Head: Infrastructure (5-year contract term), Ref. No. DOI 01/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose
The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who have a passion for serving others, to make a real difference in the quality of life of our citizens by ensuring integrated and transversal provincial infrastructure planning and delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering infrastructure and related services throughout the Western Cape which will contribute towards the vision of the Department which is to enable infrastructure-led growth and investment for the Western Cape that benefits communities.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) plus a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 8 years’ senior management experience of which atleast 3 years must be with in any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996;

Recommendation

• A postgraduate degree in Economics and/ or Future studies will serve as an advantage; Senior Management experience within the economic and infrastructure sectors.

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate the development of the Western Cape Infrastructure strategy to achieve and drive long-term economic and social goals as well as oversee the implementation thereof;
• Manage the following infrastructure portfolio’s: Provincial Roads; Energy; Water; Freight; Public Works as well as Human Settlements.
• Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following areas: Provincial road network; Integrated human settlement development; WCG property portfolio.
• Transversally plan, co-ordinate and implement integrated infrastructure strategies and programmes;
• Ensure the provision of effective financial management services inclusive of supply chain management to the Department; Ensure the provision of effective and efficient services to the Provincial Minister; Play a leading and supporting role on different transversal and strategic platforms;
•  Ensure the implementation of sound people management practices;
• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Department; Evaluate the performance of the Department on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards;
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Department and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it;
• Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Department; Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Head of Department.

Competencies

• Proven knowledge of and working experience of the following: Legislation,  regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on infrastructure and human settlements;
• Understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the department’s function; Procurement and tendering processes;
• Policy development,  and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration;
• Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
• Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
• Public finance and discourse management processes;
• The functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments; Performance management;

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management;

Skills:

• Economic, Statistical and Financial Analysis; Legal Administration;
• Strategic Planning; Emotional Intelligence; Relationship building; Problem-Solving; Decision-making;
• Persuasion; Coaching; Delegation; Organisation; Planning and Strategising; Conflict Resolution;
• Resilience; Big picture thinking; Strategic Forecasting; Negotiation; Cultural awareness;
• Adaptability; Values: Caring; Competence; Accountability; Integrity; Innovation and Responsiveness;
• Ethos: Compassionate; Considerate; Hopeful; Forgiving; Honest; Joyful; Patient; Humble and Self-controlled.