POSITION AVAILABLE - PROJECT MANAGER – LANDSCAPING AND EARTHWORKS (GEORGE BRANCH)

Contours Landscapes (PTY) Ltd is an established and accomplished landscape construction firm with its head office located in Muizenberg, Cape Town. We’re expanding into the Garden Route and seeking an experienced, self-driven Project Manager to lead our new George office.
Visit www.capecontours.co.za for more information

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time leadership role suited to a hands-on professional with strong project and team management skills, a background in construction or landscaping, and a strategic, detail-oriented mindset.

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

• A recognised Project Manager qualification aligned with Civil Construction, Building, Property development or Agricultural industries

WORK BASED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5–7 years experience in project or operational management in a construction-related environment
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Budgeting and commercial contract management knowledge (JBCC, GCC, NEC)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• RSA citizen
• Valid Code B driver’s license (no endorsements)
• Willing to be based in George
• Police Clearance Certificate (issued within the last 3 months) required; when shortlisted
• Credit history check may be conducted

CHARACTER SKILLS AND BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCY

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Confident communicator, with excellent planning and organisational abilities
• Proactive, solutions-driven and methodical
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high standard
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Hands-on, reliable, and practical

IF YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, THEN PLEASE SUBMIT:

• Your CV
• Relevant qualifications
• Salary expectations (latest pay-slip will be requested if shortlisted)
• Contactable references
  By applying for this position, you permit Contours Landscapes (Pty) Ltd the right to conduct credit history and police clearance checks
  Please email your CV to hr@contoursgroup.co.za and use the reference: Project Manager - George in the subject heading.
  Your application will not be considered if you do not meet the requirements for this position. Candidates who do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of submitting their application, may consider their application unsuccessful.
  Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Project management: 5 years (Required)

Application Deadline: 2025/07/0

• Project Management: Manage landscape construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are met
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow the regional installation team to achieve operational excellence
• Technical Oversight: Interpret BOQs, technical drawings, and specifications; provide input during pre-construction planning
• Client Representation: Represent the company in meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and consultants
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular site inspections, uphold quality standards, and address technical or on-site challenges
• Cost Control: Oversee project budgeting, cost control, and contract administration to ensure financial targets are achieved
• Profitability: Drive branch profitability through efficient operations and identification of upselling opportunities
• Safety & Security: Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and manage incident reporting procedures
• Industrial Relations: Conduct staff performance reviews, manage disciplinary processes, and facilitate ongoing training
• Recruitment: Participate in interview, selection, hiring, evaluation, training and up-skilling of staff
• Relationships: Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders
• Reporting: Provide accurate project updates, financial reports, and operational feedback to Head Office