DIRECTOR BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

This senior management position, Director of Building Infrastructure Programme Management, is based at the Head Office of the Mpumalanga Provincial Government and sits at a Level 13 all-inclusive remuneration package. The role is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across the full lifecycle of provincial building infrastructure programmes and projects, from initial planning and design through to construction, commissioning, handover and close-out. The incumbent will direct the development of infrastructure project pipelines, ensuring that client department requirements, approved infrastructure plans and available budgets are properly aligned. This is a demanding leadership post within the public sector built environment, requiring a blend of technical expertise, managerial experience and deep knowledge of government infrastructure delivery frameworks.

Applicants must hold Grade 12 plus an appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project Management, Town Planning or a related built environment qualification. A postgraduate qualification in the built environment, infrastructure or project management will be an added advantage. Candidates need at least five years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level within infrastructure planning, design, construction or programme and project management. Registration or eligibility for registration with an appropriate statutory or professional council in the built environment is also advantageous, and a valid driver’s licence is required. Appointment is subject to signing a performance agreement and disclosing financial interests, and the successful candidate must complete the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme, as endorsed by the National School of Government, before the appointment is finalised.

The duties are broad and include leading multidisciplinary planning and design processes, project readiness assessments, procurement planning, contract readiness and infrastructure implementation. The Director will manage consultants, contractors and built-environment professionals, while monitoring project performance, quality, expenditure, risks, compliance and delivery targets. The role also involves stakeholder engagement with client departments, Provincial Treasury, municipalities and other strategic partners to facilitate smooth infrastructure delivery. Sound governance, financial management, risk management and compliance with legislation, Treasury prescripts, the Infrastructure Delivery Management System, the Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management, CIDB prescripts and supply chain management requirements are central to the position. The Director will also oversee project completion, commissioning, handover and close-out processes, and manage the human, financial and other resources of the Programme Management Unit to achieve departmental objectives.

Shortlisted candidates should note that the selection process includes a technical exercise, an interview, and for up to three SMS candidates, psychometric assessments covering cognitive abilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. All shortlisted candidates will also undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment. The top two candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal records, citizenship, financial credits and assets, qualification verification and employment background or reference checks. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement and must disclose financial interests annually. The department reserves the right not to make an appointment, and communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates; those not contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA, and applicants must disclose any business interests or additional remunerative work outside their official duties.