Job Description
Position Overview
Our clients foundation is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and coordinate multiple property development, refurbishment, and renovation projects across their retirement villages located in Cape Town, Pretoria, and Harare.
This role requires a highly organised and experienced individual capable of managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring that renovations, refurbishments, and development initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
The Project Manager will lead the full project lifecycle, including:
- Project planning
- Preparation of scope of works
- Contractor procurement and tender processes
- RFQs and quotations
- Contractor management
- Project delivery and sign-off
The position requires regular travel between village locations and close coordination with:
- Executive team
- Maintenance Managers and Site Supervisors
- Village management committees
- Contractors and suppliers
Experience within life-right retirement village environments will be considered a strong advantage due to the specialized operational and regulatory considerations involved.
Key Responsibilities
- Multi-Site Project Management
- To manage and oversee renovation and development projects across the villages:
- Plan and manage multiple renovation and development projects across the villages
- Travel regularly between Cape Town, Pretoria, and Harare to oversee project execution
- Develop project timelines and schedules
- Monitor project progress and address delays or operational challenges
- Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets
- Coordinate with Maintenance Managers and Site Supervisors to ensure work is executed correctly
- Conduct regular project site inspections
- Provide progress reports to the Executive team
- Scope of Works and Project Planning
- To ensure projects are clearly defined and structured before work begins:
- Prepare detailed scope of works for renovation and development projects
- Develop project plans and schedules
- Define project deliverables and milestones
- Coordinate technical requirements with contractors and consultants
- Ensure project specifications align with operational standards
- Identify project risks and mitigation strategies
- Tendering, RFQs and Contractor Procurement
- To manage the procurement process for contractors and suppliers:
- Prepare and issue RFQs (Requests for Quotations)
- Prepare tender documentation for larger projects
- Obtain and evaluate contractor quotes
- Compare contractor proposals and recommend appointments
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms where required
- Ensure procurement follows governance and financial policies
- Maintain a database of approved contractors and suppliers
- Contractor and Project Delivery Management
- To ensure contractors perform work according to agreed standards:
- Appoint and manage contractors for project delivery
- Monitor contractor performance and project progress
- Conduct site inspections to verify work quality
- Ensure contractors meet agreed project deadlines
- Address project issues and resolve contractor disputes where necessary
- Ensure contractors comply with safety and operational requirements within the villages
- Budget Management and Cost Control
- To manage project budgets and ensure cost efficiency:
- Prepare project cost estimates
- Monitor project spending against approved budgets
- Identify opportunities for cost savings
- Review contractor invoices before submission for payment
- Ensure financial documentation supports payment approvals
- Coordinate with the administrator and finance team regarding project payments
- Health and Safety Compliance
- To ensure project sites comply with safety and regulatory requirements:
- Ensure contractors follow safety procedures on project sites
- Conduct safety inspections during project implementation
- Ensure work areas remain safe for residents and staff
- Ensure contractors comply with local building and safety regulations
- Report safety incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented
- Stakeholder Communication
- To maintain effective communication with stakeholders involved in projects:
- Provide project updates to leadership
- Coordinate with village management committees
- Communicate project progress and timelines to relevant stakeholders
- Address concerns raised by residents regarding project work
- Ensure project activities cause minimal disruption to village operations
Qualifications and Experience
- Required:
- Proven experience in property development, construction management, or renovation project management
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of tendering, RFQs, procurement processes, and contractor management
- Strong budgeting and cost control skills
- Ability to travel regularly between Cape Town, Pretoria, and Harare
- Strong organisational and leadership skills
- Preferred:
- Experience working within retirement villages or life-right developments
- Knowledge of life-right housing schemes
Reporting Structure
- Reports to:
- The Foundations COO and CEO
- Works closely with:
- Maintenance Manager – Property Development
- Foreman/Site Supervisors
- Administrator
- Finance Department and CFO
- Contractors and Consultants
- Village Management Committees
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About Other Medical Jobs in Western Cape
The Western Cape, with its vibrant economy and diverse industries, presents a promising career landscape for medical professionals. Generally, the demand for healthcare workers is high across various sectors, from private hospitals to government facilities. Typically, these roles involve working closely with patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
When it comes to salary expectations, it’s common for medical positions in the Western Cape to fall within broad ranges of R500 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, depending on factors such as level of experience, company size, and industry sector. Often, senior roles or those in more specialized fields can command higher salaries. However, it’s essential to note that these are general estimates and actual salaries may vary.
Common skills required for medical positions in the Western Cape include a strong foundation in medicine, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and proficiency in electronic health records systems. Typically, healthcare professionals with experience in emergency medicine, critical care, or pediatrics may be in high demand. Additionally, many employers value candidates with experience in patient management, medical research, and quality improvement initiatives.
The Western Cape is home to various industries that commonly employ medical professionals, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and public healthcare system. Often, these roles involve working closely with patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Career development opportunities in this field are generally good, with many employers investing in training and professional development programs.
Typically, career progression paths for medical professionals in the Western Cape may include moving into senior leadership positions, pursuing specialized certifications or qualifications, or taking on roles in research and development. Generally, there are many opportunities for advancement and growth within this field, particularly for those who demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
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