Director - Technical Support
Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (GDHS)
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 13 Nov 2026
Posted 15 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate
- Degree or BTech (NQF 7) in Civil Engineering, Architecture or QS.
- 5 years at middle or senior management level.
- Driver's licence and Nyukela certificate needed.
- Manage housing quality inspections and standards.
- Based in Johannesburg.
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How to apply: Please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/ Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/156, ref REFS/056645. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Technical Support
Requirements:
A Matric certificate plus a Bachelor’s Degree/BTech in Civil Engineering / Architecture /Architectural Technology /Quantity Surveyor / at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years at Middle/Senior Managerial level experience in infrastructure technical support services in the built environment and or housing delivery in architecture/civil engineering/quantity surveying/. Possession of a Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS. Possession of a valid driver’s license. The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations; PFMA/DoRA/Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, Instructions, Circulars; Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and Regulations; Project and Construction Management Act of 2000. Quantity Surveyors Profession Act of 2000. Registration with recognised professional bodies in any of the qualifications above will be an added advantage. Competencies & Skills: Technical design & analysis of built environment drawings. Construction quality management in the housing and or built environment. Competency in Green Building Standards and innovation in the built environment will be an added advantage. Financial Management. Strategic and Leadership management. Change Management. Conflict Management. Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated. Work well under pressure. Interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple team. Reliable and Responsible. Positive attitude ability to communicate at all levels of management and manage multiple teams.
Duties:
Manage the development and review of the Department norms and standards and ensure adherence to the NHBRC Home Building manual. Develop, review and monitor the implementation of built environment innovations and best practices. Manage and improve efficiency of the project quality assurance inspectorate work engineering and architectural, technical support services in adherence to standard operating procedures. Oversee the management of the process of final inspections on houses built to ensure compliance to building regulations, norms and standards and including standard operating procedures before payment to contractors. Managing the process of quality inspections against designs, norms and standards building regulations. Manage the provision of the technical support services to the Department. Manage the development and implementation of alternative energy and monitor the implementation of Energy Efficiency initiatives and identify suitable Renewable Energy initiatives for subsidized housing in the province. Management of the business unit. Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development.
Notes:
The Department is committed to achieving employment equity and diversity in accordance with its approved Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Coloured (Male & Female), White female, African male and Persons with disability (PwD) candidates in order to advance the Department’s Employment Equity objectives and address identified under- representation at the relevant occupational level.
Enquiries: Ms. Khosi Kunene at 072 315 9992
Reference number: REFS/056645