Project Manager
Website ESWATINI HOUSING BOARD
ESWATINI HOUSING BOARD JOB PROFILE
Promoting home ownership by providing quality social housing products and services to the Swazi nation
1. IDENTIFICATION
| Department: | Property Development |
| Job Title: | Project Manager |
| Reports To: | Head of Property Development |
2. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To manage the planning and execution of EHB housing developments and related facilities and amenities in line with the property development strategy.
3. SUMMARY OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy Implementation
- Develop detailed implementation plans for strategic initiatives, outlining key milestones, timelines, and resources required.
- Identify potential risks or roadblocks to strategy implementation and propose mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of strategic plans.
Planning & Budgeting
- Contribute to the departmental planning of activities to be undertaken in each financial year.
- Prepare and manage budgets for capital projects and prepare periodic reports.
Project Management
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Identify the elements of a project that are likely to give rise to disputes and claims.
- Provide monthly status reports and address concerns.
Risk Management
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project outcomes.
- Monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle and adjust plans as necessary.
Construction Management
- Prepare construction work break down structures.
- Prepare construction schedules.
- Manage site documents, chair site meetings, and issue site instructions as required.
- Submit periodic claims to Accounts Officer Debtors based on project milestones, for payments.
- Supervise construction activities to ensure progress is aligned to pre-determined schedules, and that activities comply with project specifications and quality.
Contract Management
- Prepare Payment certificates for contractors for the approval of the Head of Property Development.
- Enforce compliance to contractual obligations.
- Manage communication between EHB and the customer, contractors and/or consultants.
Team Coordination
- Assemble and lead project teams, ensuring clear communication and collaboration among team members.
- Conduct regular meetings to track progress and address any issues that arise.
Stakeholder Communication
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and addressing concerns.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders and project teams to ensure alignment on goals and expectations.
Project Closure
- Conduct project evaluations to assess outcomes and identify lessons learned for future projects.
- Ensure all project documentation is completed and archived appropriately.
Performance Management
- Manage the performance of direct reports.
SHEQ Management
- Implement SHEQ management strategies for the unit.
Perform any other duties as may be reasonably assigned.
4. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB
| Qualifications: | • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline. |
| • Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) an added advantage. | |
| Work Experience: | • Minimum six (6) years of progressive project management experience on commercial, retail, residential and land development projects. |
| • Three (3) years experience in a supervisory role. |
5. KEY COMPETENCIES
| Behavioural Competencies | Technical Competencies |
|---|---|
| Honesty, confidentiality and Integrity | Proficient in use of MS Office |
| Business writing skills | Typing and minute taking skills |
| Interpersonal skills | Attention to detail |
| Organising skills | Project management |
| Co-ordination skills | Understanding of masonry/building techniques |
| Attention to detail | Good communication skills |
| Good communication skills (verbal and written) | Attention to detail |
| Flexibility | Quality management |
📧 Please send your application, detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates with three references by 5 June 2026 to: recruitment@ehb.co.sz
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@ehb.co.sz.
