Deputy Director : Infrastructure Delivery

Department Of Environment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,060,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department is seeking a Deputy Director for Infrastructure Delivery in Johannesburg. The role involves overseeing infrastructure projects, preparing budgets, and compliance with regulations. Candidates must have at least five years of relevant experience and a degree in Built Environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate required.
• Five years of relevant experience, with three years at Assistant Director level.
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Identify infrastructure objectives and prepare budgets and procurement processes.
• Manage maintenance contracts and monitor project implementations.
• Ensure compliance with Public Finance Management Act.

Skills

Project Management

Public Sector Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Built Environment (NQF level 7)

Postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8)

Job description

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY

• Reference Number : refs/022751
• Directorate : INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R1 059 105,00 per annum (all-inclusive package which can be structured according to an individual needs). (Salary Level 12)

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7)/Postgraduate (NQF level 8) in Built Environment and construction as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) Years’ experience of which three (3) years must be at an Assistant Director level. Project Management will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license.Competencies: Relevant experience in Public Sector Management and/or related Management experience in the delivery and oversight of infrastructure programmes. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and other relevant Legislations. Computer literacy, communication skills (both written and verbal). Problem solving, initiative and interpersonal skills.

Duties :

• Identify Infrastructure strategic objectives. Determine greatest needs of Department addressed as the highest priorities in terms of infrastructure delivery – including both Capital and Maintenance Projects. Prepare, review the Estimate of Capital Expenditure (ECE) and finalise with inputs from the environment professional team. Prepare Medium Term, Annual and Adjustment Budget. Prepare, review the IPMP, finalise and approve Infrastructure Programme Management Plans (IPMP) with inputs from built environment professionals. Sign off on inputs provided to the preparation of the Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plan (IPIP) by Implementing Agents with inputs from the built environment professionals. Review and recommend signing of Agency and Service Delivery Agreements with inputs from the built environment professionals. Conduct condition assessments with inputs from the built environment professionals. Prepare maintenance plans and budgets based on assessments. Manage procurement of maintenance through SCM. Implement day to day maintenance projects and programmes. Manage maintenance contracts in collaboration with SCM. Prepare maintenance plans and budgets with Municipalities. Monitor implementation of maintenance by Municipalities. Sign-off Project Execution Plans based on recommendations of the built environment professionals. Sign-off scope and/or cost variations based on recommendations of the built environment professionals. Sign-off on Design documentation, site evaluation reports, hand over reports and close out reports based on recommendations of the built environment professionals. Sign-off on specifications [document review] based on recommendations of the built environment professionals. Undertake regular project site meetings and visits. Implement commissioning plans effectively and efficiently. Finalise and approve all infrastructure monitoring reports [performance and financial reports] with inputs from the built environment professionals. Update Project/Programme Management systems with inputs from the built environment professionals. Manage Post Project with inputs from the built environment professionals and prepare reports. Prepare and review the End of Year Evaluation (EOY) report. Make inputs to Post Project Occupancy evaluations and preparation of report. Manage feedback learning generated in terms of the application of approved norms and standards. Manage social facilitation with inputs from the built environment professionals. Monitor EPWP targets and report on targets. Use of funds in terms of contracts issued effectively, efficiently and in compliance with Public Finance Management Act. Review and make recommendations on Task and Work Orders with inputs from the built environment professionals. Authorise invoices certified by Implementing Agents with inputs from the built environment professionals. Update financial documentation and records. Prepare financial reports including management information. Update the Infrastructure Reporting Model in terms of Stages 4 – 7. Align Sub Directorate core business and strategic objectives to that of the Department. Participate on programmes or projects where support is required by other departments. Provide clarity to staff to understand their roles and responsibilities. Participate in departmental Bid Committees or where your expertise is required by other departments. Maintain discipline. Manage performance and development of employees. Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions. Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan. Plan and allocate work. Develop and implement processes to promote control of work. Implement quality control of work delivered by employees.

Notes :

• Notes: To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled, and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. 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 Environment

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 30-06-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Built Environment as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have a Five (5) Years’ experience of which three (3) years must be at an Assistant Director level?

Do you have a relevant experience in Public Sector Management and/or related Management experience in the delivery and oversight of infrastructure programmes?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Please Notes :

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