Deputy Director: Project Management at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction or any other study field related to the position
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an added advantage
• At least eight years’ relevant working experience in a project management environment
• Managerial experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Primary functions

• Provide technical support to directors, the Divisional Head: Human Settlements
• Provision and assurance to operations
• Coordinate and analyse information to support informed decision-making on project progress, expenditure and reporting
• Compile and submit reports to committees, Council, executive management and external stakeholders, as well as prepare responses to audit queries
• Oversee the administration of payment certificates, contributing to financial accountability and compliance across the organisation
• Be responsible for conceptualisation, design management, team structure, scope statement, business requirements, project plans, procurement, contract management, quality assurance and compliance and ensure proper integration to the plans of the City
• Execute generic management functions
• Conduct contract management and financial planning
• Prepare the Integrated Development Plan, budget, Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan and business plans for reporting purposes to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare the capital and operational budget
• Support the Human Settlements Department in obtaining funding for new development projects
• Manage and ensure strategic support services
• Ensure overall project quality management and product quality management
• Ensure risk management, risk response and risk monitoring and control
• Identify professional and technical skill gaps and complete developmental plans for existing personnel with clearly defined career paths and job-enrichment opportunities
• Ensure a conducive climate to promote and sustain motivational levels, productivity and performance by directing and controlling outcomes associated with the use of personnel within the section
• Define and adjust the key indicators and job descriptions of personnel against service delivery requirements
• Manage the signing of performance agreements by project managers
• Implement human resources policies and procedures
• Review the ownership structures of new projects as proposed by the department
• Respond to enquiries from community members, Chapter 9 institutions and the media regarding human settlements issues
• Conduct stakeholder management
• Manage the assets within the section
• Ensure full implementation of the Asset Management Policy by ensuring the capitalisation of assets under construction