Director: Green Building

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the requirements and responsibilities for the Director: Green Building role within the Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure. This is a Senior Management Services (SMS) position based at the Head Office in Pretoria, offering an all-inclusive annual salary package of R1,317,384. The role is pivotal in managing and implementing green building strategies, policies, and initiatives across the department's property portfolio. **What you will do** The Director: Green Building will be responsible for a comprehensive range of duties related to green building, water efficiency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and waste management initiatives, as well as the overall management of the directorate. Key responsibilities include: * **Green Building Strategy & Compliance:** Manage the development of Public Works Green Building strategies, policies, and procedures; research latest green building design trends (energy, waste, water efficiency); ensure alignment with government prescripts and departmental strategic objectives (e.g., socio-economic imperatives); identify green technologies and management systems for implementation in the DPW property portfolio; ensure compliance with applicable processes; develop initiatives to quantify greenhouse gas emissions in Government buildings; oversee the built environment’s contribution towards sustainable building prescripts (e.g., Climate Change Response White Paper, Energy Efficiency Strategy, Water Management Act, National Environmental Management Waste Act). * **Green Building Rating & Certification:** Manage implementation of Green Building rating and certification initiatives; contribute to retrofitting and Green Building/Green Precincts projects; establish, monitor, and report on Green Building initiatives for new and established facilities aligned with Green Building Star rating certification; coordinate Energy Performance Certificate acquisition for DPWI facilities; manage Green Building rating compliance and documentation; conduct performance benchmarks for capital improvement projects and facilities management; establish and monitor certification requirements for facilities; communicate Green Building Requirements for state-owned and leased buildings; contribute to local designation of Green Building materials and consumables; coordinate execution and verification of performance goals. * **Water Efficiency:** Manage establishment and implementation of Water Efficiency initiatives; oversee collaboration with stakeholders on water efficient and sustainable initiatives; oversee implementation of applicable strategies, policies, and procedures; analyze cost and resource savings in water; oversee water audits and waste water management studies; provide accurate water efficiency data; provide oversight and support to Regional teams and Service Providers for water audits, metering, leak detection, and technology installations; manage monitoring, verification, and reporting on achieved water savings; manage initiatives for alternative water sources and water harvesting. * **Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy:** Manage establishment and implementation of energy efficiency and Renewable Energy initiatives; oversee collaboration with stakeholders on energy efficient and sustainable initiatives; manage audits of existing building energy performance and provide design improvement insights; develop funding and delivery mechanisms and roll out PPP projects on renewable energy; report on relevant key performance measures; measure and predict effects of improved building covers on energy consumption; create energy-efficiency models; review construction documents for energy efficiency improvements; manage inter-governmental cooperation on energy efficiency and renewable energy; ensure alignment of government building energy mix with Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). * **Waste Management:** Manage establishment and implementation of Waste Management initiatives; oversee collaboration with stakeholders on sustainable waste management initiatives; oversee implementation of the waste hierarchy strategy (reduce, re-use, recycle); minimize construction waste and introduce best practices in post-occupancy waste management; analyze cost and resource savings in waste management; manage awareness campaigns on waste management in the built environment. * **Directorate Management:** Establish and maintain internal controls and reporting systems; establish, implement, and maintain communication arrangements; develop and manage the operational plan of the directorate; manage performance and development of staff; plan and allocate work; quality control work; maintain discipline; compile and submit administrative reports; monitor budget and expenditures; serve on transverse task teams as required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** * A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Built Environment/ Environmental Studies/ Law or relevant field. * Certificate in funding and trade or related certification. * **Experience:** * A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the relevant field. * **Advantageous:** * Registration with a Build Environment Professional Council or registered as a Green Star Accredited Professional. * **Knowledge:** * Must be prepared to travel. * Willing to adapt to working schedule in accordance with office requirements. * **Skills:** * Project Management * Planning and Organising * Support Fund Raising * Systems Thinking * Financial Management * Computer Literacy * Problem solving * Leadership * Analytical thinking * Numeric skills * Decision making * Advanced communication * Conflict management * Interpersonal skills * Time management * Motivational skills * **Personal Attributes:** * Innovative * Resourceful * Solution orientated * Ability to work under stressful situations * Highly motivated * Trustworthy * Punctuality * Assertive * Hard-working * Ability to work independently **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced professional holding a minimum NQF level 7 qualification in Built Environment, Environmental Studies, Law, or a related field, along with a certificate in funding and trade or related certification. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level in a relevant field. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management, financial management, leadership, and communication skills, coupled with attributes such as innovation, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently under stressful conditions. A willingness to travel and adapt to varying work schedules is essential. Registration with a Built Environment Professional Council or as a Green Star Accredited Professional is considered an advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-public-works-and-infrastructure-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-374 Source: govpage Application email: Recruitment26-86@dpw.gov.za

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