Director: Construction Sector Analysis at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

• SALARY: R 1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
• CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum undergraduate qualification NQF 7 in Law/ Built Environment/ Policy Development or in the related field of study.
• 5 years relevant MMS/SMS experience.

Knowledge:

• Policy analysis and development; Interpretation of statutes and legislative analysis; Research methodologies; Knowledge on governmental guidelines; Skills Development Act; Public Finance Management Act; Statistical analysis; Policy imperatives; Construction Management; Administration of Service Level Agreements; Procurement processes.

Skills:

• Project management; Analytical ability; Report writing; Policy analysis skills; Strategic thinking; Presentation and training; Interpersonal and diplomacy skills; Database management (programming queries); Numeracy; Communication; Problem solving skills; Decision making skills; Motivational skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical thinking; Innovative; Creative; Solution orientated – ability to design ideas without direction; Excellent management ability; Ability to communicate at all levels; Good inter-personal relationships; People orientated; Ability to work under stressful situations; Highly motivated.

DUTIES:

• Manage the development and review of the directorate construction sector analysis policy frameworks and strategies. Undertake research on the latest developments in professional guidelines, legislations and standards.
• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive construction sector analysis strategies. Ensure that all construction sector analysis policies, guidelines and standards are developed in line with applicable prescripts and are aligned to the Department’s strategic objective.
• Monitor the implementation and ensure compliance with applicable policies and Directives. Manage the analysis of construction sector and identify possible policy options. Conduct an environmental scan.
• Survey the best practices. Manage the identification of policy gaps. Manage the consultation process with relevant stakeholder. Analyse and collate relevant information from case law.
• Manage the analysis of applicable circulars, journals and legal documents and formulate policy proposals. Manage the integration process with other Departments and the implementation of construction polices.
• Facilitate policy integration with DPW Public Entities. Ensure the management, regulation and transformation of the professions within the Construction Industry. Advise and evaluate the construction policy Industry programmes.
• Ensure submission of draft policies for approval by delegated authority. Ensure communication of approved policies. Ensure application of approved policies. Monitor the compliance with approved policies and construction regulations. Foster a construction policy community of practice though sharing research and other information(benchmarking).
• Establish best practice partnerships with various stakeholders in the construction industry, local and international. Contribute to the competitiveness of the construction sector. Maintain sound relationships with various stakeholders. Promote public sector capacity building in collaboration with various institutions. Partake in harmonisation of policies for the construction industry.
• Manage the Directorate. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations. Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required. Manage performance and development of employees. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Quality control of work delivered by employees. Manage the budget allocated to the Directorate.