CORPORATE SERVICES ● INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (IS&T)

PROJECT MANAGER: TENDERS

FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT POSITION

TCOE SALARY COMMENCING FROM R1,071,429 TO R1,504,720 PER ANNUM ● REF NO: CS 02/26 ● CAPE TOWN CIVIC CENTRE

Requirements:  

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification or B degree
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ relevant industry experience in Project Management, specifically in tenders/bids and contracts management
• Knowledge of relevant City policies, processes and procedures would be advantageous
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office
• A valid driver’s licence.

Key performance areas: 

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all deliverables associated with technology-related tenders, contracts, and processes to ensure timely completion, budget compliance, and delivery to specification
• Contribute to Demand Plan Management (DPM) milestones and ensure project alignment with priorities and timelines for Infrastructure Services
• Track project risks, monitor progress, advise corrective actions, and ensure adherence to project governance, financial controls, and reporting requirements
• Oversee documentation, version control, stage-gate processes, and quality assurance for all technical and project-related outputs
• Conduct ongoing research on emerging ICT technologies, standards, methods, and industry trends relevant to the Infrastructure Services Branch
• Compile, maintain, and analyse the technical requirements portfolio, using systems analysis to understand functional outcomes and business impact
• Develop conceptual designs, standard specifications, catalogues, classifications, and supporting documentation
• Build and maintain networks with subject experts, regulatory bodies (SABS, ISO, IEEE, ICASA, etc.), suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between tender specifications, supplier submissions, regulatory standards, and organisational requirements
• Serve as the central point of contact for all tender-related enquiries within the Infrastructure Services Branch
• Support the end-to-end procurement value chain by applying best practices and ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance throughout the process.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

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Closing date: 13 February 2026

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.