Contracts and Construction Manager

SUMMARY:
Be the Change That Builds Communities – Join Us as a Contracts and Construction Manager: Infrastructure
Are you passionate about transforming communities through impactful infrastructure and development projects? Do you have the vision and leadership to drive programmes that uplift lives and build sustainable futures? If your answer is yes, then this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change where it truly matters.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:

We are looking for a strategic, driven and community-focused professional to lead the design, funding, and implementation of infrastructure and emerging needs programmes in rural and underdeveloped communities.
This role plays a key part in the execution of our Community Development Strategy (CDS), ensuring that projects are not only delivered on time and within budget, but that they also make a measurable and lasting difference to the people they serve.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and implement the Infrastructure Framework aligned with CDS and overall organisational strategy.
• Drive operational planning and execution, ensuring community-centred project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, risk and governance standards.

• Identify infrastructure needs within beneficiary communities.
• Build and manage a pipeline of infrastructure and construction programmes.
• Develop funding models and secure necessary resources for programme implementation.
• Oversee all phases of programme lifecycle—from planning to impact evaluation.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, community members, and service providers.
• Act as the face of the Infrastructure division in steering committees and community engagements.

• Manage contractual compliance across all infrastructure programmes (GCC, JBCC).
• Ensure quality risk mitigation, auditing, and reporting frameworks are in place.

• Develop and manage budgets for the Infrastructure unit.
• Monitor expenditure and implement cost-effective project delivery strategies.

• Lead a skilled team of project and programme professionals.
• Implement performance management, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives.

• Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management.
• Professional registration with SAICE, SAPCMP, or ECSA.
• 7+ years operational experience in infrastructure and programme management.
• 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience working in community trust structures, NPOs, or community upliftment programmes is essential.
• Postgraduate studies in Engineering, Business Administration or Leadership.
• Exposure to community-based planning and development methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and PowerBI with GIS capabilities.
• Deep understanding of SANS 1200 specifications, contractual law (GCC, JBCC), and project lifecycle methodologies.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, financial acumen, and strategic planning skills.
• Valid Code EB driver’s license (Articulated Motor Vehicle License).
• Willingness to work on-site and travel to rural project areas as needed