PROJECT MANAGER: TVET Capital Infrastructure and Efficiency Grant

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Coastal KZN Technical Vocation Education and Training College is an
Equal opportunity employer inviting applications from suitable
experienced applicants for the contract post.

PROJECT MANAGER: TVET Capital Infrastructure and Efficiency Grant
REF NO: CAO 09/2025
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT: Two (2) Year’s Contract
SALARY: R468 459 per annum (SL9) plus 37% in lieu of benefits
CENTRE: Coastal KZN TVET College (Central Admin Office)

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. An appropriate bachelor’s
degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6/7) in Civil Engineering specialising in construction and
Project Management qualifications. A post graduate qualification will be an added
advantage. At least 3 year’s experience in managing construction projects. A driver’s
licence is a pre-requisite. The position requires an individual with a conceptual
understanding of the rules and standards governing the project administration and
management and to ensure that the requirements for each project are spelt out by the job
packaging/statutory requirements. Further requirements are risk management experience
in project management. Good communication, written and spoken skills. Proficiency in
analysing and solving problems related to projects. Outstanding human relations skills
evident in the ability to work with the team and excellence in gathering help needed in
developing a working project management plan. Strong ability to give attention to details as
well as tested organizational skills. Strong knowledge and expertise in using modern
information and communication technologies to projects. Adherence to project
specifications, as well as to the regulatory body guidelines for the project (NIAMMS etc.)
Knowledge of procurement processes.

DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible to supervise different tasks in completing
construction or repairs and maintenance projects. Responsible for the flow of information
from college level project supervisor (the organizational point where the service/project is
requested) to the team regarding the project in the Department of Higher Education &
Training (Department/College). Make the arrangement for projects documentation on the
recommendation and specification of the Department and ensure that specifications are
met. Meet the project owner, ensure that appropriate specifications are set, or meet a
higher standard. Update information on the project management tools. Make arrangement for the project completion based on specifications of the project owner. Put a proficient
team together to achieve the purpose of the work in a changing circumstance and fixed
circumstances, and in a responsive circumstance using leadership and management
expertise. Plan, commence, execute, supervise and roundup assigned projects.

Enquiries: HR Unit Tel No: (031) 905 7000

APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to:
Email address: recruitment@coastalkzn.edu.za or
Hand deliver to 50051 Mfundi Mngadi Drive, KwaMakhutha
(Mon-Thursday 07:30 – 16:00 & Friday 07:30 – 13:00)

NOTE : DIRECTION TO CANDIDATES

Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service
department and must be fully completed, dated and signed. Clear indication of the post and
reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83 form as well as recent,
comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Applicants are required to submit certified copies of qualifications
and other relevant documents.

Late (received after closing date and time) and incomplete applications will not be considered. The
employer is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be
informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the College. It is the College’s intention to promote
equity (race, gender and disability) in the College through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate
whose appointment will promote representatively in line with the numerical targets as contained in
our Employment Equity Plan. The Employer reserves the right not to make an appointment. Where
applicable, candidates may be subjected to a skills test. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a qualifications and citizen verification; criminal
record and financial/asset record checks. Applicants who have not been invited for an interview
within 60 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful

CLOSING DATE : 03 October 2025

We wish you all the best with your applications