Director : Capital Projects Appraisal

Government Technical Advisory Centre; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental advisory body seeks a Director for Capital Projects Appraisal in Gauteng, Pretoria. The role involves leading investment feasibility assessments, managing a team of analysts, and conducting research to optimize capital project roll-out. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in management and project analysis. The position offers the opportunity to influence national infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ relevant management and capital project/economic analysis experience.
• Superior research, analysis, and report writing skills.
• Experience in performance and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead appraisal analysis and advise on feasibility of investments.
• Develop appraisal tools and methodologies in collaboration with National Treasury.
• Initiate research on factors impacting investment in capital projects.
• Oversee team of analysts undertaking capital project analysis.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding appraisal progress.

Skills

Research and analysis skills

Project management

Report writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma / BTech degree (NQF 7)

Postgraduate degree (NQF level 8)

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Qualification / s Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma / BTech degree (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA in Development Finance; Economics; Project Finance, or related fields. Postgraduate degree (NQF level 8) qualification in economics or development finance or related field would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 7 years’ relevant management and / or relevant capital project and economic analysis.
• Must have sound understanding of analysis of capital projects and implications of investing. Must have superior research, analysis and report writing skills, with the ability to interpret economic policy outcomes as well as experience with performance and / or project management. 5 years of experience at a middle / senior managerial level.

Key Performance Areas

Duties :

• Appraisal analysis and advise : Lead the production of infrastructure appraisal review reports advising on the feasibility, viability and sustainability of investments. Develop quantitative models to assess the expected impacts of specific infrastructure projects on the fiscus, welfare, economy and the environment. Advise on project configuration, costing, funding and financing, procurement and implementation readiness. Conduct post investment monitoring, evaluation and analysis. Develop a database of various microeconomic and macroeconomic indicators to assist in the estimation and / or benchmarking of costs, benefits, and other impacts of capital projects, proposed and ex post.
• Appraisal tools and methodologies : Develop appraisal tools and methodologies for assessment of infrastructure project impacts. Collaborate with the National Treasury to develop appraisal guidelines in line with best practice. Contribute to the design and participate in the rollout of capacity building initiatives and knowledge sharing platforms.
• Analysis and research : Initiate research and analysis of factors that will impact on investment in capital projects. Analysis on how to prioritise the most desirable projects and optimise the roll-out of national infrastructure to help maximise the economic benefits to society. Input into policy discussions and advice on future policy developments and their impact on infrastructure. Provide progress reports on developments related to national infrastructure delivery and its impact on debottlenecking the economy. Conduct research on specific technologies that affect how infrastructure is developed. Conduct research on sector developments, trends and topical issues related to infrastructure.
• Project Management : Oversee team of analysts undertaking capital project analysis; provide guidance on technical work and ensure analysis is delivered on time and according to accepted appraisal methodologies. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and government departments, on projects with regard to appraisal progress, queries and findings. Manage project plan, project resources and project analysis outcomes / objectives. Represent the unit on project steering committees and provide inputs on transfer of appraisal and projects.
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Job title : Director : Capital Projects Appraisal

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 06, 2025