Director: Infrastructure Procurement

About the role

The Department of Human Settlements (Gauteng) is hiring a Director: Infrastructure Procurement in Infrastructure Procurement, based in Johannesburg. This is a contract post, paying R1,317,384 a year. (12 Months Contract) Directorate: Infrastructure Procurement How to apply: Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: REFS/056669 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The Department is committed to achieving employment equity and diversity in accordance with its approved Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Coloured (Male & Female), White female, African male and Persons with disability (PwD) candidates in order to advance the Department’s Employment Equity objectives and address identified underrepresentation at the relevant occupational level.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and manage infrastructure procurement policies, processes and procedures.
• Establish construction procurement processes and procedures.
• Promote correct implementation and sound infrastructure procurement practices.
• Manage the design and implementation of a system to monitor performance of suppliers and the performance of the Contracting Institution.
• Manage the appointment, training and vetting of Tender Committee members.
• Manage and direct inputs to the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans to support the achievement of the construction procurement policy in the Institution.
• Manage finalisation of Bid Specification Documentation, Advertisement processes and Tender Clarification Meetings.
• Determine clearly closing time and date of tenders and the physical location of the tender box and/or related procurement procedures.
• Manage the tender evaluation and monitoring.
• Manage the sourcing of bids from the database according to the threshold values determined by the National Treasury.
• Manage the design and implementation of controls to comply with contract requirements.
• Manage and review all cancellations, amendments, expansions, variations, extensions or transfer of contracts awarded through the Bid Committee System.
• Manage motivations to authorise increases in the total prices excluding price adjustment for inflation in excess of the amount stated in the contract and make recommendations.
• Management of sub-directorate.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
• Quality control of work delivered by employees.
• Functional technical advice and guidance.
• Plan and allocate work.

Requirements

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification Degree (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Commerce/Finance.
• At least 5 years relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level.
• Possession of a Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS (required prior to appointment).
• Knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate.
• Knowledge of performance management frameworks applicable in the Public Service and proven strategies in performance improvement.
• Understanding of Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS).
• Competencies:
• Strategic capability and Leadership
• People Management and empowerment
• Programme and Project Management
• Financial Management and Change Management
• Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity
• Personal Attributes and Skills:
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Time management
• Problem solving, flexibility and innovative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Supportive and knowing how to draw the best energy out of the team
• Reliable and Responsible
• Positive attitude