Director: Other Provincial Departments Infrastructure Delivery

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Director: Other Provincial Departments Infrastructure Delivery (Ref No: REFS/056914) within the Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development, specifically in the Directorate: Other Provincial Departments Infrastructure Delivery. The position is based at the Head Office in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will receive an all-inclusive annual salary of R1 317 384, comprising a 70% basic salary and a 30% flexible portion structured according to applicable rules, which includes the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The Director will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months of assuming duty. **What you will do** * Manage the professional inputs provided to Other Provincial Departments for preparing the construction procurement strategy and 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 optimize economies of scale, reduce costs, decrease inefficiencies, and promote seamless service delivery. * Manage the enforcement of standardized designs where applicable. * Direct and prepare the IPIP for sign-off 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 Service Delivery Agreements. * Manage the implementation of services in line with the signed Service Delivery Agreements. * Manage the updating of the 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 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 upon 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 sign-off by Other Provincial Departments for the IPIP and different Project Execution Plans (PEPs). * Manage the implementation of contracts 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 submitted by Other Provincial Departments. * Provide progress reports at all 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 cost and space norms based on learning generated during post-project evaluation. * Manage the preparation of performance reports for submission to the 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 the CIDB register of projects. * Guide performance reports on contracts prepared by the relevant Infrastructure Professionals. * Assess and recommend motivations for waiving 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. * Analyze recommendations made by the relevant Infrastructure Professionals and decide on the implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies to manage potential contractual implications in a proactive 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 underspending or overspending by the unit in terms of the departmental budget allocations. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. * A minimum of 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 Built 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. * 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. * Responsive. * Decision making. * Team leadership. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Built Environment Professional with an NQF level 7 qualification in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years at middle/senior managerial level within the built environment. They should be registered with a relevant professional council and possess a valid driver's license and a Pre-Entry SMS Certificate. This individual must demonstrate strong knowledge of public finance, supply chain management, and various legislative frameworks pertinent to infrastructure projects in South Africa. Key skills include strategic leadership, financial and project management, problem-solving, and effective communication, coupled with attributes such as credibility, flexibility, and a quality-oriented approach to lead and manage complex infrastructure delivery projects, staff, and budgets. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-infrastructure-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-056914 Source: govpage

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