Director: EPWP Programme Manager Ref No: 2026/51 at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences/ Public Management/ Civil Engineering or related plus 05 years middle/senior management experience in EPWP or related field.
• Experience at Middle or Senior Management (MMS/SMS) level, specifically within large-scale public employment programmes or infrastructure-led development.
• Professional Agility: A disciplined commitment to adapting work schedules to meet the demands of political cycles, emergency interventions, and compelling professional requirements. Leadership & Delivery: A proven and demonstrated track record of managing high-performing teams to successfully deliver business unit outcomes and strategic objectives. Licensing: Possession of a valid, unencumbered driver’s licence.
• Vetting & Compliance: The successful candidate will be required to undergo and maintain a formal security clearance. The ability and willingness to adjust work hours and schedules to meet critical professional requirements and urgent organisational imperatives.
• Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements. Knowledge: Programme and project management, Appropriate labourintensive technologies, Government functioning, Engineering / construction industry, Civil engineering, Contracting, Design, SAQA / NQF framework, Political, social, environmental and economic context of the EPWP.

Skills:

• Strategic management, Management skills, Financial management, Tender processes, Effective communication (verbal and written), Proficiency in the local indigenous language, Numeracy, Relationship management, Interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Problem solving skills, Decision making skills, Motivational skills, Negotiation skills, Computer skills. Personal Attributes: Analytical thinking, Innovative, Creative, Solution orientated – ability to design ideas without direction, Ability to work under stressful situations, Ability to communicate at all levels, including political office bearers, People orientated, Hard-working, Highly motivated