BCMDA is an established municipal entity, wholly owned by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. The objective of the Development Agency is to facilitate the acceleration of economic growth through Tourism, facilitating catalytic programmes for social and economic development and attracting investors for property management and commercialisation within mandate areas of Buffalo City.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced applicants to fill the following position:
PROJECT MANAGER: INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
TASK GRADE 14
Salary range: R523 364 – R661089 per annum (All inclusive)
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Requirements:
Degree / National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Construction Project Management. Post-graduate qualifications and project management experience would be an added advantage. Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and/or Associations are compulsory. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in the implementation of physical infrastructure development projects is compulsory. Experience in working with government, international donor agencies and funders, national institutions, development agencies, NGO’s and other relevant stakeholders in complex environments. Project Management or Construction Project Management, Financial Management, Contract Administration, and Computer Literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and MS Projects) is a key requirement. Excellent report writing skills is needed. A Driver’s license is a prerequisite whilst own vehicle is preferred.
Key Performance Areas:
Reporting to the Executive Manager: Development Facilitation of the BCMDA and working closely with an implementation team, the PMID will manage and coordinate the implementation of the physical infrastructure development projects in all BCMDA mandate areas. The incumbent will monitor and oversee the progress of project implementation in all aspects i.e. consultants, contractors, operations and processes, work planning, procurement, recruitment, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, as well as coordination with funders, partners and relevant stakeholders. Write funding proposal and review high impact documents. Conduct site inspections to monitor the quality of the work. Community consultation process with all the relevant stakeholders to identify and clarify the project to be rolled out. Verify contractor’s invoices for actual quantities vs. amounts claimed. Circulate approved site briefing minutes to all site briefing attendees, accompanied by the attendance register. Partake in the Bid Specifications Committee. Verify all site related information and services through liaison with BCM Directorates.
The post is based in East London and any enquiries regarding the content of above post can be directed to Ms Fezeka Momoza on 043 – 1010 160
PLEASE NOTE:
Candidates who are suitably qualified as per the minimum requirements for the posts set out in the advertisement are to submit a copy of their curriculum vitae together with a covering letter, along with the relevant required documentation for a specific post. (i.e. certified copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, Identity Document and drivers’ licenses, where applicable). Non-submission of the required supporting documentation may disqualify a candidate. Candidates are advised that the obligation rests upon them to demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements specified for the post. Any candidate who does not meet the minimum requirements will be automatically disqualified.
Fraudulent qualifications and information submitted, will disqualify any candidates with immediate effect. Candidates are cautioned that documentation and information provided is checked with relevant authorities and fraudulent submissions may also lead to criminal charges being laid against persons involved in submission thereof.
Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency reserves the right not to fill any or all of the positions advertised.
Applications can be hand delivered or posted to BCMDA Corporate Services Division, Lower Chester Road IDZ, Sunnyridge, East London, 5200. Alternatively, emailed to
CLOSING DATE: 21 April 2017
Should candidates not be contacted within thirty (30) days of the closing date, they may regard their applications as having been unsuccessful.
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X JIKELA
EXECUTIVE MANAGER CORPORATE SERVICES
INSERTION DATES:
daily dispatch: 10 April 2017