Director - Technical Support

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**Overview** This document outlines the requirements and responsibilities for the Director - Technical Support role (REF NO: REFS/056645) within the Gauteng Department Of Human Settlements (Gdhs), based in Johannesburg. This senior managerial position, located in the Directorate: Technical Support, offers an all-inclusive annual salary package of R1,317,384. The Department is committed to achieving employment equity and diversity. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Managing the development and review of the Department's norms and standards, ensuring adherence to the NHBRC Home Building manual. * Developing, reviewing, and monitoring the implementation of built environment innovations and best practices. * Managing and improving the efficiency of project quality assurance inspectorate work, including engineering and architectural technical support services, in line with standard operating procedures. * Overseeing the process of final inspections on constructed houses to ensure compliance with building regulations, norms, standards, and standard operating procedures before contractor payments. * Managing quality inspections against designs, norms, standards, and building regulations. * Managing the provision of technical support services to the Department. * Managing the development and implementation of alternative energy initiatives, monitoring Energy Efficiency efforts, and identifying suitable Renewable Energy initiatives for subsidized housing in the province. * Managing the business unit, including maintenance of discipline, performance management, and development. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Matric certificate plus a Bachelor’s Degree/BTech at NQF Level 7 in Civil Engineering / Architecture /Architectural Technology /Quantity Surveyor, as recognized by SAQA. * A minimum of 5 years of experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level in infrastructure technical support services within the built environment and/or housing delivery in architecture/civil engineering/quantity surveying. * Possession of a Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS. * Possession of a valid driver’s license. * In-depth knowledge of: * National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations. * PFMA/DoRA/Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, Instructions, Circulars. * Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations. * Project and Construction Management Act of 2000. * Quantity Surveyors Profession Act of 2000. * **Added advantage:** Registration with recognized professional bodies in any of the above qualifications. * **Competencies & Skills:** * Technical design & analysis of built environment drawings. * Construction quality management in the housing and/or built environment. * Financial Management. * Strategic and Leadership management. * Change Management. * Conflict Management. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Self-motivated. * Ability to work well under pressure. * Interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple teams. * Reliable and Responsible. * Positive attitude. * Ability to communicate at all levels of management and manage multiple teams. * **Added advantage (Skills):** Competency in Green Building Standards and innovation in the built environment. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a highly experienced and qualified professional with a Bachelor’s Degree/BTech at NQF Level 7 in a relevant built environment discipline (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Technology, or Quantity Surveying) and at least 5 years of middle/senior managerial experience in infrastructure technical support or housing delivery. The role requires in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and financial management frameworks. Applicants must possess a Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS and a valid driver's license. Essential attributes include strong leadership, strategic management, change management, and conflict resolution skills, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. The candidate should be self-motivated, reliable, responsible, and capable of working under pressure and managing multiple teams. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Coloured (Male & Female), White female, African male, and Persons with disability (PwD) candidates, in line with the Department’s employment equity objectives to address identified under-representation. Registration with a professional body and expertise in Green Building Standards and built environment innovation are advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-human-settlements-gdhs-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-or-2026#spani-ref-refs-056645 Source: govpage

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