Job Openings at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum NQF 08 qualification as recognised by SAQA, in or directly relevant to immovable asset management, real estate management, property or lease management or the built environment plus 08 years’ direct senior management experience in real estate management, property investment, or related property functions.
• An NQF 09 qualification or higher and more than 08 years direct senior management experience as specified will be an added advantage. Leadership & Delivery:
• A proven and demonstrated track record of orchestrating multidisciplinary professional teams within complex infrastructure delivery and immovable asset management environments.
• Possesses a deepseated mastery of the entire asset lifecycle – from strategic inception and acquisition to maintenance, optimisation, and disposal – with a proven ability to translate high-level departmental mandates into tangible business outcomes and long-term strategic objectives.

Other added advantage:

• Relevant professional registration in built sector or property related and private sector property management or immovable asset management experience. Licensing: Possession of a valid, unencumbered driver’s licence.

Vetting & Compliance:

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo and maintain a formal security clearance. Professional Agility: The ability and willingness to adjust work hours and schedules to meet critical professional requirements and urgent organisational imperatives.

Knowledge:

• Professional understanding of real estate and property management, including acquisition, disposal, leasing, contract management, maintenance, servitudes and property investment. Legislative frameworks: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, OHS Act, Public Service Act and Regulations, MISS, and relevant builtenvironment norms and standards.
• Government structures and intergovernmental linkages across national, provincial and local spheres.
• Applied commercial law principles relevant to property transactions.
• Corporate governance, risk management and financial oversight. Human resource management, labour relations and organisational change management. Service Delivery Innovation, transformation frameworks and empowerment policies (B-BBEE, SMME, women and disability inclusion).

SKILLS:

• Strategic capability and leadership at executive level. Programme and project management of large property portfolios.
• People management, empowerment and talent development.
• Financial management and resource optimisation.
• Advanced problem-solving, business transformation and change management.
• High-level communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Policy development, analysis and implementation.
• Contract management, quality assurance and operational coordination.
• Personal Attributes: Innovative, forward-thinking and solutions-driven.
• High resilience, able to manage complexity under pressure.
• Strong professional judgement and integrity.
• Confident, influential and able to establish high-trust relationships.
• Highly motivated, decisive and able to work independently where required.
• Excellent leadership presence with the ability to inspire and direct large teams

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum NQF 07 qualification as recognised by SAQA, directly relevant to immovable asset management, real estate/property/lease management or the built environment plus at least 5 years’ direct senior management experience in built environment, property management, real estate operations, property investment or related immovable asset functions.
• An NQF 08 qualification or higher and more than 5 years direct senior management experience as specified will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams responsible for the full lifecycle asset management and performance of immovable assets. Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours according to organisational and operational needs.

Other added advantage:

• Relevant professional registration in built sector or property related and private sector property management or immovable asset management experience.

Knowledge:

• Real estate and property management practices: leasing, facilities management, acquisitions, disposals, contract management and property investment. Built environment legislation and standards: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, OHS Act, Public Service Act/Regulations, MISS, CIDB Act (2000), CBE Act (2000), and relevant construction and procurement frameworks.
• Government structures across national, provincial and local spheres.
• Commercial law principles related to property transactions. Public sector governance: corporate governance, HRM, labour relations, financial management, supply chain management and SDI.
• Community facilitation, empowerment policies (B-BBEE, SMME, women and disability) and change management. Preferential Procurement Policy and Framework.

SKILLS:

• Strategic planning and execution.
• Advanced report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Programme and project management across multiple functional areas.
• Conflict resolution, problem solving and decision-making.
• Policy formulation, analytical thinking and operational coordination.
• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and stakeholder engagement.
• Computer literacy and systems proficiency.

Personal Attributes:

• Innovative, resourceful and solutions-driven.
• Able to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Peoplecentred leadership style with strong relational and networking ability. 
• Trustworthy, hardworking and resilient.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Requires a driver’s licence and security clearance.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum NQF 07 qualification as recognised by SAQA directly relevant to Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration or related field of study plus 5 years direct middle/senior management experience in the HR Planning and Recruitment or related HR functional areas.
• Proven experience in managing complex directorates, diverse teams, and large-scale departmental projects within a public service context. Ability and willingness to adjust work hours to meet professional and organisational imperatives.

Technical Knowledge:

• Outcome: The ability to provide authoritative advice and ensure the Department remains beyond reproach regarding statutory compliance. Statutory Frameworks: Expert-level understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations, Employment Equity Act, and Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
• Financial & Resource Governance: In-depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations to ensure fiscal accountability. Specialised HR Systems: Advanced proficiency in PERSAL and the application of Codes of Remuneration (CORE) to recruitment and establishment management. Institutional Intelligence: Comprehensive knowledge of the structure, functioning, and Employment Equity Plan of the Department to ensure all HR interventions drive institutional goals.
• Global Best Practices: Mastery of modern standards, practices, and research methodologies related to global and local HR Recruitment and Workforce Planning.

SKILLS:

• Executive Management & Governance: Strategic Capability & Leadership: Advanced executive management skills with the ability to translate high -level strategy into operational excellence.
• Financial Administration: Proficient in budgetary oversight, financial planning, and the prevention of irregular expenditure within the Directorate
• Programme & Project Management: The ability to lead large - scale HR initiatives from conception to evaluation, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum NQF 07 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Real Estate Management/ Property Management/ Immovable Asset Management or Built Environment plus at least 5 years direct middle/senior management experience in real estate/property/immovable asset management and leading multidisciplinary teams across leasing, portfolio/asset acquisition/disposal, and/or facilities operations.
• An NQF 08 (Honours/Postgraduate) qualification in the above fields and more than 5 years direct middle/ senior management experience as specified above will serve as an added advantage). Leadership & Delivery:
• Demonstrated track record of managing teams to deliver measurable portfolio outcomes (e.g., timely lease renewals, cost optimisation, improved occupancy and condition, compliant disposals, accurate asset registers). Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed. Security clearance will be required. Ability and willingness to adjust work hours to meet professional and organisational imperatives. Other added advantage: Relevant professional registration in built sector or property related and private sector property management or immovable asset management experience.
• Knowledge: Legislation & Compliance: GIAMA, PFMA, Treasury Regulations/Instructions, PPPFA, OHS Act, Public Service Act & Regulations, MISS, SPLUMA, Deeds Registries Act, Municipal Property Rates Act, and relevant State Land Disposal and property transaction frameworks. Property Practice: Leasing and tenant administration, acquisitions, disposals, servitudes, estates, portfolio/asset performance, facilities maintenance, contract/vendor management. Public Sector Governance: Budget management, SCM, audit & assurance, risk & internal control, HRM and labour relations, service delivery improvement and transformation.

Skills:

• Strategic planning & execution. People leadership & performance management.
• Programme/portfolio & project management. Contract, lease and vendor management.
• Financial management & cost optimisation. Risk, compliance & quality assurance.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation.
• Advanced report writing & presentation.
• Data & systems proficiency (asset registers, property information systems, BI dashboards).
• Problem solving, decision-making and change management.

Personal Attributes:

• Outcomes-driven, innovative and resourceful.
• High integrity and resilience under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal influence and relationshipbuilding.
• Analytical, decisive and detail-attentive.
• Able to set high standards, coach teams and drive continuous improvement.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum NQF 07 qualification as recognised by SAQA in SCM/ Procurement/ Accounting/ Logistics/ Law or in the related field.
• A minimum 05 years middle/senior management experience in SCM/ Procurement.
• Experience at middle or senior management level leading multidisciplinary teams in supply chain management An NQF level 8 (Honours/Postgraduate) or above and more than 5 years direct middle/ senior management experience as specified above will serve as an added advantage. Leadership & Delivery: Demonstrated track record of managing teams to deliver business unit outcomes.
• Valid driver’s licence. Security clearance will be required. Ability and willingness to adjust work hours to meet professional and organisational imperatives.

Knowledge:

• Legislative & Regulatory Mastery: Expert command of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, ensuring all directorate activities withstand rigorous Auditor -General scrutiny. Strategic Budgetary Planning: Mastery of Government Budget systems, including the Medium -Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE), to align financial resources with strategic mandates.
• Supply Chain Management (SCM) Oversight: Deep understanding of the Government SCM Framework and Preferential Procurement Policy, ensuring fair, equitable, and transparent procurement that meets developmental goals.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum NQF level 07 qualification in Built Environment or economics or directly relevant fields as recognised by SAQA. A minimum 5 years direct and demonstrable middle/senior management experience in project and programme management or the relevant field and leading multidisciplinary teams within a complex infrastructure delivery environment. An NQF Level 08 (Honours or Postgraduate Diploma) in the aforementioned fields and above 05 middle/ senior management experience as specified will serve as an advantage. Leadership & Delivery: A proven and demonstrated track record of managing high-performing teams to successfully deliver business unit outcomes and strategic objectives. Licensing: Possession of a valid, unencumbered driver’s licence.
• Vetting & Compliance:
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo and maintain a formal security clearance. The ability and willingness to adjust work hours and schedules to meet critical professional requirements and urgent organisational imperatives.

Other added advantage:

• Relevant professional registration in built environment or property related and private sector property management or immovable asset management experience.

Knowledge:

• Infrastructure Programme & Project Management: Authoritative command of the entire infrastructure delivery lifecycle, ensuring that multi-billion rand portfolios are executed with precision, on time, and within budget.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences/ Public Management/ Civil Engineering or related plus 05 years middle/senior management experience in EPWP or related field.
• Experience at Middle or Senior Management (MMS/SMS) level, specifically within large-scale public employment programmes or infrastructure-led development.
• Professional Agility: A disciplined commitment to adapting work schedules to meet the demands of political cycles, emergency interventions, and compelling professional requirements. Leadership & Delivery: A proven and demonstrated track record of managing high-performing teams to successfully deliver business unit outcomes and strategic objectives. Licensing: Possession of a valid, unencumbered driver’s licence.
• Vetting & Compliance: The successful candidate will be required to undergo and maintain a formal security clearance. The ability and willingness to adjust work hours and schedules to meet critical professional requirements and urgent organisational imperatives.
• Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements. Knowledge: Programme and project management, Appropriate labourintensive technologies, Government functioning, Engineering / construction industry, Civil engineering, Contracting, Design, SAQA / NQF framework, Political, social, environmental and economic context of the EPWP.

Skills:

• Strategic management, Management skills, Financial management, Tender processes, Effective communication (verbal and written), Proficiency in the local indigenous language, Numeracy, Relationship management, Interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Problem solving skills, Decision making skills, Motivational skills, Negotiation skills, Computer skills. Personal Attributes: Analytical thinking, Innovative, Creative, Solution orientated – ability to design ideas without direction, Ability to work under stressful situations, Ability to communicate at all levels, including political office bearers, People orientated, Hard-working, Highly motivated

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum NQF level 07 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Business Management/ Strategic Management/ Management Sciences or related field of study plus 05 years relevant experience at a middle/senior management level. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements and compelling circumstances.

Knowledge:

• Strategic management processes, Business planning processes, Applicable legislation, norms and standards related to the built environment industry, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Instructions, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act, Functioning of national, provincial and local government, Fundamental economics, Structure and functioning of the Department, Linkages with government clusters, Departmental standards and regulations.

Skills:

• Management skills, Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills, Marketing and liaison, Advanced communication, Language proficiency, Advanced report writing, Research methodologies, Financial administration, Financial analyses, Organising and planning, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Advanced interpersonal skills, Programme and project management, Time management, Decision making skills, Conflict management, Motivational skills, Influencing skills. Personal Attributes: innovative, Creative, Resourceful, Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results; Ability to communicate at all levels, particularly at an executive level, People orientated, Able to establish and maintain personal networks, Trustworthy, Assertive, highly motivated, Ability to work independently.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum NQF level 07 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management/Development/Public Management/Administration/ Sociology, Psychology, Education, Behavioural Sciences or related field of study plus 05 years’ relevant middle/senior management level. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements.
• Valid driver’s licence. Ability to travel extensively.

Knowledge:

• Expanded Public Works Programme. Government Job Creation Policies, Programme and Project Management, Training and Enterprise Development, Labour-Intensive methods of construction, Stakeholder Management, Functioning of national, provincial and local government, Monitoring and Evaluation methods, Strategic management processes, Applicable legislation, norms and standards related to the management EPWP, 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, SAQA / NQF framework.

Skills:

• Management skills, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills, Numerical, Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Decision making, Strategic Capability and Leadership, Financial Management, Change Management, Communication, Computer Literacy, Policy Development Decision Making, Conflict Management, Motivational. Personal Attributes: Resourceful, Creative, People orientated, Trustworthy, Assertive, Hardworking, Self-motivated, Ability to work independently.

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REQUIREMENTS :

minimum NQF level 07 qualification as recognised by SAQA) in Business Management/ Strategic Management/ Management Sciences or related field of study.

• A minimum 5 years relevant experience at a middle/senior management level.
• Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements and compelling circumstances.

Knowledge:

• Strategic management processes, Business planning processes, Applicable legislation, norms and standards related to the built environment industry, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Instructions, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act, functioning of national, provincial and local government, Fundamental economics, Structure and functioning of the Department, Linkages with government clusters, Departmental standards and regulations.

Skills:

• Management skills, Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills, Marketing and liaison, Advanced communication, Language proficiency, Advanced report writing, Research methodologies, financial administration, financial analyses, Organising and planning, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Advanced interpersonal skills, Programme and project management, Time management, Decision making skills, Conflict management, Motivational skills, Influencing skills.
• Personal Attributes: Innovative, Creative, Resourceful, Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results, Ability to communicate at all levels, particularly at an executive level, People orientated, Able to establish and maintain personal networks, Trustworthy, Assertive, highly motivated, Ability to work independently.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum B Degree (NQF level 7) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or related qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum 5 years middle/senior management level in strategic planning/ strategic management or in the relevant field. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements and compelling circumstances.

Knowledge:

• Strategic management processes; business planning processes; applicable legislation, understanding of norms and standards related to the built environment industry, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Instructions, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act; functioning of national, provincial and local government; fundamental economics; structure and functioning of the Department; Parliamentary protocol processes; linkages with government clusters; Departmental standards and regulations.

Skills:

• Executive management skills; sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills; marketing and liaison; advanced communication; language proficiency; advanced report writing; research methodologies; financial administration; financial analyses; organising and planning; computer literacy; numeracy; advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills; programme and project management; time management; decision making skills; conflict management; negotiation skills; motivational skills; influencing skills.
• Personal Attributes Innovative; creative; resourceful; energetic; helpful; ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure; ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results; ability to communicate at all levels, particularly at an executive level; people orientated; able to establish and maintain personal networks; trustworthy; assertive; hard-working; highly motivated; ability to work independently.