Deputy Director: Large Projects (EPWP) at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Civil engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management. Relevant years of experience in the construction industry, with at least three (3) at Junior managerial level (Assistant Director equivalent).

DUTIES :

• Assist public bodies to identify infrastructure projects/programmes for the application of EPWP principles. Advocate for public bodies to adopt labour intensive approaches in designing infrastructure projects to optimise job creation.
• Assist public bodies in setting work opportunity targets and develop plans to meet those targets. Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure buy-in and participation in EPWP. Facilitate labour-intensive capacity-building workshops.
• Create an enabling environment for SMME participation on infrastructure projects. Carry out labour-intensity analysis of different infrastructure projects. Compile progress reports on the technical support provided to public bodies.
• Facilitate reporting of work opportunities created on infrastructure projects on the EPWP reporting system. Facilitate identification of project/programme training needs and training of EPWP participants.
• Conduct site and public body visits to monitor EPWP compliance. Assist in managing the component's budget, including compiling budget reports.