HOSD125-2026 DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

Division: Human Settlements Provision

Section: Project Implementation

Location: Pretoria Central

Reference number

HOSD125-2026

Position

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECT MANAGEMENT

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T17

Scale

R819 048,00 – R1 137 540,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R1 212 322,00 – R1 617 703,00 per annum

Job purpose

To provide technical and operational expertise in project planning, procurement, contract management and execution for human settlements infrastructure projects

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction or any other study field related to the position

Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an added advantage

At least eight years’ relevant working experience in a project management environment

Managerial experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Being ethical; good communication skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to work as part of a team; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to be professional at all times; ability to work independently at strategic level; having integrity; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; ability to meet given deadlines; exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the section; administrative skills; organising and coordination skills; financial management skills; project management skills; analytical thinking skills; presentation skills

Primary functions

Provide technical support to directors, the Divisional Head: Human Settlements

Provision and assurance to operations

Coordinate and analyse information to support informed decision-making on project progress, expenditure and reporting

Compile and submit reports to committees, Council, executive management and external stakeholders, as well as prepare responses to audit queries

Oversee the administration of payment certificates, contributing to financial accountability and compliance across the organisation

Be responsible for conceptualisation, design management, team structure, scope statement, business requirements, project plans, procurement, contract management, quality assurance and compliance and ensure proper integration to the plans of the City

Execute generic management functions

Conduct contract management and financial planning

Prepare the Integrated Development Plan, budget, Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan and business plans for reporting purposes to internal and external stakeholders

Prepare the capital and operational budget

Support the Human Settlements Department in obtaining funding for new development projects

Manage and ensure strategic support services

Ensure overall project quality management and product quality management

Ensure risk management, risk response and risk monitoring and control

Identify professional and technical skill gaps and complete developmental plans for existing personnel with clearly defined career paths and job-enrichment opportunities

Ensure a conducive climate to promote and sustain motivational levels, productivity and performance by directing and controlling outcomes associated with the use of personnel within the section

Define and adjust the key indicators and job descriptions of personnel against service delivery requirements

Manage the signing of performance agreements by project managers

Implement human resources policies and procedures

Review the ownership structures of new projects as proposed by the department

Respond to enquiries from community members, Chapter 9 institutions and the media regarding human settlements issues

Conduct stakeholder management

Manage the assets within the section

Ensure full implementation of the Asset Management Policy by ensuring the capitalisation of assets under construction

SAP

S70031701*

New/natural attrition

WPC approved

Enquiries

Michelle Hendricks (012 358 4971)