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Director: Special Projects and Remedial Works

East London, South Africa

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Reference Number

DHS03/02/2025

Department

Human Settlements

Salary Package

R1,216,824.00 – All-inclusive package (Level 13)


RESPONSIBILITIES

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  •   Manage special projects.
  •   Coordinate business and performance planning for housing projects.
  •  Facilitate strategic reviews and interventions based on technical evaluations.
  •  Liaise and interact with stakeholders and partners.
  •  Facilitate outsourcing of technical/professional services. 
  •  Manage and maintain programme monitoring tools. 
  •  Manage and facilitate remedial works. 
  •  Ensure adequate resources for business units and partners entrusted with project management and inspections.
  •  Administer and facilitate inspections of housing projects, ensuring compliance with building standards/quality. 
  •  Facilitate support and remedies where unsatisfactory performance is detected. 
  •  Oversee certification/sign-off of professional work. 
  •  Develop job descriptions, work plans, and PDPs for all staff in the sub-directorate.
  •  Manage directorate resources. 
  •  Develop job descriptions, work plans, and PDPs for all staff in the sub-directorate. 
  •  Manage staff performance, conduct timely assessments, and provide training/development. 
  •  Ensure high standards of work quality and timeliness.
  •  Delegate functions based on potential, provide guidance and support.
  •  Ensure management, maintenance, and safekeeping of assets.
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REQUIREMENTS

Ideal for newcomers. Essential features to kickstart sales and marketing. Perfect for small teams.

  •   National Senior Certificate.
  •   Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in:
           Public Administration/Public Management 
           Human Settlements
           Social Sciences 
           Project or Construction Management 
           Or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. 
  •  5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level. 
  •  SMS Pre-entry Certificate (to be submitted by shortlisted candidates, online at www.thensg.gov.za). 
  •  Strong management experience with sound knowledge of government systems, applicable legislation and regulations.
  •  Highly diligent, confident, able to take initiative. 
  •  Good communication, project management, presentation, report writing, planning, organising, problem solving and analysis skills. 
  •  Ability to work in a team and under pressure with strict deadlines. 
  •  Effective and efficient budget and expenditure management skills. 
  •  Computer literacy. 
  •  Valid driver’s licence.
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