Job Description

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would make a real difference in the quality of life of our citizens by managing the overall planning, execution and monitoring of projects executed and managed by the Economic Hub chief directorate ensuring compliance to the regulatory framework and contributing to value for money projects. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum RequirementsAn appropriate qualification at NQF 7 or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience; A valid code B driving licence; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS upon appointment.Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level.
RecommendationLegal background and property development experience; Extensive experience in project management and contract management; Appropriate experience in human settlement development and mixed use developments.
Key Performance AreasStrategic Capability and Leadership will entail the following: Change Management practices; Translating the vision of the organization into goals; Developing and implementing strategies; Align programmes and operational support; Participate in the strategic planning processes; Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation; Evaluate the performance of the directorate; Initiate, support and champion organisational transformation and change in order to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery commitments; Programme and Project Management; Manage the planning and implementation of Public Private Partnership projects; Provide feedback to Senior Management with respect to the relevant stages of the project; Appoint and manage service providers and transactional advisors; Ensure agreements are properly enforced in terms of the relevant regulations; Ensure an efficient and effective oversight and management of all financial aspects and resources; People Management and empowerment.
CompetenciesExtensive knowledge of applicable policies and processes relating to this portfolio which includes: Spatial Planning and Land-Use Management Act(SPLUMA), Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Affordable Housing Proven knowledge and understanding of the following: Management principles; Empowerment; Capacity Building; Community facilitation;Service delivery innovation Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Excellent networking and network formation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Technical proficiency. Personal Attributes: A highly developed interpretive and conceptualisation / formulation ability; The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances; The ability to persuade and influence; The ability to deal with a wide variety of external and internal clients.
RemunerationAllinclusive salary package of R 1 216 824 per annum (salary level 13).Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employers contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
NotesOnly applications submitted online will be accepted.All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214.All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.To be considered for nomination into an SMS post, you must complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

Western Cape Government