Deputy Director-General: Transport Infrastructures, King Williams Town

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

• 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