Job Description

We are seeking a Deputy Director-General : Transport Infrastructure Planning for a permanent role based in King Williams Town, Eastern CapeApplicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with B. Degree (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Civil or Built Engineering.
• Honours Degree (NQF Level 8 as recognized by SAQA) in Civil Engineering or Built Environment.
• Extensive experience in the relevant field (infrastructure delivery and management).
• 8-10 years experience at senior management level.
• A valid drivers license
• Knowledge of programme-based engineering, operational planning research and development, public service regulations and data analysis.
• Ability to negotiate with high-level executives in the public and private sector, to secure government investments and opportunities.
• Programme and project management skills.
• Sound organizing, planning and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of basic HR management practices.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement policies, strategies, and legislation.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations and other government policies/Acts pertinent to infrastructure.
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and long hours.
• Engineering norms and standard and specific knowledge of the transport sector.
• Public sector governance and administration.
• Strategic Capability and Leadership.

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Manage the implementation of the branchs programmes
• Oversee the management of the provincial implementation of the infrastructure programme through regional centres, according to best management practices.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation requirements.
• Oversee operations through a well-developed data-management system and ensure regular reporting against approved plans.
• Ensure strategic leadership and overall management for the branch.
• Manage the development and provision of data management, monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure performance.
• Manage and co-ordinate the development and deployment of Provincial interventions in order to achieve development goals of the province.
• Co-ordinate EPWP, reporting, and provide monitoring and evaluation and information management systems support to the programmes funded by the Branch.
• Manage and implement an effective monitoring protocol for the Branch.
• Manage the evaluation function for Branch activities.
• Prepare and circulate framework documents for programme managers.
• Ensure focused value and resourcing as well as monitoring and evaluation.
• Co-ordinate research, planning, quality assurance, and establishment and review of norms and standards for the programmes funded by the branch.
• Manage and control prioritized roads projects towards eradicating infrastructure investment backlog. Co-ordinate the Branch administration services.
• Oversee roads construction and provision of engineering services.
• Ensure the construction and maintenance of roads and related structures (including development of policies, norms and standards).
• Oversee the procurement of transport infrastructure goods and services.
• Oversee provision of professional and technical support services.
• Ensure the design and implementation of programs and projects to empower vulnerable groups.
• Oversee the development and empowerment of impoverished communities using related projects.
• Coordinate the initiation of programmes for contractor empowerment.
• Manage the allocated resources of the Branch in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives: Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness.
• Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager.
• Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities

Salary: R1 663 581 R1 871 454 per annum CTCTo apply email detailed CV and supporting documentation through toIf you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Sheldon Recruitment