POST 05/300 : DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC SUPPORT – OFFICE OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER: PMTE REF NO: 2026/54
SALARY : R1 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 NQF level 07 qualification as recognised by SAQA) in Business Management/ Strategic Management/ Management Sciences or related field of study. A minimum 5 years relevant experience at a middle/senior management level. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements and compelling circumstances. Knowledge: Strategic management processes, Business planning processes, Applicable legislation, norms and standards related to the built environment industry, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Instructions, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security
Standards (MISS) Act, functioning of national, provincial and local government, Fundamental economics, Structure and functioning of the Department, Linkages with government clusters, Departmental standards and regulations. Skills: Management skills, Sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills, Marketing and liaison, Advanced communication, Language proficiency, Advanced report writing, Research methodologies, financial administration, financial analyses, Organising and planning, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Advanced interpersonal skills, Programme and project management, Time management, Decision making skills, Conflict management, Motivational skills, Influencing skills. Personal Attributes: Innovative, Creative, Resourceful, Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure, Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results, Ability to communicate at all levels, particularly at an executive level, People orientated, Able to establish and maintain personal networks, Trustworthy, Assertive, highly motivated, Ability to work independently.

DUTIES : Ensure effective development and implementation of the strategic business planning processes PMTE: Undertake scenario planning and develop forecast projections. Facilitate and manage the process in the development of the national strategic plan for the Department. Ensure the articulation of strategic goals and objectives into operational and support plans and programmes. Ensure alignment and integration with the Departmental budgetary process. Provide strategic business planning support PMTE branches: Assist in the
development of operational plans and programmes. Support the implementation and assessment of strategic processes. Develop systems to
coordinate the flow of correspondence between all relevant role players. Manage all incoming and outgoing strategic documents. Partake in the development of the Department’s policy statement. Ensure effective assessment and review of the implementation and impact of the strategic management process: Conduct corporate performance reviews of organisational performance. Undertake ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Department’s programme reviews. Monitor and evaluate the impact of strategic interventions. Prepare and submit executive reports. Prepare and submit environmental scanning reports which include policy analysis and interpretation of relevant government policy interpretation. Manage the Directorate-Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations. Management of performance and development. Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Serve as formal communication channel with stakeholders on PMTE matters. Manage the co-ordination and administration of PMTE operations. Monitor the budget and expenditures.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Sifiso Mdakane at 082 929 9885
APPLICATIONS : All applications for this position must be submitted via email to: Recruitment26-18@dpw.gov.za or posted to The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand Delivered to CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria.
FOR ATTENTION : Ms NP Mudau

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, merit-based employer. The intention is to embed excellence and diversity in the Public Service through the filing of this post with persons whose appointment will drive the vision of the department to use public assets for public good. Women and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 13 March 2026 at 16H00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.