Chief Director: Roads Construction

Overview

Lead roads construction and capital infrastructure projects as Chief Director at the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport head office in Johannesburg.

Requirements

• NQF level 7 in Civil/Structural Engineering/Built Environment as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Registered with professional body (such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) etc. 5 years senior management experience within transport infrastructure environment and or built environment.
• Extensive experience in planning management and execution of roads construction projects will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Completion of the Nyukela Senior Management Pre-entry certificate endorsed by National School of Government must be submitted prior to appointment.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of SLAs, Knowledge of construction contract law & administration, Engineering Profession Act 2000, Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act 2001, National Roads Traffic Act. 1996, National Environmental Management Act 1998, Colto Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works, General Conditions of Contract (GCC & FIDIC), Departmental technical standards 7 code of procedures, Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to the field or line of work.
• Skills: Strategic capability and leadership skills, problem solving and analysis, creativity, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, negotiation, conflict management and change management skills.

Duties

• Manage overall programming, budgeting, and reporting of capital projects.
• Manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of construction of Departmental Roads Infrastructure /Capital Projects.
• Monitor project management efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct and indirect services for the attainment of organizational objectives.
• Provide project management support.
• Render Occupational health and safety service.
• Manage and maintain the construction of the roads in the regions.
• Manage construction standards.
• Manage construction quality assurance.
• Ensure that project standards, specifications and service levels according are set to departmental objectives to ensure optimum operational availability.
• Oversee the management of construction management guidelines, processes, standards and strategies.
• Identify construction trends and opportunities for businesses processes improvement.
• Approves recommendations for changes and improvements to existing construction management guidelines, standards, policies and procedures.
• Oversee implementation of guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and strategies and related prescripts.
• Ensure the development and implementation of support tools.
• Monitor the implementation of compliance and applicable polices and legislation.
• Ensure the implementation of sound effective and efficient internal control system.
• Provide strategic leadership to the component.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the Chief Directorate and report on progress.
• Manage and coordinate personnel provisioning.
• Manage performance and development of employees.
• Monitor the budget and expenditures of the Chief Directorate.
• Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the component.
• Adhere to and promote legislative departmental prescripts and the Code of Conduct for the Public Services.

How to apply

To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355-7521/7252. Only online applications will be considered.

Enquiries: Ms. M. Mashele/ Mr. S. Ngcobo Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043

Notes

In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Females and Persons with disabilities candidates. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. 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. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON