Chief Director: Works, Construction and Maintenance at Free State Department: Public Works and Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the Built Environment on NQF level 7 as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in engineering, construction management, architecture, construction project management. Registration as professional in engineering or architecture or construction/project management or quantity surveying.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience at senior managerial level in the infrastructure sector with proficiency in maintenance programs, infrastructure development, built environment risk, occupational health and safety and construction project management. A valid driver’s license with exception of persons with disability. 

DUTIES :

• Lead and oversee the Chief Directorate to ensure that strategic objectives are achieved in terms of the governing legal framework, good corporate governance, compliance with the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) and within available financial resources in terms of PFMA. Provide strategic management and leadership for the infrastructure and maintenance plans for the Free State Province implemented by works regional offices in the districts of Motheo/Xhariep / Thabo Mofutsanyane / Fezile Dabi and Lejweleputswa for departmental infrastructure and that of sector clients. Oversee the management, development and review of the Chief Directorate infrastructure delivery plan and maintenance strategy as and when required to enhance infrastructure delivery and to mitigate risk.
• Oversee and manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to support infrastructure development and delivery. Oversee the management in respect of processes, plans and budgets for condition and functional assessment of infrastructure inclusive of any specific requirements outlined in the Occupational and Health Safety Act and successful implementation thereof.
• Facilitate the development and review of departmental infrastructure and maintenance strategies / implementation plans, service delivery models inclusive of labour intensive infrastructure methods required by the infrastructure sector of the Expanded Public Works Programme. Oversee the management of multi-disciplinary infrastructure teams and develop human capital to ensure continuous supply of suitably qualified artisans, construction health and safety and other professionals for improved infrastructure performance. Manage the program budget, human and other resources allocated to the Chief Directorate.