CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:  SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER: ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (SM: EPMO) X3 FOR GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (GGDA)

 (5 YEARS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, GRADE D5, SALARY IS R1 298 461.00 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM)

 The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development. The GGDA has the mandate to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region through:

  • Enabling economic development that is focused on creating sustainable jobs by facilitating delivery of key national and provincial programmes of action.
  • Strategically positioning the province into a globally competitive city region.
  • Facilitating partnerships and creating linkages across the province to maximize service delivery outcomes.
  • Supporting the development of Key Sectors of the economy in line with the economic development and industrial strategies of the province by conducting:
    • Business enablement
    • Establishment of capital projects
    • Land development
    • Trade and investment promotion

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA), as the economic implementation arm of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, drives sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth across the province. As part of this mission, the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) of the GGSA serves as a centralized, strategic infrastructure delivery unit, mandated to:

  • Enable partnership-driven project delivery mechanisms.
  • Ensure the prudent appraisal and management of strategic projects.
  • Minimize project risks and implementation delays.
  • Coordinate effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Facilitate the provision of sector-relevant skills aligned to the demands of the provincial economy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful incumbent, reporting to the Senior Program Manager (EPMO), will contribute to this provincial infrastructure vision by:

  • 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Honours Degree/Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8 or above) 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, and Excellent presentation, reporting, and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of spatial development planning, SEZ implementation, and public-private partnerships (PPPs) will be an advantage.

Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation.

Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women, and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.

Applications should be addressed to https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment

Enquiries should be addressed to recruitment@ggda.co.za

The closing date for applications is 23 November 2025, extended to 28 November 2025.

“The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as pe POPIA”

 

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