Director Building Infrastructure Programme Management
Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport
- Location
- Head Office, Mpumalanga
- Salary
- R1 317 834 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
- 5+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate
- Degree (NQF 7) in a built environment field.
- 5 years at middle or senior management level.
- Driver's licence needed.
- Nyukela SMS course needed before appointment.
- Lead provincial building projects.
- Based at Head Office.
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 37/224, ref D/BIPM/HO/. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
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 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.
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
Reference number: D/BIPM/HO/