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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Salary band

R 1 101 468

Closing date

5 July 2026

Reference

2026/190

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Location

Johannesburg Regional Office

Salary

R1 101 468 per annum

Requirements

A minimum of three year-tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma Social Sciences/ Built Environment or related field. Relevant experience at a Junior Management / Assistant Director Level. Knowledge: Expanded Public Works Programme. National Youth Service programme. Youth Development programmes. Skills and Training processes. Programme and Project Management. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations. Departmental standards and regulations. Skills: Analytical thinking. Computer literacy. Effective communication (verbal and written). Relationship management. Personal Attributes: Innovative, creative, trustworthy, hardworking, self-motivated, ability to work under pressure, analytical thinking, facilitation, research.

Duties

Coordinate the implementation of the EPWP National Youth Service and Contractor Development initiatives programme. Develop a strategy on efficient implementation of NYS and CDI projects. Identify projects within the public works portfolios for the implementation of EPWP and NYS. Promote the creation of work opportunities and increase of the labour-intensity of DPWI projects. Provide support with the planning and design of DPWI projects so that they contribute to EPWP and NYS. Advise provincial public works departments and municipalities with establishing EPWP NYS programmes in the built environment and the implementation of the NYS projects model. Establish and maintain relations with internal and external stakeholders. Compile and submit updated reports on progress and management of NYS and CDI projects. Monitor the implementation of memorandum of understanding between the department and the implementing bodies. Coordinate NYS beneficiaries’ recruitment and training processes. Facilitate formal training, workshops and information sessions for programmes participants. Oversee assessment interviews and evaluation of programmes participants for inclusion on the programmes databases. Coordinate with the EPWP training and project team to compile training needs. Ensure that database with all beneficiary details is updated timorously. Collect data of statistics for jobs created in the NYS category and the general EPWP building maintenance projects. Facilitate registration of suitable programme participants. Facilitate the establishment of development support services providers (training and mentoring). Monitor and report on the implementation of EPWP NYS programmes within the DPWI. Develop and implement innovative management and quality assurance models for the programmes. Monitor performance assessment of programmes participants. Conduct site visits and attend site meetings. Continuously monitor

How to Apply

For Johannesburg: email to: RecruitJHB26-13@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms B Kutumane Tel No: (012) 492 1499

Closing Date

05 June 2026

About IT and technology roles in South Africa

Information technology skills are among the most in-demand in the South African job market. Cape Town has established itself as a significant technology hub, while Johannesburg and Pretoria host the majority of corporate IT teams. The public sector is also a major employer of IT professionals, with posts in systems administration, network management, and software development regularly advertised through DPSA and government departments. Remote work is more common in technology than in any other South African sector.

·List all relevant certifications on your CV including Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, and CompTIA credentials with their expiry dates.

·Government IT roles at senior level often require SITA (State Information Technology Agency) familiarity and knowledge of the Government IT Infrastructure Framework.

·Technology recruiters in South Africa frequently screen via GitHub profiles and portfolios. Include links to your work.

·Remote technology roles advertised through South African platforms often pay in rands but compete with international salary benchmarks for scarce skills.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. 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.

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Requirements

·A minimum of three year-tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma Social Sciences/ Built Environment or related field
·Relevant experience at a Junior Management / Assistant Director Level
·Knowledge: Expanded Public Works Programme
·National Youth Service programme
·Youth Development programmes
·Skills and Training processes
·Programme and Project Management
·PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations
·Departmental standards and regulations
·Skills: Analytical thinking

Key Duties

·Coordinate the implementation of the EPWP National Youth Service and Contractor Development initiatives programme
·Develop a strategy on efficient implementation of NYS and CDI projects
·Identify projects within the public works portfolios for the implementation of EPWP and NYS
·Promote the creation of work opportunities and increase of the labour-intensity of DPWI projects
·Provide support with the planning and design of DPWI projects so that they contribute to EPWP and NYS
·Advise provincial public works departments and municipalities with establishing EPWP NYS programmes in the built environment and the implementation of the NYS projects model
·Establish and maintain relations with internal and external stakeholders
·Compile and submit updated reports on progress and management of NYS and CDI projects
·Monitor the implementation of memorandum of understanding between the department and the implementing bodies
·Coordinate NYS beneficiaries’ recruitment and training processes

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
✓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 recruitjhb26-13@dpw.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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