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POST 10/296 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CONDITIONAL GRANTS

🏢 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE 📍 Head Office (Pretoria) 185 ⏳ Closes: 10 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/296 # Ref: 2026/122

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Salary

R1 059 105 • per annum • package

Centre

Head Office (Pretoria) 185

Reference

2026/122

Closing date

10 Apr 2026

Apply email

29@dpw.gov.za

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Overview

Join our team to manage and coordinate the EPWP Integrated Grant, support public bodies, and ensure effective grant administration across government.

Requirements

A Minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in Financial Management, Applied Mathematics/ Development Economics/ Financial Modelling/ Statistical Analysis or related qualification; relevant years of working experience at a Junior Management/ Assistant Director equivalent level in the relevant field.

Valid driver’s license.

The candidate must have knowledge of grant management, project management, Public Employment Programmes and labour-intensive methods; Experience in financial modelling; Middle management experience, Knowledge of the structure and functioning of the departments and government; Ability to communicate at all levels; Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results; Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Willing to travel.

Willing to adapt to a work schedule in accordance with office requirements.

Duties

Management and coordination of the EPWP Integrated Grant; Develop and review grant frameworks and models; Determine grant allocations and set targets; Compile grant manuals, grant agreements and other documentation necessary for effective administration of the grant; Provide support to public bodies to improve performance; Conduct grant workshops across all provinces; Assist stakeholder in developing proposal for planning base indicators; Establish effective interventions to maximize proper utilisation of the grant allocation across all spheres of government; Monitor performance and ensure compliance with the Division of Revenue (DoRA) requirements; Compile and submit grant progress reports to relevant stakeholders, including National Treasury; Provide professional inputs in the preparation of write-ups and submissions for the development and revision of the Incentive Grant.

Liaise with relevant stakeholders; Facilitate successful implementation of the incentive programme across all spheres of government and provide reports to managing bodies and relevant stakeholders.