Head of Department: Infrastructure at Western Cape Government

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.
• Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). 

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 a Western Cape Infrastructure stategy and drive the implementation thereof; Manage the Provincial Transport Infrastructure; Manage the Public Works portfolio; Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following areas: Manage the provincial road network; Promote sustainable integrated human settlements development in the Western Cape; Strategically develop, manage and maintain the property portfolio of the Province; 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.