TRAFFIC Gauteng

Professional Project Manager / Construction Project Manager

Hedz Recruitment

Job Description

LOCATION: Krugersdorp

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

R650K to R1 Mil annual (negotiable)

An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a highly skilled and professionally registered Project Manager to plan, lead, and deliver infrastructure and built environment projects.

This role requires a strong consulting professional with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure compliance with government frameworks, and deliver projects within time, cost, and quality parameters.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

  • Bachelor's degree in a Built Environment discipline (Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or similar)
  • Professional Registration with SACPCMP as PrPM or PrCPM
  • Certificate in Development & Planning for Labour Intensive Construction Projects (NQF 7)
Experience
  • 5-10 years' project management experience within an engineering consulting and/or construction environment (post-registration)
  • Proven experience managing full project lifecycle delivery
  • Strong exposure to Local Government, public sector, or parastatal projects (preferred)
  • Experience in planning, risk management, budgeting, and cost control
Advantageous
  • Degree in Project Management or PMP certification
  • Competency in MS Projects or similar planning software
  • Occupational Health & Safety certification
  • Additional certifications in MS Office, MS Excel, and project management tools
  • Strong knowledge of Local & National Government processes and project implementation frameworks
  • Experience with infrastructure funding applications (MIG, RBIG, NDPG, etc.)
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation ability
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety compliance
  • Understanding of environmental compliance processes
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with internal stakeholders and EPMO
  • Develop detailed project plans, programmes, and cost estimates
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
  • Monitor project progress and report on milestones, costs, risks, and deliverables
  • Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle
  • Manage stakeholder communication, including clients and government entities
  • Ensure effective budget management, forecasting, and cost control
  • Conduct post-project evaluations and drive continuous improvement
  • Ensure compliance with Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and regulatory standards

About This Role

Career insights for Construction Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
$104,900/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Coordination Management of Personnel Resources Active Listening Monitoring Speaking
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
24 Apr 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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