Director: Grant and Municipal Performance Management

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure (Western Cape) is hiring a Director: Grant and Municipal Performance Management, based in Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: DOI 78/2026 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Line Management: Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Monitor housing expenditure and administer housing project claims related to all the National Housing Programmes: Cashflow meetings, Municipal Engagements, DORA reporting, Assess overall housing delivery performance of municipalities: Municipal Engagements, DORA reporting, Interim delivery reporting Strategic Management (including change management): Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate, Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards, Report to the Chief Director: Human Settlements Implementation on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support, Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it, Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Branch Human Settlements, Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director.
• People Management: Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan, Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery, Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate, Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate, Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate, Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate, Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate.
• Financial Management: Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level, Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate, Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure, Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate, Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Directorate, Ensure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Directorate and the Branch Human Settlements, Report to the Chief Director: Human Settlements Planning and relevant oversight role players/committees on all aspects of the Directorate’s finances, Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate assets, Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Directorate, Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 7 qualification or equivalent as recognised by SAQA, - at least 5 years' experience middle/senior management experience.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge: Proven knowledge and understanding of public service procedures
• Processes and systems
• Proven knowledge and understanding of engineering
• Legal and operational compliance
• Proven knowledge and practical application of the National and Provincial Housing Act
• Western Cape Housing Development Act
• National Housing Code
• Guidelines and other related housing policies and prescripts
• Proven knowledge and practical application of the Construction Industries Development Board (CIDB) guidelines
• National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) guidelines
• As well as the National Building Regulations
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the latest building legislation
• Building contracts and Contract Administration
• Proven knowledge and understanding of project design and project management in the built environment
• Proven knowledge and understanding of strategic policies
• Guidelines
• Standard procedures and best practices relevant to human settlement implementation
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Human Settlements and Local Government delivery issues
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the global and local political economics and social affairs impacting on the Province of the Western Cape
• Proven knowledge and practical application of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Proven knowledge and practical application of financial management processes and related Acts
• Regulations and the ability to set up budgets
• Proven knowledge and practical application of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OCHSA)
• Proven knowledge and understanding of legislation
• Skills:
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Computer Literacy
• Language skills
• Project Management
• Economic
• Financial analysis
• Legal Administration
• Strategic Planning
• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• Project and Programme Management
• Change Management
• People Management and Empowerment
• Financial Management