Deputy Director-General: Professional Services at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

• SALARY: R 1 813 182 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules  of the Senior Management Services). 
• REQUIREMENTS: Minimum post-graduate qualification NQF level 8 qualification in Public Management/  Administration, Human Resources Management or related field of study as recognised by SAQA.
• 8 years Senior Management experience in the relevant field.

Knowledge:

• Public Service Regulations / Act, Labour Relations Act,PFMA, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management prescripts, People Management and Empowerment, Strategic capability and leadership, Client orientation and Customer focus, Cross Cultural Knowledge, 
• Client relations, Knowledge of Built Environment, Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levy Act;  Skills 
• Development Strategy; Skills: Effective management skills; Advanced report writing; Advanced communication; 
• Facilitation skills; Strategic planning; Programme and project management skills; Sound analytical and problem  identification and solving skills
• Diplomacy; Policy formulation; Personal Attributes: Innovative ;Resourceful; Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure. Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results; Ability to communicate at all levels; People orientated; Able to establish and sustain personal, organisational and strategic networks. 

DUTIES:

• Oversee the development and implementation of national strategies, norms and standards for the provision capacity building programmes-: Oversee the development and approval of HCI, Engineering and Professional Services programme guidelines, norms & standards and strategies; Oversee the development and implementation of support tools
• Provide advice and guidance in various fora in relation to HCI, Engineering and Professional Services programmes; Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of related policies, procedures and guidelines
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation on capacity building programmes. Provide strategic leadership in the provision of capacity building programmes for professional and engineering services .
• Ensure the maintenance of strategic and operational agreements between Human Resources and Construction Unit. Ensure alignment of programmes to Workplace Skills Plan, Succession planning, and Human Capital needs of the Department. 
• Provide a consulting role with regards to HCI, Engineering and Professional Services capacity building programmes. 
• Ensure the representation of DPW at various stakeholder workshops and meetings; Provide guidance and support to the organisational image, HCI, Engineering and Professional Services trends and direction
• Render support to all Government spheres on institutionalisation of capacity building programmes to support infrastructure delivery
• Establish institutional capacity to manage public infrastructure programmes
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of  partnerships to strengthen and facilitate the provision of professional skills; Oversee the implementation the programmes for skills development; Oversee monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the implementation capacity building programmes.
• Manage the Branch. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations.
• Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development. 
• Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the Branch and report on progress as required.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required.
• Monitor the budget and expenditures of the Branch: Professional services