Deputy Director: Provincial Infrastructure Performance & Public Private Partnership (PPP)

DUTIES: KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: - Coordinate the implementation of infrastructure funding frameworks such as the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) across Provincial Departments (PDs) and Provincial Public Entities. Prepare and manage infrastructure budgets in line with work in progress, contractual commitments, cost norms, and Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) guidelines. Support Provincial Departments in preparing, submitting, and verifying infrastructure reports by issuing reminders, providing technical guidance, and ensuring adherence to reporting requirements. Facilitate the rollout and implementation of the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) and provide ongoing technical support to PDs and IAs. Assist PDs in capturing infrastructure budgets, expenditure, and performance information on the Infrastructure Reporting Model (IRM), ensuring alignment with In-Year Monitoring (IYM) and Basic Accounting System (BAS) data. Analyse infrastructure projects, budgets, and expenditure trends, and compile reports with recommendations to improve performance and address implementation challenges. Provide technical support and inputs to Departmental Infrastructure Coordinating Committees (DICC), Infrastructure, Technical Management Committee (ITMC), and Infrastructure Technical Committees (ITC) meetings, including preparation of reports and follow-up on action items. Support PDs in the compilation and review of infrastructure plans (UAMPs, IPMPs, IPSs), ensuring compliance with guidelines and alignment to budget allocations. Assist with the preparation and submission of MTEF infrastructure budgets, including completion of budget databases and contributions to MTEC reports. Monitor and analyse infrastructure procurement plans, track progress, identify delays, and recommend corrective measures to support timely delivery of projects. Validate physical and financial project performance through expenditure reviews, site visits, and reporting on progress and variances. Support the assessment of departmental acceleration plans and monitor compliance with the Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM). Assist in promoting effective management, utilization, and maintenance of infrastructure assets, including support in developing maintenance plans and budgets for immovable assets. Provide technical input on funding sources, procurement strategies, and delivery mechanisms, including support on PPP initiatives and alternative funding opportunities. Participate in research, benchmarking, and analysis to improve infrastructure delivery and provide inputs to relevant forums, committees, and reporting platforms. Compile monthly and quarterly infrastructure performance reports for submission to Provincial and National Treasury, highlighting key issues and recommendations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: - Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service policies and procedures such as, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Division of Revenue Act and Treasury Regulations. Public Service Act. Knowledge of Financial Management and Project Management. Working knowledge of the functioning of National / Provincial as well as Local Government. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Managerial functions. Finance. Human Resource matters. Planning and organizing. Compilation of reports. Technical/standards/procedures. Communicate at all levels. Ability to interpret and apply policy. Analytical and innovative thinking. Research. Report writing. Workshop presentation and facilitation. Ability to operate computer. Strategic Capability and Leadership. Organizing. Programme and Project Management. Conflict Management. People Management. Financial Management. Change Management. Policy formulation. Adaptability during changes to meet the goals. Change/ diversity management.

NQF Level 7 qualification in the Built Environment (Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture etc), or related field as recognized by SAQA. 5 years’ experience within the field of which 3 years’ experience at junior managerial level in Infrastructure Management. Experience in existing guidelines such as IDMS, FIDPM, CIDB Regulations, etc. Experience in Budget processes for infrastructure will be an added advantage. Valid vehicle driver’s license (with the exception of persons with disabilities).