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Key Responsibilities
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with client requirements and statutory frameworks
- Prepare project execution plans, risk registers, and quality management strategies
- Assist with feasibility studies, project budgeting, and programme development
- Identify and appoint professional service providers and contractors in line with procurement regulations (PFMA, MFMA, SCM requirements)
Project Initiation and Planning
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with client requirements and statutory frameworksPrepare project execution plans, risk registers, and quality management strategiesAssist with feasibility studies, project budgeting, and programme developmentIdentify and appoint professional service providers and contractors in line with procurement regulations (PFMA, MFMA, SCM requirements)Contract and Legal Administration
Administer standard forms of contract including NEC, GCC, FIDIC, and JBCCEnsure compliance with contract terms and manage variations, extensions of time, and claimsAdvise clients on contract strategy, risk allocation, and dispute resolution proceduresMaintain sound contract documentation and communication throughout the project cycleFinancial and Cost Management
Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reportsMonitor cash flow and expenditure, ensuring alignment with both project and organisational financial goalsValidate cost estimates, valuations, and final accountsTrack profitability and contribute to business performance reporting at the branch levelProject Execution and Delivery
Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver outputs within scope, schedule, and budgetOversee design coordination, approvals, and technical documentationManage construction monitoring and quality assurance processesEnsure adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards on all project activitiesStakeholder and Client Management
Serve as the key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and authoritiesFacilitate meetings, progress reviews, and reporting at all project stagesBuild and maintain strong, professional relationships that support repeat business and client satisfactionApply empathy and diplomacy in managing expectations and resolving challengesBusiness Development and Growth
Support the Cape Town branch in identifying and pursuing new project opportunitiesContribute to proposals, bids, and presentations for public and private sector clientsStrengthen the company's presence in the private development market through relationship-building and industry engagementChampion innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice in project deliveryProfessional and Team Development
Uphold the ethical and professional standards of SACPCMP and related professional bodiesMentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing within the Development Services teamParticipate in internal capacity-building and technical excellence initiativesAbout You
Degree or equivalent qualification in Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related built environment fieldRegistered or eligible for registration with SACPCMP (Pr. CPM preferred) or PMI (PMP or PMP-CP)5 to 8 years' relevant experience in the consulting or construction environmentSolid knowledge of contract law, project controls, and financial managementExcellent communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skillsDetail‑oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with strong professional integrityCreative thinker who enjoys finding practical solutions in complex settingsSeniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Location : Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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