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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (01)
EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (FIVE – YEAR PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT)
Salary Range: An all-inclusive remuneration R1 978 533- R2 228 820 (Level 16)
Head Office Ref: DPW 01/07/2019
All-inclusive remuneration package of R1 978 533 per annum (salary level 16) which may be structured in terms of applicable rules and guidelines, plus a non-pensionable HoD allowance equal to 10% of the package.
Requirements: An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA, preferably in a field related to infrastructure or property management; and a post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA in management sciences or an infrastructure related field. At least 8 to 10 years’ relevant experience at senior management level (including at least 5 years of which must be with any organ of state as defined in the constitution, act 108 of 1996) preferably within the infrastructure environment. At least 3 years of this should be within any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996. Professional registration with a relevant institution as well as knowledge of property management and public infrastructure development would be added advantages.
The suitable candidate will be visionary, stable, innovative, and excellence-oriented and a developmental administrator whose predisposition is to serve the poorest of the poor with distinction and empathy and to lead the department on a path of sustained continuous improvement. The knowledge of the relationship between the various tiers of government and civil society as well as the structures and industry requirements for the promotion and facilitation of adequate human settlements development is critical.
Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Service Delivery Innovation; Knowledge Management; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication. Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts. Advanced knowledge of the prescripts such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, SCM Policy Framework, Public Service Act and Regulations and DPSA Circulars. Distribution of Revenue Act. General Accounting Principles. Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA). Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Framework (PIDF)
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate shall be the Head of Department and Accounting Officer of the Department of Public Works and be responsible for managing and giving strategic direction in the following matters: Strategically oversee and coordinate the effective delivery of Infrastructure services for the Eastern Cape Province and position the Department as the implementing agent of choice for Infrastructure • Align planning to the national and provincial framework • Ensure the implementation of relevant national and provincial legislation, policies and prescripts • Provide leadership in the development and management of integrated provincial infrastructure policy and planning. • Ensure infrastructure development, delivery and maintenance of strategic immovable assets including the construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance of building infrastructure • Ensure the rendering of professional and technical services to user departments for provincial buildings and related infrastructure • Ensure proper management of the provincial property portfolio and the provision of appropriate accommodation for all provincial government departments • Oversee the implementation of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in the Province • Ensure proper management and fostering of sound relations between Government, property and construction institutions, as well as other stakeholders in the Province • Promote integrated planning, land and infrastructure development, integrated sustainable local economic development, Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and job creation. Facilitate a departmental contribution towards integrated sustainable rural and urban development. ●Manage the allocated resources of the Department in line with legislative and departmental policy imperatives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. ● Implement good governance systems in the compliance monitoring framework including sound financial, supply chain and risk assurance management, anti-corruption, integrity management and audit services, customer and stakeholder participation in planning, service delivery and decision making and implementing sound environmental practices.● Develop departmental capacity for effective and efficient strategic and scenario planning, administration, management, monitoring and evaluation.● Ensure cooperation and collaboration with relevant institutions like parliamentary committees, provincial and national inter and intra – governmental structures and external stakeholders. ● Oversee provision of corporate management services in the department. Oversee provision of infrastructure delivery for the province. Oversee development, Implementation and Project Management Processes for the province. Oversee State owned property management for provincial departments. Oversee management of expanded Public Works Programme. Direct Management and Provision of Financial Management services. Oversee provision of Corporate Management Services. Promote Good Corporate Governance.
Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial management; Change Management; People Management and Empowerment; Service Delivery Innovation; Knowledge Management; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication. Knowledge of Public Service legislation and prescripts. Advanced knowledge of the prescripts such as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, SCM Policy Framework, Public Service Act and Regulations and DPSA Circulars. Distribution of Revenue Act. General Accounting Principles. Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA). Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Framework (PIDF)
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate shall be the Head of Department and Accounting Officer of the Department of Public Works and be responsible for managing and giving strategic direction in the following matters: Strategically oversee and coordinate the effective delivery of Infrastructure services for the Eastern Cape Province and position the Department as the implementing agent of choice for Infrastructure • Align planning to the national and provincial framework • Ensure the implementation of relevant national and provincial legislation, policies and prescripts • Provide leadership in the development and management of integrated provincial infrastructure policy and planning. • Ensure infrastructure development, delivery and maintenance of strategic immovable assets including the construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance of building infrastructure • Ensure the rendering of professional and technical services to user departments for provincial buildings and related infrastructure • Ensure proper management of the provincial property portfolio and the provision of appropriate accommodation for all provincial government departments • Oversee the implementation of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in the Province • Ensure proper management and fostering of sound relations between Government, property and construction institutions, as well as other stakeholders in the Province • Promote integrated planning, land and infrastructure development, integrated sustainable local economic development, Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and job creation. Facilitate a departmental contribution towards integrated sustainable rural and urban development. ●Manage the allocated resources of the Department in line with legislative and departmental policy imperatives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. ● Implement good governance systems in the compliance monitoring framework including sound financial, supply chain and risk assurance management, anti-corruption, integrity management and audit services, customer and stakeholder participation in planning, service delivery and decision making and implementing sound environmental practices.● Develop departmental capacity for effective and efficient strategic and scenario planning, administration, management, monitoring and evaluation.● Ensure cooperation and collaboration with relevant institutions like parliamentary committees, provincial and national inter and intra – governmental structures and external stakeholders. ● Oversee provision of corporate management services in the department. Oversee provision of infrastructure delivery for the province. Oversee development, Implementation and Project Management Processes for the province. Oversee State owned property management for provincial departments. Oversee management of expanded Public Works Programme. Direct Management and Provision of Financial Management services. Oversee provision of Corporate Management Services. Promote Good Corporate Governance.
Enquiries: Mr Lauwrence van Zuydam (040 609 6460)
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful incumbent will be required to undergo security vetting and enter into a performance agreement. The Eastern Cape Provincial Administration is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
Directions to candidates: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z.83, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. A comprehensive CV and certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document, and driver’s license must be attached. Failure to comply with the above may result in immediate disqualification.
Closing Date: 08 August 2019 @15HOO
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
All Applications must be forwarded through the following Address:
THE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER.
Hand Delivery: Room 1031, First Floor, Office of the Premier Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho.
Post to: The Recruitment Centre, Office of the Premier, Private Bag X0047, Bhisho, 5605. Enquiries: Mr. L. Van Zuydam / Ms. S. Nkonki @ (040) 609 6460 /6403.
Note: Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful incumbent will be required to undergo security vetting and enter into a performance agreement. The Eastern Cape Provincial Administration is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Females and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Directions to candidates: Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form Z.83, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. A comprehensive CV and certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document, and driver’s license must be attached. Failure to comply with the above may result in immediate disqualification.