Provincial Manager - KwaZulu Natal

• Manage overall support to ensure the effective functioning of the services in the province.
• Establish clear, written and explicit work processes and procedures and set up systems and methodologies to monitor the execution and performance of work of all staff.
• Review work processes and recommend corrective actions/improvements enhancing the performance and effectiveness of the Programme.
• Manage control of quality and quantity of work performed, guide the team and carry the overall responsibility for the task fulfilment as per the operational plan.
• Manage that the operation support plan and programme for the work includes and addresses:
• Detailed Project Plans and necessary, satisfactory project procedures are established to direct all project work to maintain timely execution and quality of work.
• Results are compiled, documented and forwarded to in required format, quantity and quality, and ensure timely and correct presentation and explanation of results.
• Risks are proactively managed.
• Progress review and coordination meetings are held regularly with key project team members, and other project stakeholders.
• Progress is diligently monitored and that bottlenecks and related issues are proactively tracked.
• Costs are properly and orderly tracked and maintained within approved project budgets.
• Project schedules are followed, and deadlines are met.

Financial Management

• Develop the budget required for programmes within the province.
• Manage expenditure against budget.
• Manage procurement in line with the relevant policies and procedures.
• Address any anomalies in spend and budget.
• Report on financial performance of the programme.

People Management

• Select, assign, lead and manage people.
• Set clear objectives for self and others and measure achievements against these objectives through implementation of the performance management system.
• Build and manage relationships with staff members.
• Manage and support staff development.
• Develop and manage the implementation of succession plans for key individuals and critical positions.
• Implement the HR policies and procedures as required.
• Manage risks and address issues as they arise.

Compliance Management

• Manage implementation of work within established policies, systems, procedures, processes and practices.
• Provide advice and assistance to others to ensure their compliance with policy and governance procedures.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective action.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant Degree or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment and/or Civil Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in the Built Environment and/or Civil Engineering will be an added advantage
• At least 5 – 8 years’ experience in public sector including 3 years Senior Management experience.
• Relevant Professional Registration within the Built Environment and/or Civil Engineering.
• Knowledge of legislation and policies regulating the human settlement sector and the intergovernmental relations environment.
• Knowledge, insight and experience of the public sector human settlement environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Competencies Required:

Leadership Competencies

• Change Management
• Developing Others
• Delivery Leadership
• Motivating
• Organisational Awareness and Effectiveness
• Organisational-Health View
• People Management
• Public and Private Partnering
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning and Annual Performance Planning
• Team Leadership

Technical Competencies

• Contractor / Service Provider Management
• Needs Analysis
• Policy and Procedure Development and Implementation
• Resource Management
• Governance
• Financial Management
• Discipline and Grievance
• Organisational Design and Development
• Performance Management
• Skills Development
• Economic Analysis
• Environmental Responsiveness and Reputation Management
• Programme Management
• Project Feasibility
• Project Financial Management
• Project and Programme Financial Modelling
• Project and Programme Fund Mobilization
• Project and Programme Influencing and oversight
• Project Management
• Project and Programme Scope Definition and Management
• Evaluation
• Legislative and Regulatory Awareness
• Monitoring
• Quality Control
• Risk Mitigation and Management

Service Competencies

• Concern for Others
• Customer / citizen Service and Orientation
• Environmental Awareness
• Networking
• Political Intelligence
• Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Player

Behavioural Competencies

• Action Orientation
• Analytical Thinking Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Compliance
• Communication Written
• Communication Verbal
• Conflict Resolution and Resilience
• Continuous Improvement
• Creative Thinking
• Decision Making
• Diligence
• Diversity
• Drive to Deliver
• Ethics and Integrity
• Influencing
• Learning and Development
• Mentoring
• Negotiation
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Analysis and Solving
• Professionalism
• Resillience
• Self-Management and Maturity
• Situational Responsiveness
• Thought Leadership
• Technical Curiosity and Expertise
• Systems and Process Thinking Skills

If you meet the above requirements and have the relevant qualifcations and experience, please apply by submitting your CV.