Job Requirements
A minimum NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences/ Public Management/ Civil Engineering or related plus 05 years middle/senior management experience in EPWP or related field. Experience at Middle or Senior Management (MMS/SMS) level, specifically within large-scale public employment programmes or infrastructure-led development. Professional Agility: A disciplined commitment to adapting work schedules to meet the demands of political cycles, emergency interventions, and compelling professional requirements. Leadership & Delivery: A proven and demonstrated track record of managing high-performing teams to successfully deliver business unit outcomes and strategic objectives. Licensing: Possession of a valid, unencumbered driver’s licence. Vetting & Compliance: The successful candidate will be required to undergo and maintain a formal security clearance. The ability and willingness to adjust work hours and schedules to meet critical professional requirements and urgent organisational imperatives. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements. Knowledge: Programme and project management, Appropriate labour- intensive technologies, Government functioning, Engineering / construction industry, Civil engineering, Contracting, Design, SAQA / NQF framework, Political, social, environmental and economic context of the EPWP. Skills: Strategic management, Management skills, Financial management, Tender processes, Effective communication (verbal and written), Proficiency in the local indigenous language, Numeracy, Relationship management, Interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Problem solving skills, Decision making skills, Motivational skills, Negotiation skills, Computer skills. Personal Attributes: Analytical thinking, Innovative, Creative, Solution orientated – ability to design ideas without direction, Ability to work under stressful situations, Ability to communicate at all levels, including political office bearers, People orientated, Hard-working, Highly motivated
Duties
Manage the co-ordination and support provincial / regional and municipal EPWP programmes: Identify and prioritise EPWP programmes and projects. Develop EPWP plans. Initiate and implement EPWP programmes and projects. Provide technical advice, assistance and support to EPWP programmes across all sectors. Provide support to the labour-intensive contractor learnership programme. Allocate financial resources to programmes and projects. Assess EPWP programmes progress to ensure compliance with targets and objectives. Provide scope of recommendations / interventions to improve the EPWP. Attend meetings with Senior Programme Managers to obtain advice and support, and to report progress. Establish partnerships with relevant provincial / regional and municipal stakeholders: Undertake initiatives to involve departments, municipalities and other stakeholders in EPWP programmes across all sectors. Liaise with programme implementing bodies to conceptualise and implement EPWP programmes and projects. Establish partnerships with other departments, contractor and consultant organisations, MEC’s, mayors and councillors, municipalities and other stakeholders involved in EPWP programmes across all sectors. Provide support to provincial / regional and municipal programme implementing bodies: Provide guidelines regarding the implementation of EPWP programmes. Design interventions to address local capacity constraints in the implementation of the EPWP. Develop and implement a provincial / regional and local communication and marketing and strategy: Develop a communication and marketing strategy and scope of initiatives to communicate and market the EPWP. Ensure awareness of the goals, activities and successes of the EPWP. Manage the Directorate: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations. Maintain of discipline. Manage performance and development. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the directorate and report on progress as required. Serve on transverse task teams as required. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor the budget and expenditures on revenue and debt management directorate.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
Location
Cape Town Regional Office
How to Apply
submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and
Apply Before:
3/13/2026
Reference No:
2026/51
Additional Information