• Reference Number : refs/056914
• Directorate : Other Provincial Departments Infrastructure Delivery
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 317 384. 00 per annum (All-inclusive Package). 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: 076 521 4118

Requirements :

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Built Environment (Engineering/Construction Project Management/Architecture/ Quantity Surveying/ Town and Regional Planning) as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle / senior managerial level in the built environment. A valid driver’s license. A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (Nyukela). Registered with the relevant Council as a Professional. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of PFMA/DORA/Treasury Regulations. All different contract options for infrastructure projects. Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies. Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003. Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations. Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations of 2001.Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Labour Relations Act of 1995/Resolutions of Public Sector Bargaining Councils. Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 Project Management People Management, Financial Management and Conflict Management. SKILLS: Strategic capability and leadership, Problem-solving, analysis, Creativity, Financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness Communication, Computer skills, People management, Planning and organizing, Conflict management Negotiation skills, change management. ATTRIBUTES: Responsive. Credible. Flexible. Quality oriented. Creative. Responsive. Decision making. Team leadership.

Duties :

• Manage the professional inputs being provided to the Other Provincial Departments in terms of the preparation of the construction procurement strategy and the Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plan [IPIP], new technology, revised norms, standards, innovations, renewable energy, final project list and budgetary implications. Manage the agreed procurement strategy to optimise economies of scale, reduce costs, reduce inefficiencies and promote seamless service delivery. Manage the enforcement of standardised designs where applicable. Direct and prepare the IPIP for sign of by Other Provincial Departments Direct and prepare the procurement plan for Other Provincial Departments supported by the Departmental Supply Chain Management. Manage the development and agreement of the Service Delivery Agreements. Manage the implementation of services in line with the signed Service Delivery Agreements. Manage the updating of IPIP including cash flow projections aligned to allocated budgets. Manage the validation of building plans in terms of National and Municipal Building Regulations. Manage the nomination and appointment of suitable professionals from Other Provincial Departments and the Directorate in collaboration with the Departmental Supply Chain Management Unit [SCM]. Manage the attendance and professional inputs being made at the different SCM Committees. Manage the preparation of relevant procurement documentation throughout the different phases in the project management cycle. Manage the final appointment of Professional Service Providers and Contractors on successful conclusion of procurement processes [SCM] supported by the Other Provincial Departments and SCM. Manage the issuing of work and batch orders, where applicable. Manage sign-off by Other Provincial Departments in terms of the IPIP and different Project Execution Plans [PEPs]. Manage the implementation of contacts in line with budgets, timeframes and quality standards. Manage regular site visits. Manage all cost and scope variations. Manage the signing-off on invoices. Manage regular interaction with Other Provincial Departments to proactively identify problems and jointly agree on solutions. Manage the provision of inputs and credible data to the financial and non-financial performance reports being submitted by Other Provincial Departments. Provide progress reports at all the relevant Governance Infrastructure Structures. Manage the validation of final accounts in close collaboration with Departmental Supply Chain Management [SCM]. Manage the release of construction guarantees in close collaboration with SCM. Manage the collection of all documentation including as-built plans and submission to the centralized document warehouse. Manage the final cost analysis of each project. Manage inputs for updating of cost and space norms based on learning generated during post project evaluation. Manage the preparation of performance reports for submission to Construction Industry Development Board. Manage the close out of all projects and prepare close out reports. Approve and submit contract documentation as prepared by the relevant Infrastructure Professionals before submission to the Departmental Supply Chain Management. Monitor that awards and/or contract cancellations are captured on the required databases including on the CIDB register of projects. Guide performance reports on contracts being prepared by the relevant Infrastructure Professionals. Assess and recommend motivations for waiving of penalties and low performance damages and submit to the Departmental Supply Chain Management. Assess and recommend an increase in time or prices in terms of a contract provided it does not exceed the total of prices at award by more than the amounts stated in the Treasury Regulations Assess and recommend termination and/or cancellation of contracts based on input from Infrastructure Professionals and Legal Services. Analyse recommendations made by the relevant Infrastructure Professionals and decide on the implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies to manage potential contractual implications in a pro-active manner. Obtain the inputs of the Deputy Director Contract Management Specialist and the Legal Services on all aspects of contract management. Undertake ad hoc independent site visits to verify correctness of information submitted in reports and status on sites. Report all non-performance issues to Risk Management. Make inputs to Departmental Supply Chain Management on the management of insurances for large and long-term programmes. Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the unit with the priorities of DID. Manage the preparation of the annual operation plan. Manage the implementation of risk and mitigation plans. Develop infrastructure delivery strategies and plans. Manage preparation and presentation of management reports for infrastructure delivery projects and progress. Manage written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc. 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. Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates. Manage funds in the unit in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Limit under spending or overspending by the unit in terms of the departmental budget allocations.

Notes :

• Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s). Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. 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 4118/076 942 4090. All shortlisted candidates will undertake practical assessment test, SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

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.