SENIOR MANAGER: INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT

Centre : HEAD OFFICE – EAST LONDON
Level : D – UPPER
Purpose
Reporting to the Executive Director: Biodiversity and Conservation, the Senior Manager Infrastructure Project Management Unit will manage and coordinate the maintenance and development of Reserves’ infrastructure and select projects outside of protected areas by means of professional and technical expertise. This is to comply with the statutory requirements and to implement all special projects, in particular the Expanded Public Works and Infrastructure Development Programmes, through the implementation of various programmes to enhance biodiversity (with particular emphasis on the control of all invasive plant species) and improving the Reserves’ infrastructure.
Requirements
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Minimum B-degree in Civil Engineering; B-degree in Built Environment Engineering or B-degree in Construction Management.
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Furthermore, 5 (five) to 10 (ten) years’ related experience and/or training with a further minimum experience of three years in a management position is a prerequisite.
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A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Built Environment Engineering or Construction Management would be advantageous.
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An advanced qualification in Project Management, specifically within the infrastructure development and management field would be advantageous.
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Code EB driving license is compulsory.
Key Performance Areas
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Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Projects: Develop, implement and maintain all infrastructure development and maintenance projects.
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Expanded Public Work Projects: Develop, implement and maintain all Expanded Public Work Projects (EPWP).
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Compliance: Undertake quality assurance and ensure that all the projects meet building standards and are implemented according to designs and plans.
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Management of Stakeholders and Service Providers: Engage with service providers/stakeholders to develop detailed plans and designs.
Vacancy – Senior Manager: Infrastructure Project Management Unit
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People Management: Ensure that the Unit’s activities are aligned to the strategic plan of the ECPTA.
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Financial Management: Budget control for all the infrastructure and EPWP projects.
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Administration: Ensure that administrative and reporting requirements as per funders are timeous.
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NB: In line with the Employment Equity Policy of the Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to vetting and a competency assessment where applicable.
Closing Date: 27 June 2025
Please forward your application to:recruitment@ecpta.co.za
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Please submit a comprehensive CV.
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Applications received after the closing date and/or those submitted to an address not listed above will not be considered.
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If you do not receive a response within 60 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
The ECPTA reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.