Join Our Whatsapp Channel
Government Technical Advisory Centre (Gtac)
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Salary (as advertised)
- R1 317 384 – R1 551 807 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
- Not stated — check the original listing
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In brief
**Overview** This permanent role, titled 'Join Our Whatsapp Channel' (reference G017/2026), is based in Pretoria at the Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC). It offers an all-inclusive salary package ranging from R1,317,384 to R1,551,807 per annum (Level 13). The position focuses on enabling the establishment and management of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects that meet requirements for substantial risk transfer, value for money, and affordability for local government infrastructure build and service delivery programmes. **What you will do** * Provide inputs to the development, annual reviews, and ongoing formulation of the National Treasury (NT) PPP policy, regulations, practice notes, NT PPP Manual, NT Standardised PPP Provisions, and related PPP Guidelines. * Provide inputs to the development, implementation, and updating of standardised Sectoral PPP Toolkits for establishing PPP systems, standards, and contracting terms. * Provide inputs into the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of tools, methodologies, and guidelines for the appraisal of PPP feasibility studies, structuring of procurement transactions, and management of PPP projects. * Track, research, investigate, and report, advise, or make recommendations on latest trends and best practices in PPP management, stakeholder views, and experience in PPP implementation, lessons learned, market shortcomings, fiscal implications, and policy gaps in the government development agenda for public infrastructure. * Provide inputs into and support the design, development, and implementation of marketing strategies and targeted initiatives to broaden the PPP market and increase competitiveness and share of total infrastructure spend, including public events, awareness and promotional campaigns, targeted engagements, and liaison with national and international media. * Establish and maintain working relationships and ongoing engagements with NT PPP policy, regulatory, and audit stakeholders, local government PPP procuring institutions stakeholders, and private sector stakeholders. * Provide information and assistance to investors, bidders, and financiers about PPP programmes and upcoming opportunities. * Assist with and ensure the resolution and reporting of stakeholder queries for assimilation into PPP training manuals and communications materials. * Manage the provision of advice to local government institutions on initiating potential PPP projects in compliance with Treasury Regulation 16, including conducting initial needs analyses, registering PPPs, appointing project officers, assessing project budgets, considering PDF funding, and setting up project teams. * Manage discussions on proposed PPPs with the Accounting Officer/Authority to confirm agreement on project needs, delivery options, budget availability, project consultants, PDF funding application, internal project management capacity, political and management support, appointed project officer, multiple project bundling, and project timeframe. * Manage the processing of written requests from the Accounting Officer/Authority to register PPP projects, including assignment of a project number and PPP Unit project advisor, entering the project on the PPP projects database, and confirming project registration in writing. * Manage the provision of technical support to the PPP project officer on setting up the project office, including assisting with calculating project management and administration, and Transaction Advisor costs, identifying budget availability, assessing PDF funding needs, establishing a project secretariat and project team, drafting terms of reference for the Transaction Advisor, and procuring expertise. * Manage the provision of technical support on PDF applications, including preparation, recommendations, informing the accounting officer/authority of the PDF's decision, assisting with funding agreements, and ensuring conditions are met. * Manage the provision of technical support and advice on the procurement of the PPP Transaction Advisor, including the establishment of the bid evaluation panel, defining terms of reference, setting out appointment and reporting arrangements, preparing the bid package, publishing advertisement, briefing bidders, responding to queries, evaluating bids, and contracting the Transaction Advisor. * Manage the provision of technical advice and support on the preparation of PPP project feasibility studies, including needs analysis, solution options analysis, project due diligence, value assessment, economic valuation, and procurement plan. * Manage the appraisal of PPP project feasibility studies/revised feasibility studies and the provision of recommendations and motivation for Treasury Approval I or decline. * Facilitate the provision of advice and technical assistance on preparing affordable and cost-effective PPP projects, including the design of procurement transaction frameworks and processes, optimum financial structure, and preparation of financial memoranda. * Manage the provision of technical support and advice on the PPP procurement process and Treasury approvals IIA and IIB, including preparation of Requests for Qualification (RFQ), obtaining TR IIA, advertising and distribution of RFQ, evaluation of responses, preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFP), obtaining TR IIA, advertising and distribution of RFP, evaluation of bids, choosing preferred bidder, and preparation of the Value-for-Money Report and Negotiation plan and obtaining TR IIB. * Manage the provision of technical support and advice on the negotiations and preparation of the draft PPP agreement and ancillary agreements (service level agreements, funding agreements, and payment mechanism) and the PPP agreement management plan. * Manage the assessment and compilation of draft PPP agreements and preparation and submission of the TA:III Report for Treasury approval. * Manage the development and implementation of corrective measures for projects that stray from the agreement management plan and punitive measures for persistent non-performance. * Provide inputs into PPP project efficiencies and effectiveness reviews and make and facilitate the implementation of recommendations for improvements. * Assist with and support the auditing of PPP projects and ensure the implementation of findings and/or resolution of adverse outcomes. * Manage the provision of inputs on project findings and learnings reports and collate and submit for publishing and communication. * Manage the provision of inputs on case studies and impact assessments on closed PPP projects. * Manage the post-closure of PPP project contracts Monitoring & Evaluation, including the provision of contract management assistance to the procuring authority. * Provide inputs on the design and development of training programmes and materials to build capacity within all three spheres of government on the NT PPP Manual, Standardised PPP Provisions, Sectoral PPP Toolkits, and PPP guidelines. * Support the scheduling and implementation of PPP capacity development programmes, including the Municipal training programme for local government officials and the private sector. * Monitor and mentor Transaction Advisor interns. * Build and participate in network groups for reference, benchmarking, knowledge exchange, and attend Treasury workshops. * Provide inputs to the PPP quarterly report, including writing articles. * Disseminate and share PPP case studies, learnings, and quarterly reports with relevant stakeholders. * Provide inputs to the TAS&PPP Annual Performance Plan (APP) and manage the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting on the unit annual workplan and performance indicators. * Provide inputs to the TAS&PPP budget preparation, expenditure, compliance, and performance monitoring, record keeping, and reporting. * Contribute to and assist with the establishment and maintenance of the TAS&PPP management framework and internal controls. * Support and enable TAS&PPP audits, including the preparation and availability of documentation and information, and the implementation of corrective measures. * Assist with and contribute to staff capacity and productivity management, including the establishment of posts, recruitment of staff, delegation of work, and resolution of issues. * Assist with and contribute to own and staff performance management and development, including work plans and indicators development, performance reviewing, and skills plans implementation. * Monitor and ensure compliance with the TAS&PPP electronic and paper document management system and filing and archiving plan. * Prepare and supply information and documents for compliance checking and auditing purposes. * Prepare and supply monthly status reports, quarterly progress reports, and annual overview reports. * Prepare and supply information for inclusion in the GTAC annual report, GBS, BCS, and other donor funding reports and strategic documents. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A relevant bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Law, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience, is required. * A postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Law will be considered an added advantage. * Specialised expertise in public finance management and/or public-private partnership (PPP) structuring will be highly advantageous. * Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in project finance, project management, regulatory compliance management, and/or public-private partnership (PPP) structuring. * Five (5) years' experience at a middle or senior management level. * Experience within the public sector will be regarded as an added advantage. **Who should apply** Candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Law, or a related field, or equivalent experience, are encouraged to apply. A postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in these fields is an added benefit. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of five years' relevant experience in project finance, project management, regulatory compliance management, or public-private partnership (PPP) structuring, with at least five years at a middle or senior management level. Specialised expertise in public finance management and/or PPP structuring is highly advantageous, and experience within the public sector will also be beneficial. This role is suitable for professionals dedicated to advancing public infrastructure and service delivery through effective PPPs within a governmental advisory context. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/government-technical-advisory-centre-gtac-vacancies-6 Source: govpage
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- Project management
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