ASD: ROADS PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Job Overview

The Department requires an Assistant Director: Roads Project Implementation based at Head Office in Polokwane (Level 09, R487 197 per annum). Candidates must possess a Grade 12 certificate, an NQF Level 06 qualification in Project Management, Public Management, or Community Development Studies, and three years of relevant supervisory experience. A valid driver's license is required. Responsibilities include coordinating EPWP business plans, managing project design and costing, ensuring compliance with guidelines, monitoring performance, and facilitating community participation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• A qualification at NQF Level 06 as recognized by SAQA in Project Management, Public Management, or Community Development Studies
• Three (03) years of relevant experience at supervisory level, Senior, or Admin Officer
• A valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities
• Skills and knowledge including problem solving and analysis, decision making, team leadership, creativity, financial management, customer focus, communication, computer skills, people management, planning and organising, and conflict management
• Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations, and frameworks
• Knowledge and understanding of Roads Maintenance Manual, policy analysis, development, and interpretation
• Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Strategic capability and leadership

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of EPWP Business plan and establish steering committees
• Select projects in terms of priority and suitability in line with EPWP
• Manage the design and costing of EPWP projects
• Ensure the setting up of databases of potential participants and arrange advertising and appointment of participants
• Facilitate compliance with EPWP Guidelines and register all planned LIC projects in the EPWP Reporting System
• Ensure the signing of employment contracts and Basic Life Skills Training for all labourers
• Facilitate CETA registration for participants and contractors
• Monitor EPWP project performance and ensure programming of works in line with the EPWP Business plan
• Set manageable daily tasks for workers in accordance with Ministerial Determinations
• Ensure strict adherence to specifications, proper supervision, and quality production
• Apply civil construction industry guidelines such as GCC 2000, SABS, and EPWP Ministerial Determination
• Encourage registration with standards authorities such as CIDB and establish a code of best practice
• Develop project specifications and contracts for service providers using Labour Intensive Construction Methods
• Provide OHSA training for participants and ensure consultant CETA accreditation and SAICE registration
• Confirm validity of contract documentation with the departmental legal directorate
• Facilitate community participation, social facilitation, workshops, and seminars
• Compile demographic analysis of household status of project participants (%women, %youth, and %disabilities)

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