PROJECT MANAGER

1. IDENTIFICATION

Department: Property Development
Job Title: Project Manager
Reports To: Head of Property Development

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2. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To manage the planning and execution of EHB housing developments and related facilities and amenities in line with the property development strategy.

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3. SUMMARY OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy Implementation

• Develop detailed implementation plans for strategic initiatives, outlining key milestones, timelines, and resources required.
• Identify potential risks or roadblocks to strategy implementation and propose mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of strategic plans.

Planning & Budgeting

• Contribute to the departmental planning of activities to be undertaken in each financial year.
• Prepare and manage budgets for capital projects and prepare periodic reports.

Project Management

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Identify the elements of a project that are likely to give rise to disputes and claims.
• Provide monthly status reports and address concerns.

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project outcomes.
• Monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle and adjust plans as necessary.

Construction Management

• Prepare construction work break down structures.
• Prepare construction schedules.
• Manage site documents, chair site meetings, and issue site instructions as required.
• Submit periodic claims to Accounts Officer Debtors based on project milestones, for payments.
• Supervise construction activities to ensure progress is aligned to pre-determined schedules, and that activities comply with project specifications and quality.

Contract Management

• Prepare Payment certificates for contractors for the approval of the Head of Property Development.
• Enforce compliance to contractual obligations.
• Manage communication between EHB and the customer, contractors and/or consultants.

Team Coordination

• Assemble and lead project teams, ensuring clear communication and collaboration among team members.
• Conduct regular meetings to track progress and address any issues that arise.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and project teams to ensure alignment on goals and expectations.

Project Closure

• Conduct project evaluations to assess outcomes and identify lessons learned for future projects.
• Ensure all project documentation is completed and archived appropriately.

Performance Management

• Manage the performance of direct reports.

SHEQ Management

• Implement SHEQ management strategies for the unit.

Perform any other duties as may be reasonably assigned.

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4. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) an added advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum six (6) years of progressive project management experience on commercial, retail, residential and land development projects.
• Three (3) years experience in a supervisory role.

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5. KEY COMPETENCIES

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APPLICATION DETAILS

Please send your application, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates with three references by 5 June 2026 to email: recruitment@ehb.co.sz

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.