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ASD: ROADS PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure · Head Office - Polokwane

Closing date
25 September 2026
Reference
S4/3/10/179
Salary band
R 487 197
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure Location: Head Office - Polokwane Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) Requirements: Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF Level 06 as recognized by SAQA in Project Management/ Public Management/Community Development Studies. Three (03) years’ relevant experience at supervisory level / Senior / Admin Officer. A Valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Skills And Knowledge: Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. People management. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Knowledge of relevant Public Service Acts, regulations and frameworks. Knowledge and understanding of Roads Maintenance Manual. Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation. PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Strategic capability and leadership. Duties: Coordinate development of EPWP Business plan: Establish steering committee of Local Municipal Councilor, Community Development Workers and Transformation and ensure that this committee identifies EPWP projects to be implanted. Select projects in term of priority and suitability in line with 251 EPWP. Manage the design and costing of EPWP projects. Ensure the setting up of database of potential participants for EPWP project implementation. Arrange the advertising of projects as well as the appointment of participants. Facilitate compliance to EPWP Guidelines. Register all planned LIC projects in the EPWP Reporting System. Ensure the signing of employment contracts by participants. Ensure Basic Life Skills Training for all labourers. Registration of participants/contractors with CETA. Monitor the performance of EPWP projects. Ensure programming of the works and strict adherence to set dates in line with the EPWP Business plan. Insist on setting of manageable daily task for workers in with Ministerial. Determination for EPWP projects. Ensure strict adherence to the carrying out of activities according to specifications. Ensure performance of tasks is done under proper supervision to ensure quality production and application of correct approved materials. Ensure similarity in scope of work for all districts. Ensure the application of civil construction industry guidelines, viz general conditions of contract 2000, SABS and EPWP Ministerial Determination. Encourage registration of participants/contractor with standards authorities such as CIDB. Ensure the establishment of code of best practice for EPWP. Develop projects specification and contracts for service providers. Ensure project design is per Labour Intensive Construction Methods. Draw up specifications and terms of reference that will govern the operations of the projects. Provide OHSA training for participants. Ensure that consultants appointed have CETA Accreditation and are registered with recognize

Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric certificate and a qualification at NQF Level 06 as recognized by SAQA in Project Management/ Public Management/Community Development Studies
  • Three (03) years’ relevant experience at supervisory level / Senior / Admin Officer
  • A Valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities
  • Skills And Knowledge: Problem solving and analysis
  • Decision making
  • Team leadership
  • Financial management
  • Customer focus and responsiveness
  • Computer skills
  • People management

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate development of EPWP Business plan: Establish steering committee of Local Municipal Councilor, Community Development Workers and Transformation and ensure that this committee identifies EPWP projects to be implanted
  • Select projects in term of priority and suitability in line with 251 EPWP
  • Manage the design and costing of EPWP projects
  • Ensure the setting up of database of potential participants for EPWP project implementation
  • Arrange the advertising of projects as well as the appointment of participants
  • Facilitate compliance to EPWP Guidelines
  • Register all planned LIC projects in the EPWP Reporting System
  • Ensure the signing of employment contracts by participants
  • Ensure Basic Life Skills Training for all labourers
  • Registration of participants/contractors with CETA