Job Requirements
A minimum of three year-tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma Social Sciences/ Built Environment or related field. Relevant experience at a Junior Management / Assistant Director Level. Knowledge: Expanded Public Works Programme. National Youth Service programme. Youth Development programmes. Skills and Training processes. Programme and Project Management. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations. Departmental standards and regulations. Skills: Analytical thinking. Computer literacy. Effective communication (verbal and written). Relationship management. Personal Attributes: Innovative, creative, trustworthy, hardworking, self-motivated, ability to work under pressure, analytical thinking, facilitation, research.
Duties
Coordinate the implementation of the EPWP National Youth Service and Contractor Development initiatives programme. Develop a strategy on efficient implementation of NYS and CDI projects. Identify projects within the public works portfolios for the implementation of EPWP and NYS. Promote the creation of work opportunities and increase of the labour-intensity of DPWI projects. Provide support with the planning and design of DPWI projects so that they contribute to EPWP and NYS. Advise provincial public works departments and municipalities with establishing EPWP NYS programmes in the built environment and the implementation of the NYS projects model. Establish and maintain relations with internal and external stakeholders. Compile and submit updated reports on progress and management of NYS and CDI projects. Monitor the implementation of memorandum of understanding between the department and the implementing bodies. Coordinate NYS beneficiaries’ recruitment and training processes. Facilitate formal training, workshops and information sessions for programmes participants. Oversee assessment interviews and evaluation of programmes participants for inclusion on the programmes databases. Coordinate with the EPWP training and project team to compile training needs. Ensure that database with all beneficiary details is updated timorously. Collect data of statistics for jobs created in the NYS category and the general EPWP building maintenance projects. Facilitate registration of suitable programme participants. Facilitate the establishment of development support services providers (training and mentoring). Monitor and report on the implementation of EPWP NYS programmes within the DPWI. Develop and implement innovative management and quality assurance models for the programmes. Monitor performance assessment of programmes participants. Conduct site visits and attend site meetings. Continuously monitor 82 and report on the development of the programme. Identify areas that need improvement. Provide input with regard to feedback reports on the programmes within the DPWI. Promote the implementation of EPWP within the Facilities Management Portfolio within DPWI. Identify Facilities Management projects that can contribute towards the EPWP. Develop models to promote the implementation of EPWP on Facilities Management programmes. Conduct site visits on Facilities Management projects to monitor EPWP implementation. Develop guidelines for EPWP implementation on Facilities Management projects within DPWI. Manage the Sub-Directorate. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations. Maintain of discipline. Manage performance and development.
What is the Salary
R1 101 468 per annum
Location
Johannesburg Regional Office
How to Apply
Ms B Kutumane Tel No: (012) 492 1499
For Johannesburg: email to: RecruitJHB26-13@dpw.gov.za
Apply Before:
6/5/2026
Reference No:
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