POST 05/296 : DIRECTOR: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2026/50
Programme Management Office
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 : A minimum NQF level 07 qualification in Built Environment or economics or directly relevant fields as recognised by SAQA. A minimum 5 years direct and demonstrable middle/senior management experience in project and programme management or the relevant field and leading multidisciplinary teams within a complex infrastructure delivery environment. An NQF Level 08 (Honours or Postgraduate Diploma) in the aforementioned fields and above 05 middle/ senior management experience as specified will serve as an
advantage. Leadership & Delivery: A proven and demonstrated track record of managing high-performing teams to successfully deliver business unit outcomes and strategic objectives. Licensing: Possession of a valid, unencumbered driver’s licence. Vetting & Compliance: The successful candidate will be required to undergo and maintain a formal security clearance. The ability and willingness to adjust work hours and schedules to meet critical professional requirements and urgent organisational imperatives. Other added advantage: Relevant professional registration in built environment or property related and private sector property management or immovable asset management experience. Knowledge: Infrastructure Programme & Project Management: Authoritative command of the entire infrastructure delivery
lifecycle, ensuring that multi-billion rand portfolios are executed with precision, on time, and within budget. Capital Investment & Funding Models: Expert-level understanding of infrastructure development, including diverse procurement frameworks and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) funding models to leverage alternative investment streams. Legislative & Regulatory Frameworks: Sophisticated knowledge of the laws governing the built environment, ensuring total institutional compliance with relevant infrastructure regulations and standards. Fiscal Stewardship (PFMA): Masterful application of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations to ensure the highest standards of financial integrity and audit readiness. Strategic & Business Management: Deep proficiency in high-level business
management and strategic planning, with the ability to align directorate goals with the Department’s broader socio-economic mandate. Quality Management Systems (QMS): Comprehensive understanding of quality assurance methodologies to ensure that infrastructure delivery meets world-class engineering and safety standards. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting: Advanced knowledge of M&E methods to track programme impact, identify delivery bottlenecks, and provide data-driven business intelligence. Intergovernmental Relations (IGR): Thorough understanding of government functioning and political dynamics, with the ability to manage complex Client Relations and stakeholder expectations at an executive level. Skills: Strategic Capability: The ability to lead complex change management initiatives and
drive service delivery innovation. Financial & PPP Mastery: Advanced financial management skills, specifically in the context of infrastructure procurement and Public-Private Partnership models. Stakeholder Diplomacy: Masterful negotiation and facilitation skills, capable of managing complex relationships with clients, investors, and political office bearers. Policy Analysis: The capacity to dissect and develop policies that influence the built environment and state asset management. Personal Attributes: Executive Gravitas: Combines assertiveness with an approachable, people-orientated leadership style to foster professional networks. Resilience & Agility: The ability to deliver excellent results under extreme pressure and adapt work schedules to meet the demands of a mobile, Pretoria-based Head Office role. Resourceful
Innovation: A creative problem-solver who can work independently to establish new initiatives without constant direction.

DUTIES : Investment Strategy: Direct the development of strategies to attract institutional investors and design sophisticated funding models for infrastructure enhancement. Asset Optimisation: Lead the State Asset Optimisation Programme (SAOP) by identifying high-potential projects and defining their strategic scope and specifications. Technical Feasibility: Oversee the execution of comprehensive research and feasibility studies to ensure all PMO projects are technically sound and financially viable. Strategic Planning: Lead the development of Infrastructure Programme Management Plans (IPMPs), ensuring full alignment with IDMS frameworks and departmental mandates. Process Engineering: Direct the review and roll-out of standardised business processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to eliminate delivery bottlenecks. Implementing Agent Oversight: Exercise executive control over the performance of Implementing Agents, ensuring Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) are robust and delivery-focused. M&E Frameworks: Establish sophisticated monitoring and evaluation systems to track the achievement of programme goals against the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Executive Reporting: Provide high-level strategic reports and business intelligence to the Executive, facilitating data-driven decision-making. Marketing & Advocacy: Direct communication strategies to market the successes and opportunities within the PMO to internal and external stakeholders. Risk Stewardship: Implement and maintain robust risk management processes specifically tailored to immovable property and largescale infrastructure. Resource Management: Exercise total accountability for the human, financial, and physical assets of the Directorate, ensuring a culture of discipline and high performance.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Sifiso Mdakane at 082 929 9885
APPLICATIONS : All applications for this position must be submitted via email to: Recruitment26-14@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.