Chief Director: Infrastructure Development at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA, Senior certificate, Degree in the Built Environment; Including 5 years’ experience as a Senior Manager, Professional registration with a relevant statutory council, Extensive senior management experience in infrastructure development and maintenance, Demonstrated knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and IDMS, Unendorsed valid driver’s license, Computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint 

DUTIES :

• Skills And Competencies In-depth knowledge and application of PFMA, Supply Chain Management Framework, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations and other related policies, Extensive knowledge and understanding of Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Performance Management (EPMDS), Strategic Management, Public Sector Reporting procedures, Procurement Processes and Risk Management, Strategic Infrastructure Planning Competencies (IPMP Stage: Planning), Infrastructure Programme and Project Management (IPMP Stage: Procurement and Delivery), Infrastructure Maintenance and Asset Management (IPMP Stage: Operations and Maintenance, Strong Internal Control (Ensuring Processes are followed to prevent Audit Queries), Infrastructure Performance Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting, Infrastructure Contract Management, Management and Supervisory Skills, Good Communication (verbal & written), Good Planning and Organizational Skills, Problem Solving and decision making, Strong team leader, Professional and Client Orientated, Negotiation Skills, Conflict Management Skills, Leadership Skills, Time Management Skills, Report Writing Skills.
• Infrastructure Programme And Project Management: Infrastructure Program Management Plan (Ipmp: Procurement And Delivery): Ensuring that Planning and Delivery of Projects is done in line with the Division of Revenue Act (DORA) and other relevant legislation, Manage the development and Submission of UAMP (User Asset Management Plan), IPMP (Infrastructure Program Management Plan), and End of Year reports to Treasury, Manage the development and submission of the AIP (Annual Implementation Plan) to the National Health, Manage submission of IRM (Infrastructure Reporting Model) to Treasury, Manage Infrastructure Finance Unit, Manage Real Estate Unit. Manage Implementation Of Capital Projects In Infrastructure Development Manage Planning of Construction Projects, Manage Implementation of Construction Projects, Manage the performance of Implementing Agents in the delivery of Infrastructure Projects, Ensuring implementation of the EPWP Program on all Capital Projects, Manage the budget allocated and Expenditure on all Capital Projects, Ensuring reporting on PMIS (Project Management Information System) Infrastructure Maintenance And Asset Management
• Operations And Maintenance: Manage the maintenance of health facilities across the province, Manage the provision of professional engineering services to Institutions, Manage the acquisition and deployment of maintenance resources., Develop Asset Register for Mission Critical Plants, Ensure 3 Year Maintenance Contracts are in place. Financial Management And Budget Oversight (PFMA Compliance) Develop and manage capital infrastructure budgets within the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework., Ensure effective expenditure management and prevention of overspending, Implement cost control mechanisms and value-for-money principles in infrastructure development, Provide financial performance reports to senior management and oversight bodies, Ensure alignment between infrastructure spending and approved budgets.
• Leadership And Human Resource Management Lead multidisciplinary infrastructure teams including engineers, architects and project managers, Implement performance management systems for infrastructure units, Develop technical capacity within the infrastructure management branch, Promote ethical leadership and accountability Monitoring, Evaluation And Reporting Monitor infrastructure programme performance against approved plans, Prepare reports for executive management, Treasury and oversight committees, Implement performance indicators for infrastructure delivery, Support internal and external audit processes.
• Manage The Health Technology Services: Oversee Medical Equipment Procurement Plan, Ensure minimum downtime of medical equipment, Ensure successful Commissioning of Medical Equipment in completed facilities, Oversee SLA's for maintenance of Medical Equipment includes monitoring and evaluation, Manage Budget and Expenditure allocated under Health Technology Services, Manage resources allocated under Health Technology Services Manage Laundry Services For The Department Manage in-house laundry services of the Department, Determine policies, norms and standards for Laundries, Operational logistics management for laundry services , Equipment and infrastructure procurement, upgrades and maintenance oversight, Financial and supply chain governance in laundry services, Occupational health and safety management for laundry services.