GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS : To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House. For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. FOR ATTENTION : Ms Thilivhali Mashau Tel No: (011) 240 3096 – Recruitment CLOSING DATE : 04 March 2022, 16h00. No late applications will be considered. NOTE : Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the New Z.83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Applications with the OLD Z.83 form will not be considered. A New Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A recently updated comprehensive CV as well as copies of all qualifications including Senior Certificate, ID-document, and a Driver’s license (where applicable) should accompany each application. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR Directorate regarding the requirements of the certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised posts. It is the Department intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds and Indians are encouraged apply). To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to attach certificate of evaluation of foreign qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
OTHER POSTS CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING REF NO: REFS/013183 SALARY : R1 058 469 per annum, all-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to an individual needs. CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus Mechanical Engineering degree (NQF 7), (B Eng/BSC) or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering as recognised by SAQA. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer: Mechanical. A minimum of 6 years post qualification experience. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge and experience in Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, Power point and Teams); Communication skills (both written and verbal), Ability to work in a team, Problem solving, initiative and interpersonal skills. Highly motivated and knowledge of Public Service Prescripts (Acts, Regulations and by laws), Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and other relevant Legislations. Project Management skills. Design software of mechanical and building related; Research and development skills, understanding of Public sector procurement; Technical report writing skills; Good interpersonal relations, decision making, analytical, team leadership and financial management skills; Working knowledge in design of Mechanical Engineering Services (HVAC, compressed air & vacuum systems, hot water generation, sterilisation, fire protection, water supply, waste disposal- and drainage, etc). Legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment. DUTIES : Determine engineering functional and technical norms and standards in line with nationally prescribed norms and standards. Apply engineering norms and standards in terms of all projects. Validate that infrastructure projects implemented by Implementing Agent[s] comply with approved functional and technical norms and standards including compliance to legal, safety and health requirements. Update functional and technical norms and standards based on learning generated through post project evaluations and post occupancy evaluations. Develop policies, procedures and criteria for infrastructure projects from an engineering perspective. Prepare commissioning plans from an engineering perspective. Undertake extensive analyses from an engineering perspective to inform strategies related to the architectural services to directly support and realise the goals of the Department. Develop Project Initiation Reports, Strategic Briefs, Concept & Viability Reports or sign of in the case of outsourced services. Provide engineering inputs to all As Built Plans. Provide engineering inputs to the End of Year Evaluation and preparation of the End of Year Evaluation Report. Provide engineering inputs to the User Asset Management Plan. Make technical inputs to the finalisation of the project list. Assist with Technical Condition Assessments from engineering perspective. Develop Business Cases for projects. Determine document management system requirements from an engineering perspective. Provide engineering inputs to prepare the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan. Monitor the implementation of Programmes and Projects by the Implementing Agent [IA] and the adherence to the Service Delivery Agreement. Manage project implementation of projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent [IA]. Review and sign-off on the Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plan [IPIP] as prepared by the Implementing Agent [IA]. Review and sign-off on the Project Execution Plans prepared by the Implementing Agent [IA]. Review and recommend Variation Orders in terms of contract management practice and financial implications. Recommend authorisation of payments in line with the conditions of the appointments, contract management practices and within financial delegations. Develop and Approve Project Stage reports & designs, in accordance with strategic decision-making points as defined in the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Framework. [IDMS]. Manage the updating of project/programme documentation and information and submit all built environment documentation and financial documentation to the Assistant Director Finance. Manage the interface between the end-user/community structures and Implementing Agent [IA]. Prepare and submit progress reports [financial and non-financial indicators]. Coordinate and participate in project commissioning, including site visits. Review the Maintenance Plans and budgets on completion of projects. Collect and update systems [if applicable] in terms of Technical Condition Assessments. Orientate users in terms of the optimal usage of Facilities. Review infrastructure projects and programmes in line with the built environment norms, standards and legislative requirements. Manage and participate in Post Project and Post Occupancy Evaluation exercises. Determine functional and technical norms and standards that should be updated from an architectural perspective. Participate in the continuous improvement of best practices, standardised processes and procedures, software applications and tools. Monitor that infrastructure projects are planned within available funds. Monitor application of costs norms. Monitor expenditure on infrastructure projects within budgets. Control cost and scope variances on infrastructure projects. Provide credible information for updating of the project management system and the Infrastructure Reporting Model. Study professional journals and publications to stay abreast of new developments. Monitor and study the sector, legal frameworks, standards changes and policy frameworks. Engage in relevant continuous professional development activities [tools and techniques] as prescribed and/or required. Interact with relevant Professional Bodies/Councils. Maintain discipline. Manage performance and development of employees. Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions. Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangements. Plan and allocate work. Develop and implement processes to promote control of work. Implement quality control of work delivered by employees. ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nevondo Tel No: 011 240 3090 CHIEF QUANTITY SURVEYOR REF NO: REFS/013182 SALARY : R912 048 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) which can be structured according to an individual needs. CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Quantity Survey or relevant qualification. Compulsory registration with South African Council of Quantity Surveying Professionals (SACQSP) as a professional Quantity Surveyor. Six years’ quantity survey post qualification experience. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Computer literacy, Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management. Quantity Survey legal and operational compliance. Quantity Survey operational communication. Research and development. Computer-aided engineering applications. Technical consulting. Professional judgment. Strategic capability and leadership; Problem solving and analysis. Team leadership. Communication (written and verbal). DUTIES : Determine the costs functional and technical norms and standards in line with nationally prescribed norms and standards. Apply cost norms and standards in terms of all projects. Validate that infrastructure projects implemented by Implementing Agent[s] comply with approved cost norms. Update cost norms and standards based on learning generated through post project evaluations and post occupancy evaluations. Develop policies, procedures and criteria for infrastructure projects from a quantity surveyor perspective. Undertake extensive analyses from a quantity surveyor perspective to inform strategies related to the quantity surveyor services to directly support and realise the goals of the Department. Make inputs to Project Initiation Reports, Strategic Briefs, Concept & Viability Reports or sign of in the case of outsourced services. Provide a quantity surveyor inputs to the End of the Year Evaluation and preparation of the End of Year Evaluation Report. Provide a quantity surveyor inputs to the User Asset Management Plan. Make technical inputs to the finalisation of the project list. Assist with Technical Condition Assessments from a quantity surveyor perspective. Develop Business Cases for projects. Determine document management system requirements from a quantity surveyor perspective. Provide quantity surveyor inputs to prepare the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan. Monitor the implementation of Programmes and Projects by the Implementing Agent (IA) and the adherence to the Service Delivery Agreement. Manage project implementation of projects that are not allocated to an Implementing Agent (IA). Review and sign-off on the Infrastructure Programme Implementation Plan (IPIP) as prepared by the Implementing Agent [IA]. Review and sign-off on the Project Execution Plans prepared by the Implementing Agent [IA]. Review and recommend Variation Orders in terms of contract management practice and financial implications. Recommend authorisation of payments in line with the conditions of the appointments, contract management practices and within financial delegations. Develop and Approve Project Stage reports & designs, in accordance with strategic decision-making points as defined in the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Framework. (IDMS). Manage the updating of project/programme documentation and information and submit all built environment documentation and the financial documents to the Assistant Director Finance. Manage the interface between the end-user/community structures and Implementing Agent [IA]. Prepare and submit progress reports [financial and non-financial indicators]. Coordinate and participate in project commissioning, including site visits. Review the Maintenance Plans and budgets on completion of projects. Collect and update systems [if applicable] in terms of Technical Condition Assessments. Orientate users in terms of the optimal usage of Facilities. Review infrastructure projects and programmes in line with the built environment norms, standards and legislative requirements. Manage and participate in Post Project and Post Occupancy Evaluation exercises. Determine functional and technical norms and standards that should be updated from a quantity surveyors perspective. Participate in the continuous improvement of best practices, standardised processes and procedures, software applications and tools. Monitor that infrastructure projects are planned within available funds. Monitor application of costs norms. Monitor expenditure on infrastructure projects within budgets. Control cost and scope variances on infrastructure projects. Provide credible information for updating of the project management system and the Infrastructure Reporting Model. Study professional journals and publications to stay abreast of new developments. Monitor and study the sector, legal frameworks, standards changes and policy frameworks. Engage in relevant continuous professional development activities [tools and techniques] as prescribed and/or required. Interact with relevant Professional Bodies/Councils. Maintain discipline. Manage performance and development of employees. Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions. Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangements. Plan and allocate work. Develop and implement processes to promote control of work. Implement quality control of work delivered by employees. ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nevondo Tel No: 011 240 3090 DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DELIVERY MANAGEMENT REF NO: REFS/013180 SALARY : R882 042 per annum, (all-inclusive package which can be structured according to an individual needs). CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Built Environment as recognised by SAQA. Postgraduate (NQF level 8) in Built Environment will be an added advantage. Five (5) Years’ middle management experience of which three (3) years must be at an Assistant Director level. Relevant experience in Public Sector Management and/or related Management experience in the delivery and oversight of infrastructure programmes. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Computer literacy, communication skills (both written and verbal). Problem solving, initiative and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and other relevant Legislations. DUTIES : 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 Agents with inputs from the built 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. Conduct condition assessments with inputs from the built environment professionals. Prepare maintenance plans and budgets based on assessments. Manage procurement of maintenance through SCM. Implement day to day maintenance projects and programmes. Manage maintenance contracts in collaboration with SCM. Prepare maintenance plans and budgets with Municipalities. Monitor implementation of maintenance by Municipalities. Sign-off Project Execution Plans based on recommendations of the built environment professionals. Sign-off scope and/or cost variations based on recommendations of the built environment professionals. Sign-off on Design documentation, site evaluation reports, hand over reports and close out reports based on recommendations of the built environment professionals. Sign-off on specifications [document review] based on recommendations of the built environment professionals. Undertake regular project site meetings and visits. Implement commissioning plans effectively and efficiently. Finalise and approve all infrastructure monitoring reports [performance and financial reports] with inputs from the built environment professionals. Update Project/Programme Management systems with inputs from the built environment professionals. Manage Post Project with inputs from the built environment professionals and prepare reports. Make inputs to the End of Year Evaluation and preparation of the report. Make inputs to Post Project Occupancy evaluations and preparation of report. Manage feedback learning generated in terms of the application of approved norms and standards. Manage social facilitation with inputs from the built environment professionals. Monitor EPWP targets and report on targets. Use of funds in terms of contracts issued effectively, efficiently and in compliance with Public Finance Management Act. Review and make recommendations on Task and Work Orders with inputs from the built environment professionals. Authorise invoices certified by Implementing Agents with inputs from the built environment professionals. Update financial documentation and records. Prepare financial reports including management information. Update the Infrastructure Reporting Model in terms of Stages 5 – 9. Align Sub Directorate core business and strategic objectives to that of the Department. Provide clarity to staff to understand their roles and responsibilities. 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. ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nevondo Tel No: 011 240 3090 DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT REF NO: REFS/013181 SALARY : R744 255 per annum, (all-inclusive package which can be structured according to an individual needs) CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Built Environment as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) Years’ middle management experience of which three (3) years must be at an Assistant Director level. Registered as a Built Environment Professional with the relevant Council. Relevant experience in Public Sector Management and/or related experience in portfolio management. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Computer literacy, communication skills (both written and verbal). Problem solving, initiative and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and other relevant Legislations. 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. Manage all land suitability and availability issues. Manage all provision of services issues. Manage the collection and analysis of spatial information. Manage the production of maps and indication of GIS coordinates. Manage maintenance of allocated vacant land. Manage plans and budgets for rates, taxes and services. Manage 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. Align the core business of the Sub Directorate to the strategic goals and objectives of the Directorate. Mentor personnel in the Sub Directorate to improve their understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Map the processes in the Sub Directorate and issue standard operating procedures to the personnel in the Sub Directorate. Manage research findings to improve the infrastructure portfolio management functions of the Sub Directorate. 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. ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nevondo Tel No: 011 240 3090 WORKS INSPECTOR: BUILDING REF NO: REFS/013178 SALARY : R211 713 per annum, plus benefits CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus an appropriate three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Building/ Civil Engineering as recognised by SAQA. A trade test certificate within the Building Environment will be an added advantage. One year’s relevant post qualification experience. Must have a valid driver’s license. Competencies: Computer literacy, communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to work in a team. Problem solving, initiative and interpersonal skills. Highly motivated and knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and other relevant Legislations. Planning and organizing skills. DUTIES : Conduct site visits for maintenance and infrastructure projects. Prepare progress reports on projects. Participate in site briefings, site inspections and in the preparation of cost estimates for maintenance projects. Prepare specifications for day-to-day maintenance. Assist in the preparation of Project Initiation Reports. Monitor the execution of projects periodically to ensure overall compliance with contract documents. Assist to interact with Municipalities to resolve any issues pertaining to services and/or building. Conduct conditioning assessment inspections and prepare reports. Participate in the drafting of maintenance plans and budget on completion of reports. Review technical condition assessment findings and make recommendations to Users on areas that should receive specific attention. Assist to develop plans to address shortcomings in terms of compliance for Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, Environmental Requirements and Quality Assurance Standards. Assist to implement plans to promote full compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Requirements at a workplace. Assist to orientate users in terms of the optimal usage of Facilities. ENQUIRIES : Mr. Nkosikhona Tel No: 011 240 3090
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