Provincial Manager - KwaZulu Natal

Recruiter:

Immploy

Job Ref:

Provincial Manager -..

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R1 155 200 – R1 501 800 per annum

SUMMARY:
Provincial Manager - KwaZulu Natal

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Provincial Manager - KwaZulu Natal

Reporting Line: Regional Manager

Salary Range: R1 155 200 – R1 501 800 per annum

Relationships: Internal

Regional Managers
EXCO Members
Manco Members
Project Managers
Project Teams
Programme Coordinator

Relationships: External

Service Providers
Provincial Department of Human Settlements and other provincial departments
Municipalities
State owned enterprises
NGOs, research bodies and academic institutions

Main Purpose of Job:

To plan and manage the delivery of a provincial programme in line with the agreements and service delivery standards set out.

Key Responsibility Areas:

Strategic Management

Provide required and relevant information, insights and influence on the Regional strategic planning process.
Participate in finalizing the strategic plan and vision.
Define targets and strategies for teams to implement in support of the achievement of the Regional strategic objectives.
Participate in the develop provincial operational plans to facilitate achievement of the overall strategy.

Contract Management (management of MTOPs and other SLAs)

Manage development of operational plans and capacity requirements to implement contracted work in terms of strategy.
Manage optimal utilisation and mobilisation of resources across other organs of state (province, municipalities and other public bodies).
Work within the agreed protocol/agreements with the provinces or local authorities.
Support and advise functionaries in respect of their operations and interface with the province/ municipalities and ensure coordination across the functionaries.

Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations

Network with relevant role-players and make appropriate contact with public sector organisations.
Identify and explore possible new work opportunities with partners in the province and existing clients.
Align work opportunities to the strategy as well as role and function of Provincial office.
Gather relevant information (key decision-making processes, strategic choices and timing of priorities).
Promote the function, mandate and role, through delivering presentations and representing as well as addressing queries on the services offering.
Consult with the relevant public sector bodies to identify areas of mandate alignment (to inform the structuring of operational programmes and plans).
Establish processes to ensure full, end-to-end coordination between all involved parties.
Troubleshoot and unblock issues affecting execution of work and services.

Provincial Programme Management

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.

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