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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EPWP NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE AND BUILDING

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Salary band

R 1 101 468

Closing date

24 July 2026

Reference

2026/256

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Location

Mmabatho Regional Office

Salary

R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service)

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/National Diploma)/ or equivalent qualification in any of the Social Sciences, Built Environment disciplines (Civil Engineering or Construction related); Training and Skills Development. Relevant years of working experience at a Junior Management /Assistant Director equivalent level in Programme and project management. A valid driver’s license Knowledge of the Expanded Public Works Programme, National Youth Service (NYS) programme, Construction Industry, Labour- intensive methods of construction. Experience in implementation of Youth Development Programmes. Knowledge of the structure and function of government. Knowledge of Skills and Training processes. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related regulations. Good communication, training, development, business, analytical skills and writing skills. Computer literacy.

Duties

Management and implementation of the National Youth Service (NYS) programme at the Mmabatho Regional Office. Liaison with Project Managers to ensure that EPWP requirements have been included in contract document to contribute towards training of NYS participants and employment of general labour. Prepare specifications for inclusion in the bills of quantities and conduct recruitment. Report work opportunities and National Youth Service participants recruited. Liaison with all relevant stakeholders to ensure their buy-in and participation in the National Youth Service. Ensure reporting of EPWP NYS participants and EPWP general labour from projects implemented at the Mmabatho Regional Office. Compile progress reports on the different programmes being managed. Management of the budget of the component including compilation of budget reports. Manage the sub-directorate.

Enquiries

Xoliswa Letsapa Tel No: (018) 386 5390

Closing Date

24 July 2026

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 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 6/National Diploma)/ or equivalent qualification in any of the Social Sciences, Built Environment disciplines (Civil Engineering or Construction related)
·Training and Skills Development
·Relevant years of working experience at a Junior Management /Assistant Director equivalent level in Programme and project management
·A valid driver’s license Knowledge of the Expanded Public Works Programme, National Youth Service (NYS) programme, Construction Industry, Labour- intensive methods of construction
·Experience in implementation of Youth Development Programmes
·Knowledge of the structure and function of government
·Knowledge of Skills and Training processes
·Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related regulations
·Good communication, training, development, business, analytical skills and writing skills
·Computer literacy

Key Duties

·Management and implementation of the National Youth Service (NYS) programme at the Mmabatho Regional Office
·Liaison with Project Managers to ensure that EPWP requirements have been included in contract document to contribute towards training of NYS participants and employment of general labour
·Prepare specifications for inclusion in the bills of quantities and conduct recruitment
·Report work opportunities and National Youth Service participants recruited
·Liaison with all relevant stakeholders to ensure their buy-in and participation in the National Youth Service
·Ensure reporting of EPWP NYS participants and EPWP general labour from projects implemented at the Mmabatho Regional Office
·Compile progress reports on the different programmes being managed
·Management of the budget of the component including compilation of budget reports
·Manage the sub-directorate

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 recruitmbt26-20@dpw.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 101 468. 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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