Deputy Director: Epwp
Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport
- Location
- Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga
- Salary
- R932 292 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in a related field.
- 3 years at Assistant Director level in EPWP.
- Coordinate EPWP plans and stakeholders.
- Manage staff, budget and equipment.
- Based in Gert Sibande District.
How to apply
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How to apply: Applications must be submitted online through the link erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/234, ref DD/EPWP/GERT/05. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration, Public Management, Human Resource Management, EPWP, Development Studies, Finance, Transport Management, or a directly related field. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at Assistant Director level in the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) environment. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Management; policy implementation; project management; financial management; people management; problem solving; communication; report writing. EPWP policy, EPWP recruitment guidelines, Ministerial determination, knowledge on EPWP reporting system.
Duties:
Manage the coordination and consolidate EPWP business plans. Manage the functional steering committees and district forums in accordance with EPWP norms and standards. Provide support to lead sector departments and municipalities to undertake coordination. Facilitate engagement with public bodies in the province across all sectors in accordance with EPWP norms and standards. Promote and increase the visibility of EPWP through marketing, branding, and project profiling. Manage stakeholder relations and provide technical support to EPWP stakeholders and public bodies. Manage Resources (human, financial, and assets/equipment).
Enquiries: Ms PN Yingwane Tel No: (013) 766 6780 e-Recruitment Mpumalanga
Reference number: DD/EPWP/GERT/05