Director Building Infrastructure Programme Management
Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Head Office Posted 6 days ago Closes 30 Oct
Type
Full-time
Pay
R1 317 834 per year
Experience
Senior
Work setup
On site
Category
Trades & Construction
About the job
Department: Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Centre: Head Office
Salary: R1 317 834 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive remuneration package
Reference: D/BIPM/HO/
DUTIES
Provide strategic and operational leadership in the planning, design, delivery and management of provincial building infrastructure programmes and projects. Direct the development and implementation of infrastructure project pipelines, ensuring alignment between client department requirements, approved infrastructure plans and available budgets. Oversee multidisciplinary planning and design processes, project readiness assessments, procurement planning, contract readiness and infrastructure implementation. Ensure effective management of consultants, contractors and built-environment professionals, while monitoring project performance, quality, expenditure, risks, compliance and delivery targets. Lead stakeholder engagement with client departments, Provincial Treasury, municipalities and other strategic partners to facilitate infrastructure delivery. Ensure sound governance, financial management, risk management and compliance with applicable legislation, Treasury prescripts, IDMS, FIDPM and related regulatory frameworks. Oversee project completion, commissioning, handover and close-out processes, and manage human, financial and other resources of the Programme Management Unit to achieve departmental infrastructure delivery objectives.
ENQUIRIES
Ms PN Yingwane Tel No: (013) 766 6780 e-Recruitment Mpumalanga
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal at https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Applicants are required to register and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications. A comprehensive, recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three (3) contactable references and all mandatory documents must be uploaded on the portal to apply for these opportunities. No manual, emailed or faxed applications will be accepted.
NOTE
Applications received after closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). Applicants must disclose if she/he is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting any business with Organ of State and whether is performing any additional remunerative work outside his/her normal duties. The question related to conditions that prevents re-appointment under Part F – “applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section intended for those seeking re-employment, as their prior employment can be verified”. It will be expected of the shortlisted candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The top 2 candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits/assets, qualifications verification and previous employment background/reference checks will be verified. The successful candidate will enter into an Annual Performance Agreement, and also annually disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Communication and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. SMS Posts: The requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Candidates requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. Communication and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.
What you need
Grade 12 plus an appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Architecture / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying/ Engineering/ Project Management / Town Planning or a related Built Environment qualification. A postgraduate qualification in the Built Environment, Infrastructure / Project Management or related field will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle / Senior Managerial level. within infrastructure planning, design, construction or programme/project management. Appointment is subject to the signing of a performance agreement and financial disclosure. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course 172 on https://www. thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Extensive knowledge and practical understanding of public-sector infrastructure delivery, including the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS), Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM), CIDB prescripts, supply chain management requirements and applicable built- environment legislation and standards. Knowledge of infrastructure programme and project planning multidisciplinary design management, procurement documentation, construction contract management, cost management, risk management, project monitoring and infrastructure close- out. Registration or eligibility for registration, with an appropriate statutory/professional council in the built environment will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s licence.
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