Director: Framework Contracts & Infrastructure Procurement

Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Director of Municipal Infrastructure Support in Centurion. The role requires significant experience in the Built Environment, managerial capabilities, and strong competencies in strategic capacity and leadership. Responsibilities include developing strategies for supporting municipalities with infrastructure procurement, monitoring project expenditures, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery. A competitive salary package of R1,266,714 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level.
• Minimum of 3 years in the public sector.
• In-depth knowledge of Contract Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic approach in supporting municipalities.
• Support institutionalisation of Local Government Framework.
• Monitor and evaluate infrastructure project expenditures.
• Track progress on interventions and compile reports.
• Collaborate with Provincial Programme Manager.

Skills

Strategic Capacity and Leadership

People Management and Empowerment

Stakeholder Management

Programme and Project Management

Financial Management

Change Management

Problem Solving and Analysis

Client Orientation and Customer Focus

Communication skills

Contract Management

Knowledge Management

Service Delivery Innovation

Education

BTech or Degree in Built Environment or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Built Environment

Job description

Job Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline: February 02, 2026

• SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), an all-inclusive remuneration package.
• The all-inclusive remunerative package consists of basic salary (70% of package), the State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary and a flexible portion that may be structure according to the personal needs within a framework.
• CENTRE : MISA Head Office - Centurion

Requirements

• An appropriate BTech or Degree in Built Environment or equivalent relevant qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level, of which a minimum of three (3) is in the public sector.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in the Built Environment will be an added advantage.
• Core Competencies: Strategic Capacity and Leadership. People Management and Empowerment.
• Stakeholder Management. Programme and Project Management. Financial Management. Change Management.
• Process Competencies: Knowledge Management. Service Delivery Innovation.
• Problem Solving and Analysis. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Communication skills.
• Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge and understanding of: Contract Management.
• Technical and Professional, legal and operational compliance. Built Environment and Professional judgement.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management and infrastructure procurement.
• Government systems and structures, knowledge of the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) will be an added advantage.
• Cooperative governance systems and legislation. Local government transformation. Knowledge of local government socio-economic infrastructure.

Duties

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties. Responsible for the development of the strategic approach in supporting municipalities in the value chain of infrastructure procurement.
• Support the institutionalisation of Local Government Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management and Local Government Infrastructure Delivery Management System.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation of the impact of the work of the Chief Directorate: - Track the expenditure of the municipalities on infrastructure projects
• Monitors the progress on interventions by the unit; Conduct an assessment on the institutionalisation of the LG IDMS and MFMA Circular 106; Compile and consolidate the report of the Chief Directorate.
• Progress tracking and reporting to the Chief Director; Development of reporting templates; Collaborate with MISA Provincial Programme Manager on planned support and follow-up on meeting schedules and lead the development of the SOPs within the unit.