Director: EPWP Provinvial Roads Programmes at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

• SALARY: R 1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
• CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field of study.
• 5-year years’ experience at MMS/ SMS level in the relevant field.

Knowledge:

• Expanded Public Works Programme; Programme and Project Management; Civil Engineering; Construction Industry; Structure and functioning of the Department and Government; Labour-intensive construction methods; Programme Design; Stakeholder Management; PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act and other Government prescripts; Structure and functioning of the Department; Departmental standards and regulations.

Skills:

• Research; Analytical thinking; Computer literacy; Effective communication (verbal and written); Relationship management; Project Management; Programme and project management; Design skills; Interpersonal and diplomacy skills; Problem solving skills; Decision making skills; Motivational skills. Personal Attributes: Resourceful; Creative; People orientated; Trustworthy; Assertive; Hard-working; Self-motivated; Ability to work independently.

DUTIES:

• Manage the Scaling up of EPWP in Roads sector.
• Develop and formulate strategy on efficient management of programme.
• Assist in identifying areas that need upgrading. Manage relationships with external stakeholders, especially dot, national treasury and the presidency.
• Increase on labour-intensity of government road infrastructure activities.
• Assistance to municipalities with the planning, design and implementation of local labour-intensive road construction and maintenance programmes.
• Plan and design labour intensive road construction and maintenance programmes in the provinces.
• Assistance on the planning and design of labour-intensive road construction and maintenance programmes in the provinces.
• Ensure that work is carried out according to EPWP policies and guidelines.
• Ensure that process will reach the proposed deadline on time.
• Compile and submit updated reports on progress and management of large projects model. Manage the project planning. Brief stakeholders on well-defined needs and project scope. Perform project planning activities.
• Manage and control project designs. Manage and control project budget and expenditure.
• Perform Project Cost Management. Perform Project Programming (critical path analysis, precedence diagram and Gantt Charts). Generate progress reports. Manage the Directorate.
• Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development. Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions. Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. Develop implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required.
• Procurement and asset management for the sub directorate. Planning and allocate work. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Functional technical advice and guidance.