Deputy Director: Buildings at North West Dept of Public Works

REQUIREMENTS :

• Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate B-Tech / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Property Management or Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveyor or related field in build environment.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years’ of experience in the built environment of which 3 years should be at Middle Management Level. A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge: Extensive understanding of Building in the built environment monitoring and evaluation project closure, building norms and standards, Building regulation and contracts and maintenance of various equipment. Measuring and estimating of value of works and compilation of tender documents for various Projects. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of government policies and planning systems.
• Skills: Computer (MS Word, Excel, Power Point). Management Skill. Communication skill (verbal & written). Project Management. Conflict Management Skill. Change management. Planning and Organising. Analysis and problem solving. Report writing. Planning, Design and execution. Willing to work under pressure.
• Ability to influence and motivate others including members of the public and client departments. Assertiveness. Problem Solving. Good planner, team builder and coordinator. Client and market orientation. Flexibility and teamwork. Receptive to suggestions and ideas. Excellent coordination. Willingness to work under pressure. Ability to meet deadlines. 

DUTIES :

• Manage and provide day-to-day routine maintenance, repairs and renovations of building in the District. Deliver, repair and renovate projects in-line with Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS). Respond to infrastructure programme management plan with infrastructure programme implementation plan.
• Approve implementation of repair and renovations and maintenance reports. Ensure tender documents are accurate. Ensure compliance with relevant Acts, Joint Building Contract committee.
• Implementation of minor projects. Ensure allocation of budget for identified projects. Manage contracts and Reporting. Interact With Community, Stakeholders, Municipalities, Public Entities and Provincial Departments. Provide input on Integrated Development Plan (IDP). Manage building maintenance in service points. Manage the resources of the Sub-Directorate.