CSDS065-2026 DIVISIONAL HEAD: EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME

DIVISIONAL HEAD: EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

(Reference number: CSDS065-2026)

Location: To be stationed at Sammy Marks, Pretoria Central, but functioning in the whole municipal area of the City of Tshwane

Job level: T21

Scale: R1 288 752,00 – R1 789 944,00 per annum

Estimated remuneration package: R1 812 567,00 – R2 450 491,00 per annum

Appointment in this position will be on a permanent basis and will be subject to signing an employment contract and performance agreement, as well as disclosing financial interests

Appointment requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or any other study field related to the position
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• Ten years’ experience in grant and project management in a social development environment, of which at least five years must be at senior management level
• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
• Good knowledge of performance management
• Good governance
• Good knowledge of the Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000)
• Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
• Compliance with the MFMA unit standards, as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• No criminal record (excluding previous convictions related to political activities under the previous dispensation), and candidates must undergo security vetting
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Must undergo a competency assessment
• Computer literacy

Leading competencies: Strategic direction and leadership skills; business management skills; people management skills; programme and project management skills; financial management skills; change management skills; change leadership skills; governance leadership skills

Core competencies: Moral competence; planning and organising skills; analytical and innovation skills; knowledge and information management skills; communication skills; ability to focus on results and quality; ability to work under pressure

Level 4 proficiency in the following competencies (in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations):

Core professional competencies: Written and oral communication; attention to detail; influencing; ethics and professionalism; organisational awareness; problem-solving; planning and organising

Functional competencies: Business processes; use of technology; data processing and analysis

Public service orientation competencies: Interpersonal relationships; communication; service delivery orientation; client orientation and customer focus

Personal competencies: Action and outcome orientation; resilience; change readiness; cognitive ability; learning orientation

Management or leadership competencies: Impact and influence; team orientation; direction-setting; coaching and mentoring

Primary function: To exercise control over the Expanded Public Works Programme function with the aim of maintaining an impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient service to the Expanded Public Works Programme in the City of Tshwane, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the group head. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:

• Sector coordination
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Grant and programme management

Enquiries: Michelle Hendricks (012 358 4971)