About the Role
The Department of Infrastructure is looking for a Deputy Director: Portfolio Management to join their dedicated team at the Head Office in Pretoria, Gauteng. This crucial role involves managing the development and updating of infrastructure policies that align with nationally prescribed standards. As a Deputy Director, you will ensure that projects comply with these standards, significantly contributing to the quality of public service and infrastructure in South Africa. Your efforts will have a direct impact on the community, enhancing the infrastructure that residents rely on every day.
In this position, you will be at the forefront of strategic planning and execution, overseeing post-occupancy evaluations and preparing comprehensive reports. This role not only demands expertise in Built Environment disciplines but also requires strong leadership and management skills to guide a team of professionals. By ensuring that infrastructure meets the highest standards, you play a vital part in promoting effective public service delivery and fostering community development.
About the Department
The Department of Infrastructure is committed to ensuring that South Africa’s infrastructure meets the evolving needs of its citizens. With a focus on sustainable development and innovation, the department oversees a range of projects aimed at enhancing the built environment. Working here means being part of a mission that prioritizes the safety and well-being of the public through improved infrastructure and strategic resource management.
As a member of this department, you will join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. The work done here not only supports government initiatives but also directly influences the quality of life for communities across South Africa.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the development and updating of infrastructure policies.
- Ensure compliance of projects with national norms and standards.
- Oversee post-occupancy evaluations and prepare detailed reports.
- Prepare and review various project and strategic documents.
- Manage budget planning and monitoring for infrastructure projects.
- Lead a team, fostering effective communication and performance management.
- Analyze and report on infrastructure strategic objectives and needs.
What You’ll Need
- National Diploma or University Degree (NQF level 6) in Built Environment, Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering, or a related qualification.
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in middle management within the Built Environment sector.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong leadership, project management, and human resources management skills.
- Excellent report writing and communication abilities.
- Problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
How to Apply
Please follow the application instructions below to submit your application.
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Requirements
The successful candidate should have a National Diploma/ University Degree (NQF level 6) in Built Environment / Construction Project Management / Civil Engineering or related qualification as recognized by SAQA.A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in middle management (ASD) level and relevant experience in Built environment.
Valid driver’s license.
Skills & Knowledge: Leadership skills.
Human.
Resources Management (People Management).
Project management.
Service delivery innovation.
Change Management.
Report writing.
Facilitation skills.
Research Methodologies.
Assertive skills.
Investigation skills.
Problem solving.
Negotiation.
Decision making.
Resilience.
Self-motivation.
Verbal communication.
Written communication.
Interpersonal skills.
Customer service.
Planning and organizing.
Job Duties
Manage the development and updating of all infrastructure policies in line with nationally prescribed policies.Manage the customisation of norms and standards for infrastructure in line with nationally prescribed norms and standards.
Manage the application of costs norms in terms of infrastructure projects.
Manage that planned projects comply with policies, norms and standards.
Manage all post occupancy evaluations and prepare the reports with inputs from the professional built environments.
Update policies, norms and standards in line with findings on post project evaluations and post occupancy evaluations.
Manage the end of year evaluation and prepare the report with inputs from the professional built environments.
Manage analyses and prepare all Project Initiation Reports with inputs from the professional built environments.
Manage analyses and prepare the User Asset Management Plan in with inputs from the professional built environments.
Prepare or review Strategic Briefs with inputs from the professional built environments.
Review Concept and Viability Reports with inputs from the professional built environments.
Sign off on Strategic Briefs and Concept & Viability Reports.
Update IRM in terms of Stages 0, 1, 3 and 4.
Update the project management system in terms of Stages 0, 1, 3 and 4.
Manage the development of the infrastructure modelling aligned to the Departmental Service Plan.
Manage the inputs for Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and Annual Report and make final recommendations.
Manage the provision of inputs provided to the Directorate Infrastructure Programme Delivery in terms of the implementation of Project Briefs and related requests on built environment specific information.
Manage the inputs to Directorate Infrastructure Programme Delivery in terms of the preparation of the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan.
Manage inputs to be provided to Directorate Infrastructure Programme Delivery to determine Medium, Annual and Adjustment Budgets.
Monitor and Identify Infrastructure strategic objectives.
Determine greatest needs of Department addressed as the highest priorities in terms of infrastructure delivery – including both Capital and Maintenance Projects.
Prepare Medium Term, Annual and Adjustment Budget.
Finalise and approve Infrastructure Programme Management Plans with inputs from built environment professionals.
Sign off on inputs provided to the preparation of the Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plan by Implementing Agent[s] with inputs from the built 144 environment professionals.
Review and sign-off Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plans with inputs from the built environment professionals.
Review and recommend signing of Agency and Service Delivery Agreements with inputs from the built environment professionals.
Manage the end of year evaluation and prepare the report with inputs from the professional built environments.
Manage plans and budgets for rates, taxes and services.
Manage and monitor utilisation of utilities.
Report on all cases where usage is excessive.
Manage payment of rates, taxes and services.
Manage provision of property management services in terms of cleaning, security and all other operational matters.
Maintain discipline.
Manage performance and development of employees.
Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions.
Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangements.
Develop and manage the operational plan.
Plan and allocate work.
Develop and implement processes to promote control of work.
Implement quality control of work delivered by employees.
Manage the performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance.
Manage the compilation of various reports and statistics.
Manage leave in the sub - directorate.
