Our client, a State Agency and the economic implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development, is hiring for the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). The agency is committed to driving sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth across the province. The EPMO serves as a centralized, strategic infrastructure delivery unit with a clear mandate to enable partnership-driven project delivery mechanisms, ensure the effective appraisal and management of strategic projects, minimize project risks and implementation delays, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and support the development of sector-relevant skills that align with the needs of the provincial economy.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in the Built Environment (preferably Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field).
• Professional registration with a recognised Built Environment Council (e.g., SACAP, ECSA, SACPCMP).
• Certified Project Management Professional (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SACPMP).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in infrastructure project management, ideally within the public or development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic project development, including financial modeling, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation.
• Strong understanding of PFMA, infrastructure procurement frameworks, and engineering contract administration.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and interface with high-level stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation, reporting, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of spatial development planning, SEZ implementation, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) will be an advantage.

KPIs

• Leading the end-to-end implementation of key economic infrastructure projects aligned with the province’s strategic priorities.
• Mobilizing and managing project funding, including the identification of alternative financing sources and monitoring project-related expenditures.
• Ensuring compliance with the EPMO’s Programme Governance Framework, PFMA, and relevant legislation.
• Facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration—including with public entities, municipalities, and private investors—to optimize project success and accelerate delivery.
• Driving risk mitigation strategies to ensure timely, cost-effective, and sustainable outcomes.
• Providing strategic input into the integration of infrastructure delivery with investment attraction, skills development, and industrial development programmes.
• Overseeing project controls, reporting, and internal audit requirements to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Managing multiple high-impact projects from design through to completion and handover, ensuring delivery to scope, quality, time, and budget standards.
• Ensuring alignment with the provincial roads, energy, logistics, and industrial masterplans, where applicable.