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Competencies

Strategic leadership people management and empowerment, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus, communication.

Working knowledge of the functioning of national/provincial and local government.

In depth knowledge, understanding and proficiency related to Government infrastructure project planning, construction management, maintenance and delivery.

Extensive understanding and knowledge of the built environment and government legal framework inclusive of construction contracts, construction procurement and Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS).

The Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post. SMS Competency Assessments, Performance Agreement, Vetting, SMS Permanent Employment Contract and Financial Disclosure.NB: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an ethics test and technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the post, the logistics of which will be communicated.

Duties

Lead and oversee the Chief Directorate to ensure that strategic objectives are achieved in terms of the governing legal framework, good corporate governance, compliance with the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) and within available financial resources in terms of PFMA.

Provide strategic management and leadership for the infrastructure and maintenance plans for the Free State Province implemented by works regional offices in the districts of Motheo/Xhariep / Thabo Mofutsanyane / Fezile Dabi and Lejweleputswa for departmental infrastructure and that of sector clients.

Oversee the management, development and review of the Chief Directorate infrastructure delivery plan and maintenance strategy as and when required to enhance infrastructure delivery and to mitigate risk.

Oversee and manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to support infrastructure development and delivery.

Oversee the management in respect of processes, plans and budgets for condition and functional 139 assessment of infrastructure inclusive of any specific requirements outlined in the Occupational and Health Safety Act and successful implementation thereof.

Facilitate the development and review of departmental infrastructure and maintenance strategies / implementation plans, service delivery models inclusive of labour intensive infrastructure methods required by the infrastructure sector of the Expanded Public Works Programme.

Oversee the management of multi-disciplinary infrastructure teams and develop human capital to ensure continuous supply of suitably qualified artisans, construction health and safety and other professionals for improved infrastructure performance.

Manage the program budget, human and other resources allocated to the Chief Directorate.

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