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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PERFORMANCE & PUBLIC PRIVATE & PARTNERSHIP

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

18 September 2026

Reference

LPT/267

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

Directorate

Municipal Infrastructure Performance & Public Private &

Location

Head Office - Polokwane

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

Requirements

NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration / Finance / Economics / Infrastructure Planning / Civil Engineering / Build Environment / Development Studies / Commerce or related field as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) years’ functional experience at Supervisory level / Senior / Admin Officer within Monitoring Infrastructure Projects / Programmes. Experience in Budget processes will be an added advantage. Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of MFMA and PFMA. Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) PPP Regulations and Treasury Guidelines. Infrastructure delivery management systems. Government planning & reporting processes. Project Management skills. Financial analysis and reporting. Stakeholder management. Communication and presentation skills. Policy analysis and interpretation. Research and analytical skills. Computer literacy (MS Office.

Duties

Provide assistance to infrastructure funding frameworks, long term planning & expenditure in the province. Develop the infrastructure budget against work in progress, commitments, and cost norms if applicable. Develop the pre- feasibility studies. Develop the business plans for municipal Infrastructure Grands in collaboration with National Treasury and relevant National Sector Departments. Develop the financial roll in line with sector specific criteria. Facilitate the review of a minimum of 50% of all Infrastructure projects where spending exceeded 20% of the contract value and express on option on whether the spending was justified. Assess Provincial Infrastructure plans, budgets and provide expects inputs to Provincial Departments and Public Entities. Develop the integrated development and sector plans. Develop the infrastructure procurement strategies / plans prepared by Municipalities Public Entities. Develop the infrastructure procurement delivery management arrangement including capacity of implementing agents, contracts, professional service providers and municipalities to implement their own projects and make recommendation. Consolidate the proof projects / programmes of Infrastructure Plans, SDBIPs and related information sources. Provide support to enforce the optimal utilization and maintenance of Infrastructure by Provincial and Municipal custodians. Develop the maintenance plans and budget for immovable assets by Municipalities in collaboration with Provincial Local Government Departments. Assess the immovable assets transferred to Municipalities are budgeted for and operated effect and efficiently. Provide promotion of alternative services delivery options for Infrastructure for Provincial Departments generic objectives. Conduct studies / research benchmark of service delivery with other institution wi

About construction and built environment roles in South Africa

The construction and built environment sector is a major employer in South Africa, driven by government infrastructure spending and private development. Quantity surveyors, site managers, civil engineers, and town planners are in consistent demand. Professional registration with bodies such as SACQSP (quantity surveyors), SACAP (architects), and SACLAP (landscape architects) is required for regulated posts. Large government infrastructure projects are administered through provincial departments of Public Works.

·Include your professional registration number and body (SACQSP, SACAP, ECSA, SACLAP) prominently on your CV.

·Government built environment posts often specify CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) contractor grading requirements for more senior roles.

·Town planning posts in local government require registration with SACPLAN and knowledge of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA).

·Project and site management roles increasingly require knowledge of the JBCC (Joint Building Contracts Committee) standard contract.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Limpopo. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration / Finance / Economics / Infrastructure Planning / Civil Engineering / Build Environment / Development Studies / Commerce or related field as recognized by SAQA
·Three (3) years’ functional experience at Supervisory level / Senior / Admin Officer within Monitoring Infrastructure Projects / Programmes
·Experience in Budget processes will be an added advantage
·Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities)
·Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of MFMA and PFMA
·Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) PPP Regulations and Treasury Guidelines
·Infrastructure delivery management systems
·Government planning & reporting processes
·Project Management skills
·Financial analysis and reporting

Key Duties

·Provide assistance to infrastructure funding frameworks, long term planning & expenditure in the province
·Develop the infrastructure budget against work in progress, commitments, and cost norms if applicable
·Develop the pre- feasibility studies
·Develop the business plans for municipal Infrastructure Grands in collaboration with National Treasury and relevant National Sector Departments
·Develop the financial roll in line with sector specific criteria
·Facilitate the review of a minimum of 50% of all Infrastructure projects where spending exceeded 20% of the contract value and express on option on whether the spending was justified
·Assess Provincial Infrastructure plans, budgets and provide expects inputs to Provincial Departments and Public Entities
·Develop the integrated development and sector plans
·Develop the infrastructure procurement strategies / plans prepared by Municipalities Public Entities
·Develop the infrastructure procurement delivery management arrangement including capacity of implementing agents, contracts, professional service providers and municipalities to implement their own projects and make recommendation

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to sechele.o@dbe.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PERFORMANCE & PUBLIC PRIVATE & PARTNERSHIP position at Provincial Administration: Limpopo?+

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What is the salary for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PERFORMANCE & PUBLIC PRIVATE & PARTNERSHIP position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 487 197. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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