Head of Department Building Jobs in Western Cape

Power Construction (Pty) Ltd is looking for an experienced and strategic leader to head up its Building Division, based in Cape Town with a national remit across South Africa. This senior role carries responsibility for the division’s strategy, commercial performance and delivery across multiple building contracts.

About the company and the work

Power Construction describes itself as a leading group of companies in the construction and building industry, committed to equitable employment in the workplace. The Head of Department: Building leads the Building Division, overseeing multiple contracts through Contracts Managers and Site Agents so that projects are delivered profitably, safely, on programme and to the required quality standards, while meeting compliance and client expectations. The role also plays a key part in project selection, tender strategy, business development, client engagement, transformation and SMME development.

Role details and duties

The main responsibilities listed in the original advert are:

• Providing strategic leadership and direction for the Building Division, translating business objectives into divisional plans.
• Driving proactive work procurement, evaluating market opportunities and leading high-stakes tender strategies.
• Leading executive-level client and professional team relationships, resolving escalated disputes and acting as the division’s senior representative.
• Providing operational oversight across multiple contracts by holding Contracts Managers accountable for delivery.
• Owning divisional financial and commercial governance, including budgets, forecasts, margin protection and accurate reporting.
• Overseeing claims and dispute strategy at divisional level, safeguarding commercial and reputational interests.
• Ensuring legal, risk and compliance leadership across the division, including ethical and transparent practice.
• Championing health, safety and environmental performance and accountability across all projects.
• Leading procurement and supply chain strategy, including subcontractor frameworks, supplier relationships and performance management.
• Guiding capital investment and resource planning decisions aligned to divisional growth and return on investment.
• Driving digital transformation and innovation, such as building information modelling, dashboards and quality assurance applications.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing leadership team and a culture of accountability and performance.
• Embedding ethical leadership and a strong divisional culture, and addressing ethical breaches decisively.
• Driving SMME development and transformation integration across divisional and project delivery.
• Representing the division with stakeholders, communities and industry bodies, and protecting and strengthening its reputation.
• Leading crisis management readiness and business continuity planning at divisional level.

The position is permanent, based in Cape Town with a national scope, with a market-related salary. The advert reference is 209333, and applications close on 26 November 2026.

Requirements

The original advert states the following requirements:

• A recognised degree qualification in Building or Construction Management.
• An additional degree-level qualification in Business Management is advantageous.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience managing commercial and residential building portfolios.
• Proven capability managing the financial, operational, procurement and strategic outcomes of a construction business is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of building construction principles and contract frameworks, including JBCC and FIDIC.
• Financial and commercial management capability, including budgeting, cash flow, margin control and management accounting.
• Strong legal compliance and governance awareness, including OHS and Construction Regulations, environmental and labour requirements.
• Strategic planning and execution, executive stakeholder management, negotiation and claims and dispute oversight.
• Professional registration with ASAQS, SACPCMP and/or ECSA is advantageous.
• Personal attributes: ethical and integrity driven; accountable, decisive and results-oriented; resilient under pressure; strong emotional intelligence and a collaborative leadership style; passionate about developing people and committed to transformation; committed to quality, sustainability and innovation; strategic and commercial acumen; and an entrepreneurial mindset.

The advert notes that preference will be given to candidates from the designated group, in line with the company’s employment equity approach.

Where to find and apply safely

The original vacancy is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links directly to that original advert. Always apply through the original listing, and be cautious of anyone who asks you for money in exchange for a job, an interview or a placement. A genuine employer will never charge you a fee to apply.

Practical tips

This is a senior executive role, so make sure your CV clearly shows your building division leadership, your portfolio of commercial and residential projects, and your record on budgets, margins and tender outcomes. Highlight any JBCC and FIDIC contract experience, your professional registration if you hold it, and examples of how you have developed leadership teams and driven transformation. Check the closing date carefully, since applications close on 26 November 2026.

How the process works

Click the Apply button on this page to open the original Careers24 advert and follow the application instructions there. The advert states that if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date, your application should be considered unsuccessful.

Important information

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