The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) is once again opening its doors to skilled professionals with a call for 10 Project Manager vacancies. This exciting opportunity is tailor-made for ambitious individuals passionate about infrastructure development, road engineering, and delivering projects that shape the future of South Africa’s transport network.
Why SANRAL?
SANRAL plays a pivotal role in managing and upgrading the country’s national road network. Beyond simply building roads, the agency is deeply committed to economic growth, job creation, and social transformation. Working here means becoming part of a team that blends technical expertise with community upliftment, ensuring that infrastructure projects benefit not just commuters but entire regions.
Job Overview: Project Manager (X10 Posts)
Location:
- Limpopo – Polokwane X2
- Mpumalanga – Mbombela X2
- Free State – Bloemfontein X2
- Northern Cape – Kimberly X2
- North-West – Mahikeng X2
Contract Type:
Permanent, full-time positions
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management
- Manages both Consultant and Construction Contracts over the full spectrum of SANRAL projects.
- Visits sites on a regular basis to monitor progress against the project plan.
- Monitors performance of projects through regular meetings with consultants and contractors.
- Ensure that appointed service provider conducts regular site audits.
- Monitors financial performance to ensure the project remains within budget.
- Prepare monthly forecast of expenditure for each project.
- Verify fee accounts and payment certificates prior to approval for payment.
- Review scope of work and potential impact on the budget and request additional funds if necessary.
- Identify possible hazardous locations of pedestrians and vehicles on network.
- Monitor transformation targets in terms of targets on construction projects.
- Identify and manage community development projects.
- Maintain good corporative governance in terms of risks and audits requirements on projects.
- Consider innovation in project life cycle.
- Ensure early identification of problems and mitigation thereof.
- Ensure effective project and contract management.
- Ensure completion of projects on time, within budget and conformance with quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with all technical, financial and quality requirements of the contract.
- Ensure compliance to terms and conditions of the contract.
- Understand the Claims process and ensure that Notices, Claims and Engineer’s Determinations are reported to the Chair of the Claims Committee.
- Understand the Dispute process and the functions of the Dispute Adjudication Board.
- Ensure effective cash flow management.
- Identify changes in project scope timeously.
- Mitigate and report on incidents as and when required.
Minimum Requirements
- BEng. or BSc. or BTech Eng. Degree in Civil Engineering.
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience post qualification in any of the following fields: planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance, project, and contract management of major roadworks.
- Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
How to Apply
If you meet the minimum requirements and are ready to deliver world-class customer service, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic team. Applications must be submitted with the following:
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Contactable references
APPLY FOR THE SANRAL PROJECT MANAGER VACANCIES HERE
What SANRAL Offers
SANRAL offers more than just a job — it offers a career. Appointed Project Managers can expect:
- Competitive remuneration packages aligned with industry standards.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
- A chance to work on nation-building projects that leave a lasting impact.
- A collaborative, diverse, and supportive workplace culture.
Our Conclusion
With 10 posts available, this is a golden opportunity for skilled professionals ready to contribute to South Africa’s road infrastructure development. If you’re a driven project leader with a passion for making a difference, SANRAL wants you on their team.
CLOSING DATE: 02 SEPTEMBER 2025
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