Senior Project Co-ordinator

Salary: R496 452 – R644 436 per annum (T13)

Additional Service Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance (subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque, and Group Life Insurance.

Perks: Cell Phone allowance (subject to prescribed requirements).

This position is based at the George Local Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa. The role involves overseeing housing projects, ensuring compliance with strategies and legislation, and managing administrative and financial aspects to deliver effective public services.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 certificate.
A one-year project management certificate, or a B-Tech, or a Post Graduate Diploma in project management.
5 to 8 years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience.
Computer literacy in MS Office.
A valid Driver’s License.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

Core Professional Competencies: Strong written and oral communication, influencing others, organizational awareness, problem-solving, planning and organizing, effective use of technology, and attention to detail.
Functional Competencies: Expertise in project management and data processing and analysis.
Public Service Orientation Competencies: Building interpersonal relationships, clear communication, service delivery orientation, client orientation, and customer focus.
Personal Competencies: Action-oriented approach, resilience, readiness for change, cognitive ability, and a learning orientation.
Management/Leadership Competencies: Ability to impact and influence, team orientation, direction setting, coaching, and mentoring.

Key Performance Areas:

In this role, you will be responsible for the following duties to ensure the smooth operation and success of housing programs:

Aligning George Municipality’s housing programs with the Human Settlements Strategy, Integrated Development Plan (IDP), and relevant legislation.
Maintaining proper record-keeping for all projects.
Handling all administrative processes related to projects and ensuring full compliance with requirements.
Applying and complying with administrative, departmental, and municipal procedures and guidelines in all transactions and activities.
Meeting financial objectives in line with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
Adhering to an effective contract management system for all projects implemented in the section.
Implementing internal control processes and addressing any discrepancies or exceptions identified by internal audits within the Directorate.
Improving compliance with health and safety standards in the section.
Carrying out Emerging Risk Management according to the municipality’s ERM policy, strategy, and implementation plan. This includes promoting a culture of change, adopting risk management in daily activities, and educating stakeholders on the importance of managing risks when dealing with public funds.
Complying with administrative procedures for reporting requirements related to the section’s functions.
Identifying and addressing human resources needs to support objectives, while ensuring compliance with standards for productivity and performance.
Providing information, handling queries, complaints, advice, or opinions on relevant matters. This involves communicating through various mediums and offering clear, accurate explanations.

Special Conditions Attached to the Post:

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Strong conflict resolution skills.
Good leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to co-ordinate projects effectively.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
Knowledge of municipal by-laws and national, provincial, and local government housing policies.
Good public relations skills.
People-oriented personality with a focus on serving others.
Availability to work outside normal working hours when required.

Enquiries: Contact S. Mbekushe at 044 802 2003.

Probation Period: 6 months.

Instructions to Applicants:

Applications must be submitted electronically through the E-recruitment site on the George Municipality website: www.george.gov.za, under the Job Portal. You must register and apply online before the closing date of 12 November 2025 at 16:30.

Please Note the Following When Applying on the Portal:

Follow the Assisting Guidelines available on the website under Job Portal before completing your online application.
Check and verify your application status or progression by referring to the “Inbox” tab on the Portal.
Ensure all information on your profile is correct and that all necessary documents are attached before submitting your application.

Applicants must complete all mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please submit the following documents under the correct field titles:

A comprehensive CV that details your full employment history, including the title of each position held, time periods, and duties.
Certified copies (not older than 6 months) of all relevant qualifications and your Identity document, certified by a Commissioner of Oath.
Your Driver’s License and registration with a professional body, if applicable.

Only online applications will be accepted. The turnaround time for assistance with any portal-related challenges is two (2) working days. We urge applicants to register and apply well in advance.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following may lead to disqualification:

Applicants who attempt to gain favour with any members of the selection panel or any other employee or councillor will be disqualified.
Applicants who intentionally misrepresent information for their own benefit will also be disqualified.
According to the Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations (Gazette no. 45181), a person dismissed from a Municipality for reasons stated in Annexure E of the Regulations may not be employed in any Municipality until the period set out in the Annexure has expired (refer to Local Government Municipal Staff Regulations: Annexure E).
Late applications will not be accepted.
Candidates who do not adhere to the instructions for preliminary evaluations, practical assessments, and interviews will be disqualified.

Additional Notes:

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a screening and vetting process, including background checks such as reference and other relevant checks. By applying, you agree to these checks.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

If you do not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from designated/under-represented groups.

The appointment is subject to signing an employment contract and, where applicable, a performance agreement, as well as disclosure of benefits and interests.

Closing Date: 12 November 2025 at 16:30

We wish you all the best with your application.

Senior Project Co-Ordinator Vacancy at George Municipality