• Reference Number : refs/023213
  • Directorate : Policy
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 896 436.00 per annum. The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
  • Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: 076 942 4090/ 076 521 4118

Requirements :

  • An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Social Sciences/ Development Studies/ Information Management. A minimum of 5 years’ experience, of which 3 years should be at ASD level. A valid driver's License.

Duties :

  • Manage the development of sustainable policies through the provision of administrative, technical and logistical support. Manage undertaking general and specific literature reviews on provincial, best national and international practices regarding policy models. Manage the provision of secretariat services to the Departmental. Policy Committee and Advisory Committee. Mange the establishment of networks and stakeholders. Manage consultative interactions with stakeholders and partners on policies. Manage the development and maintenance of policy stakeholders and partners databases. Manage implementation of workshops and work sessions in line with the Department to ensure awareness and understanding of policies, associated strategies and guidelines. Manage dissemination of consolidated policies to standing committee meetings for inputs. Manage policy queries and route them appropriately. Manage liaison with provincial spheres of government in developing related policies in order to ensure strategic alignment with National and Provincial policies. Manage interpretations of applicable laws, strategic, as well as political party determinations. Manage evaluation and review of DID policies and align them with Departmental objectives. Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department. Manage subordinates and maintain discipline. Manage training and development of subordinates according to agreed training interventions. Manage the provision of equipment required by subordinates for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions. Provide regular verbal and written feedback [aligned to quarterly performance assessments] to subordinates on performance. Mentor and coach subordinates. Determine the Human Resources needs for subordinates in consultation with Corporate Services. Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates. Provide sufficient guidance to subordinates in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles and priorities of the Department through quarterly subordinate meetings. Manage skills transfer between subordinates and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance.

Notes :

  • In In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 05-09-2025


Criteria Questions
Do you have a NQF Level 6 or 7 in Social Sciences/ Development Studies/ Information Management?
Do you have a minimum 3 – 5 years middle management/supervisory experience?
Do you have a valid drivers license?

Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.