DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER
Department of Water and Sanitation · Mmabatho
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- 301026/06
- Salary band
- R 1 101 468
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Location: Mmabatho Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary package) Requirements: A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering or Project Management in an engineering environment. Five (5) years' management experience in an engineering project management environment. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Possesses a general understanding of contract administration, business principles, and business law. Effective management and leadership skills. Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software, Lotus Notes, and other Company and discipline- specific software applications. Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with management and internal and external stakeholders, including presentation, reporting and networking skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Programme and project management. Knowledge of policy development and implementation of the Division of Revenue Act (DoRA) and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Water Act (NWA), Water Services Act (WSA) and related legislation. Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management Legislation, policies, practices and procedures. Framework for managing performance information. Knowledge of implementing policies of PMDS. Problem solving and Analysis. People and Diversity Management. Client Orientation and Customer focus. Communication. Accountability and ethical conduct. Duties: Provide support in the implementation and management of water services infrastructure grant programmes in the provincial operations. Ensure co- ordination and analysis of strategic inputs and budget planning. Prepare implementation plans and project costing. Provide technical advisory support on the integrated infrastructure planning processes. Provide support in the development of project planning by participating in the design and/or testing phases. Promote partnerships between government, public entities, private sector and civil society regarding water services infrastructure grant programmes. Support the development and evaluation of Implementation Readiness Study (IRS) reports. Ensure that water services infrastructure grant programmes are budgeted for in the medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF). Monitor and evaluate the implementation of all water services infrastructure development programmes in the provincial operations. Facilitate and oversee the transfer of grant funds to Water Services Authorities for the implementation of water services infrastructure programmes. Application instructions: . Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with management and internal and external stakeholders, including presentation, reporting and networking skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Programme and project management. Knowledge Enquiries: Mr S Velembo Tel No: (018) 387 9549 / Cell No: (082) 952 9604 Notes: NB: Shortlisted c
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Requirements
- ✓A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Civil Engineering or Project Management in an engineering environment
- ✓Five (5) years' management experience in an engineering project management environment
- ✓The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license
- ✓Possesses a general understanding of contract administration, business principles, and business law
- ✓Effective management and leadership skills
- ✓Effective computer skills
- ✓Microsoft Office Software, Lotus Notes, and other Company and discipline- specific software applications
- ✓Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with management and internal and external stakeholders, including presentation, reporting and networking skills
- ✓Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
- ✓Programme and project management
Key responsibilities
- •Provide support in the implementation and management of water services infrastructure grant programmes in the provincial operations
- •Ensure co- ordination and analysis of strategic inputs and budget planning
- •Prepare implementation plans and project costing
- •Provide technical advisory support on the integrated infrastructure planning processes
- •Provide support in the development of project planning by participating in the design and/or testing phases
- •Promote partnerships between government, public entities, private sector and civil society regarding water services infrastructure grant programmes
- •Support the development and evaluation of Implementation Readiness Study (IRS) reports
- •Ensure that water services infrastructure grant programmes are budgeted for in the medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF)
- •Monitor and evaluate the implementation of all water services infrastructure development programmes in the provincial operations
- •Facilitate and oversee the transfer of grant funds to Water Services Authorities for the implementation of water services infrastructure programmes