Deputy Director: Contracts and Performance

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure Development (Gauteng) is hiring a Deputy Director: Contracts and Performance in SCM Construction Procurement, based in Head Office. This is a contract post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Reference number to quote: REFS/056894 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage, undertake and review the monitoring, analyses and determination of actions to ensure proper contract administration.
• Administer variations to contracts.
• Evaluate applications for price adjustments and invoke penalty clauses.
• Evaluate applications for variations, amendments and cancelations and develop proposals for approval.
• Undertake dispute resolution and ensure that all documentation is prepared and available to resolve disputes.
• Maintain proper relationship with suppliers within the code of ethics to ensure delivery off goods/services.
• Coordinate, review and monitor contract compliance by determining whether products/services are delivered at the right time, of the right quantity, right products, right place, right conditions, right quality and right price according to the contract.
• Maintain discipline.
• Manage performance and development.
• Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions.
• Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required.
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
• Serve on transverse task teams as required.
• Render procurement and asset management for the sub directorate.
• Plan and allocate work.
• Quality control of work delivered by employees.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Supply Chain Management or Finance.
• At least 5 years contract management experience of which 3 years must be at ASD level competencies: Knowledge of Financial management.
• Knowledge in line with the Competency Standards for Construction Procurement issued by CIDB.
• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996.Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations.
• PFMA/Division of Revenue Act /Treasury Regulations /Practice Notes/Instructions /Circulars.
• Provincial/Departmental Supply Chain Management Policies.
• Skills- Problem solving and analysis.
• Teamwork.
• Change management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Communication.
• Computer skills.
• Technical design and analysis knowledge.
• Computer-aided technical applications.
• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Technical report writing.
• Technical consulting Production, process knowledge and skills.
• Attributes- Team player.
• Detail-oriented.