Divisional Head:Expanded Public Works Programme at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or any other study field related to the position
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• Ten years’ experience in grant and project management in a social development environment, of which at least five years must be at senior management level
• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
• Good knowledge of performance management
• Good governance
• Good knowledge of the Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000)
• Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
• Compliance with the MFMA unit standards, as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• No criminal record (excluding previous convictions related to political activities under the previous dispensation), and candidates must undergo security vetting
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Must undergo a competency assessment
• Computer literacy

Primary function: 

• To exercise control over the Expanded Public Works Programme function with the aim of maintaining an impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient service to the Expanded Public Works Programme in the City of Tshwane, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the group head.

The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:

• Sector coordination
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Grant and programme management