Deputy Director: Epwp

About the role

The Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Deputy Director: Epwp, based in Gert Sibande District. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through the link erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Reference number to quote: DD/EPWP/GERT/05 Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 12h00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination and consolidate EPWP business plans.
• Manage the functional steering committees and district forums in accordance with EPWP norms and standards.
• Provide support to lead sector departments and municipalities to undertake coordination.
• Facilitate engagement with public bodies in the province across all sectors in accordance with EPWP norms and standards.
• Promote and increase the visibility of EPWP through marketing, branding, and project profiling.
• Manage stakeholder relations and provide technical support to EPWP stakeholders and public bodies.
• Manage Resources (human, financial, and assets/equipment).

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration, Public Management, Human Resource Management, EPWP, Development Studies, Finance, Transport Management, or a directly related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) environment.
• Knowledge.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Management
• Policy implementation
• Project management
• Financial management
• People management
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Report writing
• EPWP policy, EPWP recruitment guidelines, Ministerial determination, knowledge on EPWP reporting system