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FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Free State Provincial Government is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representativity (race, gender and disability) in the Province through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote representativity will receive preference.
APPLICATIONS : Head: Public Works and Infrastructure, P.O Box 7551, Bloemfontein 9300 or Applications that are hand delivered must be brought to the Foyer of OR Tambo House where they must be placed in the appropriately marked box at: Security Ground Floor, OR Tambo House, St. Andrews Street, Bloemfontein. No Applications Will Be Accepted By Staff In Offices In The Building.
CLOSING DATE : 13 March 2020
NOTE : Directions to applicants: Applications must be submitted on form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, driver's license, identity document and a C.V. (Separate application for every vacancy). Applicants are requested to complete the Z83 form properly and in full. Qualification certificates must not be copies of certified copies. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are posted or hand delivered timeously. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), and must please attach proof of the level of their qualifications after evaluation on all applications. No e-mailed or faxed applications will be considered. Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful.
OTHER POSTS
CHIEF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER GRADE A (PROFESSIONAL) REF NO: PWI 20/05
Project Management Unit (PMU)
SALARY : Grade A: R1 042 872 per annum (An all-inclusive package) (OSD). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government’s Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rule for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, housing allowance and medical aid assistance.
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate degree in the built environment with six years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager. Valid driver’s licence with exception of persons with disabilities. Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager. Competencies: Programme and project management, Project management skills, principles and methodologies, Project and professional judgment, Computer-aided engineering and project applications, Project design and analysis knowledge, Project operational communication, Process knowledge and skills, Maintenance skills and knowledge, Mobile equipment operating skills, Legal and operational compliance, Research and development, Creating high performance culture, Technical consulting. Strategic capability and leadership, Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Team leadership, Creativity, Financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness Communication, Computer skills, People management, Planning and organizing, Conflict management, Negotiation skills, Change management.
DUTIES : Oversee the implementation of projects. Project Design and analysis effectiveness. Maintain project operational effectiveness. Planning and execution of in-house planned projects and manage the planning and execution of projects where consultants are appointed. Evaluate construction activities to ensure that consultant designs are executed and performed to acceptable standards and investigate cause on non-compliance. Approve fee accounts of consultants and payments of final accounts of consultants and payments of final accounts to contractors of engineering services. Check tender documents for inviting tenders recommended contractors or professional engineers on the roster of consultants and perform other admin work. Oversee that legal and environmental requirements are adhered to and provide advice guidance to personnel, consultants and contractors regarding the implementation of all relevant acts, working procedures and construction methods. Attend meetings with client departments of projects in a planning stage and site meetings during the execution of projects. Train and oversee candidate construction project managers to ensure their registration as professional.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. F Tokwe Tel No: (051) 492 3718
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER GRADE A REF NO: PWI 20/04 (X2 POSTS)
Project Management Unit (PMU)
SALARY : R718 059 per annum (An all-inclusive package) (OSD). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government’s Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rule for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, housing allowance and medical aid assistance.
CENTRE : Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate degree in the built environment with three years’ relevant project management experience. Valid driver’s licence with exception of persons with disabilities. Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager. Core and Process Competences: Decision making. Team leadership. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer literacy. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Problem solving and analysis. People management. Change management. Innovation. Programme and project management. Project principles and methodologies. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating high performance culture 3 Technical consulting. Professional judgement.
DUTIES : Guide the 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. Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards to minimise risk on projects. Report project progress to Chief Construction Project Manager. Manage project budget and resources. Provide inputs to other professionals with tender administration. Liaise and interact with service providers, clients and management. Contribute to the human resources and related activities. Maintain the project management record system. Utilise resources allocated effectively. Keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research literature on new developments on project management methodologies. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management. Give direction to team in realising the Chief Directorate’s strategic objective. Develop action plans to execute strategic initiatives. Ensure proper implementation of the budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure. Monitor and report on the utilisation of equipment. Coordinate memorandum of understanding, service level agreements and expenditure review. Ensure that the division is adequately staffed. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees. Ensure capacity and development of staff. Manage discipline. Train and oversee Candidate Construction Project Managers.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. F Tokwe Tel No: (051) 492 3718