Project Officer: Economic Hub, Ref No. DOI 03/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure,  Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would  make a real difference in the quality of life of our citizens by managing the overall planning, execution and monitoring of  projects executed and managed by the Economic Hub chief directorate ensuring compliance to the regulatory framework and contributing to value for money projects. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate qualification at NQF 7 or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience; A valid code B driving licence; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS upon appointment.
• Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level.

Recommendation    

• Legal background and property development experience; Extensive experience in project management and contract management; Appropriate experience in human settlement development and mixed use developments.

Key Performance Areas    

• Strategic Capability and Leadership will entail the following: Change Management practices; Translating the vision of the organization into goals; Developing and implementing strategies; Align programmes and operational support; Participate in the strategic planning processes; Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation; Evaluate the performance of the directorate; Initiate, support and champion organisational transformation and change in order to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery commitments; Programme and Project Management; Manage the planning and implementation of Public Private Partnership projects; Provide feedback to Senior Management with respect to the relevant stages of the project; Appoint and manage service providers and transactional advisors; Ensure agreements are properly enforced in terms of the relevant regulations; Ensure an efficient and effective oversight and management of all financial aspects and resources; People Management and empowerment.

Competencies    

• Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and processes relating to this portfolio which includes: Spatial Planning and Land-Use Management Act(SPLUMA), Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Affordable Housing Proven knowledge and understanding of the following: Management principles; Empowerment; Capacity Building; Community facilitation;Service delivery innovation Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Excellent networking and network formation skills;  Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Technical proficiency. Personal Attributes: A highly developed interpretive and conceptualisation / formulation ability; The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances; The ability to persuade and influence; The ability to deal with a wide variety of external and internal clients.