Chief Director: Executive Support at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

• SALARY: R 1 494 900 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services). 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum undergraduate qualification NQF Level 7 in Public Management, Public Administration/ Management Science.
• 5 years relevant experience at a senior managerial level.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Applicable legislation, norms and standards related to the built environment industry, including the PFMA, Treasury Instructions, PSA, PSR and MISS Act, Functioning of national, provincial and local government, Fundamental economics, Structure and functioning of the Department, Parliamentary protocol processes, Linkages with government clusters and Departmental standards and regulations.

SKILLS:

• Executive management skills, Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills, Advanced report writing, Strategic management, Financial management, Computer literacy, Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, Programme and project management, Decision making skills, Conflict management, Negotiation skills and Motivational skills.

DUTIES:

• Engage and interact with the Ministry regarding Cabinet, parliament and Cluster related issues-: Coordinate responses to parliament questions and other strategic issues.
• Render advice and support regarding the development and submission of the strategic documents to the DG and Ministry.
• Present the Office of the DG in executive management processes-: Represent and participate in structures and processes as directed by the DG. Participate in TMC, MANCO and HOD Public Works processes to provide advice on strategic issues.
• Participate and ensure representation and manage and assess reports of FOSAD or related committees on behalf of the DG. Provide strategic advice regarding MINMEC and NEDLAC issues.
• Coordinate, integrate and support the involvement of the Department in Cluster activities. Lobby, advise and interact with professional bodies of the built environment. Participate in the National Bid Committee.
• Manage strategic, corporate and operational issues and provide advice to the office of the DG-: Participate in the strategic planning processes.
• Facilitate the development of annual performance plans and operational plans. Undertake environmental assessments and provide strategic advice and support regarding departmental service delivery.
• Manage the administration of the Office of the DG-: Re-engineer management processes and co-ordinate management review processes related to the Office. Review, determine the impact and provide comments regarding departmental and external submissions addressed to the DG.
• Assess audit reports and ensure that the Department is providing value for money. Support the analysis and interpretation of built industry norms and standards.
• Support the preparation of presentation to be made by the DG to key stakeholders. Direct the diary of the DG. Approve administrative matters related to senior managers who report directly to the DG as required
• Develop and direct the administrative framework regarding finances, human resources, operations and logistical requirements.