain the Record Management System and the architectural library. Conduct research and development. Keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms T Sikhosana Tel No: (033) 264 9500 
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post Private Bag X9132, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand it delivered to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. 
 
NOTE: Coloured, Indian and White males and African, Coloured, Indian and White females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.