SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Deputy Director-General: Transport Infrastructures for a permanent role based in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape.
POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 with B. Degree (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Civil or Built Engineering
- Honor’s Degree (NQF Level 8 as recognized by SAQA) in Civil Engineering or Built Environment
- Extensive experience in the relevant field (infrastructure delivery and management)
- 8-10 years’ experience at senior management level
- SMS pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Government (NSG)
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of programme-based engineering, operational planning research and development, public service regulations and data analysis
- Ability to negotiate with high-level executives in public and private sector, to secure government investments and opportunities
- Programme and project management skills
- Service orientated, sound organizing, planning and leadership skills
- Knowledge of basic HR management practices
- Ability to develop, interpret and implement policies, strategies, and legislation
- Excellent communication, analytical, innovative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations and other government policies/Acts pertinent to infrastructure
- Ability and willingness to work under pressure and long hours
- Specific knowledge of the transport sector, public sector governance and administration
- Strategic Capability and Leadership
- People Management and Empowerment
- Problem Analysis and Solving
- Financial Management, Programmes and Project Management, Stakeholder Management
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:- Manage the implementation of the branch’s programmes (Transport Infrastructure and Expanded Public Works Programme)
- Oversee the management of the provincial implementation of infrastructure programme through regional centres, according to best management practices
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation requirements
- Oversee operations through a well-developed data-management system and ensure regular reporting against approved plans
- Ensure strategic leadership and overall management for the branch
- Manage the development and provision of data management, monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure performance
- Manage and co-ordinate the development and deployment of Provincial interventions in order to achieve development goals of the province
- Co-ordinate EPWP, reporting, and provide monitoring and evaluation and information management systems support to the programmes funded by the Branch
- Manage and implement an effective monitoring protocol for the Branch
- Manage the evaluation function for Branch activities
- Prepare and circulate framework documents to programme managers
- Ensure focused value and resourcing as well as monitoring and evaluation
- Co-ordinate research, planning, quality assurance, and establishment and review of norms and standards for the programmes funded by the branch
- Manage and control prioritised roads projects towards eradicating infrastructure investment backlog
- Co-ordinate the Branch administration services
- Oversee roads construction and provision of engineering services
- Ensure the construction and maintenance of roads and related structures (including development of policies, norms and standards)
- Oversee the procurement of transport infrastructure goods and services
- Oversee provision of professional and technical support services
- Ensure the design and implementation of programs and projects to empower vulnerable groups.
- Oversee the development and empowerment of impoverished communities using transportation related projects
- Coordinate the initiation of programmes for contractor empowerment
- Manage the allocated resources of the Branch in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives
- Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness
- Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager
- Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities
Salary: R1 663 581 – R1 871 454 per annum
Please email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to with “Deputy Director-General: Transport Infrastructures” in the subject line
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful
