INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER ( 24 MONTHS CONTRACT)

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Posted on 03/30/2026

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The KwaZulu-Natal Museum is one of the largest and leading heritage institutions in the country. It is dedicated to serving the people of South Africa by collecting, interpreting, and exhibiting material evidence of the cultural and natural world, in order to increase knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the nation's rich heritage. In order to properly drive its strategic objectives, the KwaZulu-Natal Museum invites applicants for the following positions:

INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGER

(24-MONTH PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACT, RENEWABLE FOR A FURTHER YEAR BASED ON PERFORMANCE)

The KwaZulu-Natal Museum is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver a large-scale project and provide other facilities management duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project management, stakeholder coordination, risk control, and ensuring delivery within scope, time, budget, and quality standards. This is a senior-level position requiring strong technical understanding, financial management capability, and demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

• Lead the full project lifecycle-from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan (PMP), scope documents, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor performance against KPIs, milestones, cost forecasts, and contractual obligations.
• Manage a budget of R500 million with strong cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee procurement processes, tender evaluations, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, all other applicable regulations, and internal governance.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with South African laws, industry standards, and environmental requirements.
• Implement quality assurance and control frameworks to meet technical specifications.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Chair project steering committee meetings and provide senior-level reporting.
• Manage relationships with government bodies, community stakeholders, investors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure effective communication and change management across all project phases.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports for executives and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and lead audits, evaluations, and close-out processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Professional certification: PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMA, or equivalent (mandatory).
• 10+ years' project management experience, with at least 5 years managing large-scale projects valued above R200 million up to completion.
• Demonstrated experience with government, infrastructure, construction, or similar high-value capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of South African legislative frameworks, procurement systems, and industry standards.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project / Primavera / equivalent tools.
• Experience managing large heritage construction projects will serve as an added advantage.

• Honours or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in mega-projects (R500m+ to multi-billion).
• Experience working in complex political, social, or regulated environments.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and contract administration skills.
• Strategic thinking and high-level decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• High integrity, professional ethics, and problem-solving ability.