Director: Other Provincial Departments Infrastructure Delivery

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure Development (Gauteng) is hiring a Director: Other Provincial Departments Infrastructure Delivery in Directorate: Other Provincial Departments Infrastructure Delivery, based in Head Office (Johannesburg). This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. Chef Directorate: Directorate: Other Provincial Departments Infrastructure Delivery How to apply: To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Reference number to quote: REFS/056914 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage the professional inputs being provided to the Other Provincial Departments in terms of the preparation of the construction procurement strategy and the Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plan [IPIP], new technology, revised norms, standards, innovations, renewable energy, final project list and budgetary implications.
• Manage the agreed procurement strategy to optimise economies of scale, reduce costs, reduce inefficiencies and promote seamless service delivery.
• Manage the enforcement of standardised designs where applicable.
• Direct and prepare the IPIP for sign of by Other Provincial Departments Direct and prepare the procurement plan for Other Provincial Departments supported by the Departmental Supply Chain Management.
• Manage the development and agreement of the Service Delivery Agreements.
• Manage the implementation of services in line with the signed Service Delivery Agreements.
• Manage the updating of IPIP including cash flow projections aligned to allocated budgets.
• Manage the validation of building plans in terms of National and Municipal Building Regulations.
• Manage the nomination and appointment of suitable professionals from Other Provincial Departments and the Directorate in collaboration with the Departmental Supply Chain Management Unit [SCM].
• Manage the attendance and professional inputs being made at the different SCM Committees.
• Manage the preparation of relevant procurement documentation throughout the different phases in the project management cycle.
• Manage the final appointment of Professional Service Providers and Contractors on successful conclusion of procurement processes [SCM] supported by the Other Provincial Departments and SCM.
• Manage the issuing of work and batch orders, where applicable.
• Manage signoff by Other Provincial Departments in terms of the IPIP and different Project Execution Plans [PEPs].
• Manage the implementation of contacts in line with budgets, timeframes and quality standards.
• Manage regular site visits.
• Manage all cost and scope variations.
• Manage the signing-off on invoices.
• Manage regular interaction with Other Provincial Departments to proactively identify problems and jointly agree on solutions.
• Manage the provision of inputs and credible data to the financial and non-financial performance reports being submitted by Other Provincial Departments.
• Provide progress reports at all the relevant Governance Infrastructure Structures.
• Manage the validation of final accounts in close collaboration with Departmental Supply Chain Management [SCM].
• Manage the release of construction guarantees in close collaboration with SCM.
• Manage the collection of all documentation including as-built plans and submission to the centralized document warehouse.
• Manage the final cost analysis of each project.
• Manage inputs for updating of cost and space norms based on learning generated during post project evaluation.
• Manage the preparation of performance reports for submission to Construction Industry Development Board.
• Manage the close out of all projects and prepare close out reports.
• Approve and submit contract documentation as prepared by the relevant Infrastructure Professionals before submission to the Departmental Supply Chain Management.
• Monitor that awards and/or contract cancellations are captured on the required databases including on the CIDB register of projects.
• Guide performance reports on contracts being prepared by the relevant Infrastructure Professionals.
• Assess and recommend motivations for waiving of penalties and low performance damages and submit to the Departmental Supply Chain Management.
• Assess and recommend an increase in time or prices in terms of a contract provided it does not exceed the total of prices at award by more than the amounts stated in the Treasury Regulations Assess and recommend termination and/or cancellation of contracts based on input from Infrastructure Professionals and Legal Services.
• Analyse recommendations made by the relevant Infrastructure Professionals and decide on the implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies to manage potential contractual implications in a pro-active manner.
• Obtain the inputs of the Deputy Director Contract Management Specialist and the Legal Services on all aspects of contract management.
• Undertake ad hoc independent site visits to verify correctness of information submitted in reports and status on sites.
• Report all non-performance issues to Risk Management.
• Make inputs to Departmental Supply Chain Management on the management of insurances for large and long-term programmes.
• Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the unit with the priorities of DID.
• Manage the preparation of the annual operation plan.
• Manage the implementation of risk and mitigation plans.
• Develop infrastructure delivery strategies and plans.
• Manage preparation and presentation of management reports for infrastructure delivery projects and progress.
• Manage written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc. Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department.
• Manage subordinates and maintain discipline.
• Manage training and development of subordinates according to agreed training interventions.
• Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates.
• Manage funds in the unit in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations.
• Limit under spending or overspending by the unit in terms of the departmental budget allocations.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Built Environment (Engineering/Construction Project Management/Architecture/Quantity Surveying/Town and Regional Planning) as recognized by SAQA.
• At least 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in the built environment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• A Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (Nyukela) submitted prior to appointment.
• Registered with the relevant Council as a Build Environment Professional.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of PFMA/DORA/Treasury Regulations
• All different contract options for infrastructure projects
• Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies
• Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000
• Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000
• Broad Based Black Empowerment Act of 2003
• Preferential Procurement Act of 2000 and Regulations
• Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations of 2001.Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
• Labour Relations Act of 1995/Resolutions of Public Sector Bargaining Councils.
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 Project Management People Management, Financial Management and Conflict Management.
• Skills:
• Strategic capability and leadership
• Problem-solving
• Analysis
• Creativity
• Financial management
• Customer focus and responsiveness Communication
• Computer skills
• People management
• Planning and organizing
• Conflict management Negotiation skills
• Change management
• Attributes:
• Responsive
• Credible
• Flexible
• Quality oriented
• Creative
• Decision making
• Team leadership